5 Reasons to give

David Letterman was famous for his top 10 lists. Since we don’t want to steal his idea, we bring you the “Top 5 Reasons Why You Should Make a Donation to the Jewish Alliance Annual Community Campaign.”

1. One gift supports over 300 programs in Rhode Island, Israel, Ukraine and other places around the world.

2. Your dollars help fund relief efforts in Ukraine, Poland, Argentina and over 70 other nations worldwide. Alliance partner agencies, the American Jewish Joint Distribution Committee (JDC), Jewish Agency for Israel (JAFI) and others have provided these lifesaving services for decades and the Alliance Annual Community Campaign has always supported them.

3. A 2020 Cleveland Clinic study showed that there are direct health benefits associated with giving that can include lower stress levels, greater happiness and satisfaction and longer life. The mitzvah of giving helps in the feeling of overall well-being.

4. As the cost of doing business continues to increase, an increased donation helps ensure that the Alliance and its partners are able to continue their work and allocation to agencies.

5. Every gift matters! The majority of donations to the Alliance are under $100 and each one makes a difference. Give a gift that is meaningful to you.

To make a donation, go online to https://www.jewishallianceri.org/ways-to-give/annual-campaign-donation-form/, send a check to the Jewish Alliance of Greater Rhode Island, give stock, or make a gift from a donor advised fund. If you have questions, contact the Alliance at donate@jewishallianceri.org or call 401-421-4111.

Last year, over 1,300 people donated more than $3 million to the 2022 Annual Community Campaign. We hope you’ll stand up and be part of the group that gives even more this year! 

Submitted by SARA MASRI