Field of Interest: Vulnerable Populations | Page 3 | Jewish Foundation of Los Angeles

Keren Koby Mandell

January 1, 2016

2016, At-Risk Youth, Israel, Israel, Jewish

Founded in 2002 after the murder by terrorists of 13-year-old boy Koby Mandell, Keren Koby Mandell offers therapeutic programs for…

Shanti House

January 1, 2016

2016, At-Risk Youth, Israel, Israel, Jewish

Founded in 1984 by Mariuma Ben Yosef, who was herself a homeless youth, Shanti House serves as a temporary home…

Youth Emerging Stronger

January 1, 2016

2016, At-Risk Youth, Basic Needs & Social Services, Homelessness and Housing, Vulnerable Populations, General Community, Broader Community

Founded in 1985, Youth Emerging Stronger (formers Los Angeles Youth Network)Â provides shelter and supportive services to runaway, homeless and…

The Summit Institute

January 1, 2016

2016, At-Risk Youth, Israel, Israel, Jewish

Founded in 1973, The Summit Institute rescues and cares for 750 at-risk Israeli children who have been removed from their…

First Place for Youth

January 1, 2016

2016, At-Risk Youth, Basic Needs & Social Services, College, Education, Homelessness and Housing, Jobs and Workforce Development, Vulnerable Populations, General Community, Broader Community

Founded in 1998, First Place for Youth (First Place) works to prevent poverty and homelessness among youth growing up in…

Yemin Orde

January 1, 2016

2016, At-Risk Youth, Israel, Israel, Jewish

Founded in 1953, Yemin Orde works to help youth refocus their energies from daily struggle and survival to achieving success…

Guardian Scholars Program

January 1, 2016

2016, At-Risk Youth, College, Education, Vulnerable Populations, General Community, Broader Community

Founded in 1983, Los Angeles Trade Technical College (LATTC) Foundation provides grants and scholarships to assist students in need at…

Aleph Institute

January 1, 2016

2016, Basic Needs & Social Services, Jewish Life & Engagement, Vulnerable Populations, Cutting Edge, Jewish

Founded in 1981, The Aleph Institute provides social services to Jewish families in crisis; addresses the pressing religious, education, humanitarian,…

Aviva Family and Children’s Services

January 1, 2015

2015, At-Risk Youth, Basic Needs & Social Services, Mental Health, General Community, Broader Community

Founded in 1915 by the Jewish community of Los Angeles, Aviva Family and Children’s Services (Aviva), provides compassionate support, therapeutic…

Beit T'Shuvah

January 1, 2015

2015, Basic Needs & Social Services, Health, Mental Health, Vulnerable Populations, Cutting Edge, Jewish

Founded in 1987, Beit T’Shuvah is a faith-based recovery and rehabilitation program with the mission to restore lost souls and…

Jewish Los Angeles Special Needs Trust & Services

January 1, 2015

2015, Basic Needs & Social Services, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, Legal Services, People with Disabilties, Vulnerable Populations, Cutting Edge, Jewish

Hillel – The Right To Choose

January 1, 2015

2015, 2022, At-Risk Youth, Economic Development, Israel, Israel, Jewish

Founded in 1991, Hillel – The Right to Choose (Hillel) helps thousands of Yotzim – those who leave ultra-Orthodox communities…

JQ International

January 1, 2014

2014, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, Health, Jewish Life & Engagement, LGBTQ+, Mental Health, Vulnerable Populations, Cutting Edge, Jewish

Founded in 2004, JQ International works to create community and advance greater inclusion of LGBTQ (lesbian/gay/bisexual/transgender/queer or questioning) Jews and…