Shemesh Organic Farm Employment Internship Program for Adults with Developmental Disabilities

shalom_institute_1
Amount:
$200,000
Year:
2015
Field of Interest:
Program Name:
Shemesh Organic Farm Employment Internship Program for Adults with Developmental Disabilities
Grant Type:
Cutting Edge
Grant Website
Visit their site >

ORGANIZATION DESCRIPTION

Founded in 2006 and located in the Malibu Mountains, the Shalom Institute builds and strengthens Jewish identity by providing experiential Jewish educational opportunities. It focuses on nurturing Jewish values, cultivating leadership, developing community, fostering social awareness, and instilling an appreciation for the environment.  

GRANT PURPOSE

Shemesh Organic Farm Employment Internship Program for Adults with Developmental Disabilities is a social enterprise employing Jewish adults of all abilities in developing products for sale in the Jewish community and across Los Angeles. 

We are grateful to The Foundation for the opportunity to scale up our Shemesh Organic Farm Fellows Employment Program into a fully sustainable social enterprise, enabling us to expand the number of meanigful jobs for adults with developmental disabilities.

Bill Kaplan
Executive Director, Shalom Institute: Camp and Conference Center