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Kids Community Closets are emergency clothing closets for students in 16 Title 1 elementary schools in Palm Beach County.  More than 90% of the students in these schools live at or below the Federal poverty level.  We provide the students with new shorts, collared shirts, sweatshirts, socks,

NCJW does a lot of cutting-edge work in Israel and NCJW Palm Beach Supports the Israel Granting Program Each year, NCJW Palm Beach gives a generous donation to the IGP (Israel Granting Program) sponsored by NCJW Inc. In so doing, we extend our reach into important issues

Next March, Palm Beach Section is planning a full-day symposium on the beginnings of the #MeToo movement and where we are now, discussing the changes in reporting over the intervening years. We have lined up an exciting panel of authors, filmmakers, and mental health experts to discuss

Robin Sambur & Caren Freigenberg have agreed to step in as Co-Chairs of the committee hoping to be able to fill the shoes as well as previous chairs: Marilyn Klompus and prior Linda Geller-Schwartz who both set a high standard. Helene Askinazi hosted the #MeToo Symposium meeting

NCJW Inc. welcomed a new CEO this past June. Sheila Katz joined our National organization this summer after working with Hillel International for 12 years. Sheila, at age 35, was Senior Vice President for student engagement and leadership. Sheila brings that youthful, yet determined, spirit to NCJW

For a glimpse of what we accomplished this year, take a look at our annual report. Membership increased from 709 to 809 members Stocked 16 Kids Community Closets (increased by 1) serving 10,591 children Established 2 Weekend Pantries for homeless children (increased by 1) Served  18  dinners