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"I grew up in a community where violence was naturally a part of the community, unfortunately," San Francisco Mayor London Breed tells Jewish Insider.
"And in some instances, I did live in fear, because I was worried that somebody I cared about was going to get shot and killed."
But the Democratic mayor, who grew up in public housing, says she doesn't feel the same way about the current situation in Israel, where Palestinian militants have fired dozens of rockets into the country.
"Part of it is the attitude [that], 'We're not going to live in fear,'" Breed says.
"And I feel the same way."
She's currently in Israel on a trip with the Jewish Community Relations Council Bay Area, where she'll meet with officials from the Israeli NGO Gesher, as well as the American Jewish community in New York and Washington, DC, to discuss issues related to Russian-speaking Jews in Israel, the San Francisco Chronicle reports.
Alex Rif, the founder and CEO of Israel's One Million Lobby advocacy group for the Russian-speaking population, says she wants to make sure the 1.2 million Russian-speaking Israelis have "a better social, economic, and cultural reality."
Rif was born in Ukraine and
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A customized collection of grant news from foundations and the federal government from around the Web.
Foundation: Lilly Endowment
All In Kosciusko exists to promote and accelerate the economic and community development already happening across the county.Concerns about economic diversification, talent retention and quality of...more
The Bill Gatton Foundation supports K-12 and higher education, health, and community development in Kentucky, Upper East Tennessee, and Southwest Virginia.Large education grants include $13.5 million...more
Local organizations win $9 million for new affordable housing, social services.Connecticut's Community Investment Fund grants come amid a deluge of cuts to federal funding.The fund was established in...more
Foundation: Parasol Tahoe Community Foundation
Parasol Tahoe Community Foundation has proudly supported Bread & Broth for the past 10 years.In 2024, the Community Foundation was able to introduce the mission of Bread and Broth to a donor who is...more
Foundation: Latino Community Foundation
Latino Community Foundation Awards $3.88M in Grants Across California and Nevada.NewsBreak: Latino Community Foundation awards $3,000,000 in grants across California andNevada.Newsbreak: $1.5 million...more
Alejandro Betancourt Lopez rejects traditional corporate social responsibility models that separate business operations from community impact.Rather than limiting community engagement to corporate...more
Thoughtful giving isn't just about making a donation, it's about creating meaningful impact.Community foundations exist to connect generosity with need, ensuring that charitable giving is both...more
Kareem Thomas most recently served as Chief Credit and Lending Administration Officer at Reinvestment Fund.Bhavani Daryanani has more than 20 years of experience in the sector, bringing deep...more
SECU Foundation has been named a recipient of the 2024 Carolinas Credit Union Foundation Hero Award for Partner in Philanthropy.The SECU Foundation promotes local community development in North...more
Foundation: Hutchinson Community Foundation
Residents say increases in average household income and businesses that pay above average wage are the top indicators of economic progress in Reno County.They also identify attracting new businesses,...more
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