Spotlight: Jewish Federation of Greater Washington

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Mission: The Jewish Federation of Greater Washington's mission is three-part:

• To care for those in need
• To deepen engagement in Jewish life and strengthen Jewish identity
• To create connections among Jews locally, in Israel and around the world

Contact Information: Phone: (301) 230-7200; Email: info@shalomdc.org; Address: 6101 Montrose Road, Rockville; Website: www.shalomdc.org

Financials: The fiscal 2012-2012 budget is approximately $7 million. The Jewish Federation of Greater Washington is part of a network of Jewish Federations around the country. The parent organization, The Jewish Federations of North America, reported approximately $41.8 million in expenses on a 2009 income tax 990 form. About $22.9 million of that sum was classified as salaries, compensation and other employee benefits.

History: "The history of the sixth largest Jewish community in the country began more than 200 years ago, when the first Jews moved to Washington, D.C. As the Jewish community grew, dozens of charitable social service agencies emerged to support the area’s growing needs," according to The Jewish Federation's website, www.shalomdc.org.

How can you help: There are several ways to help support the Jewish Federation of Greater Washington. Find out how you can get involved with the organization by visiting its website.