Now, perhaps more than ever in our lifetimes, the idea that we are one community is unmistakable. With the impact of COVID-19 on each of us and our community, we are all in this together, and we are here for each other.

Even though many of us are still socially distanced and physically apart, the services and programs provided by the Jewish Federation and our network of partners ensure that we are never alone. The work of the Federation, community agencies, and other partners is as important as ever—helping people at all stages throughout life. And this work is made possible by your support for our community’s Annual Campaign.
The Annual Campaign provides critical infrastructure that supports our community. It delivers vital funding to sustain the Federation, the Jewish agencies in our community, and our national and international partners. It ensures that critical programs and services are available—especially when they are needed most.
These past several months have been extremely difficult for many. Community members and community organizations have been presented with enormous challenges, and the impact of the current pandemic will be felt for a long time to come.
This makes the 2020 Annual Campaign all the more important, as the success or failure of this year’s campaign will determine our community’s ability to continue to navigate the crisis and recover. Everything we do as individuals and as a community will define who we are when this pandemic is over.
To help address the needs in our community, the Federation has a goal of raising more than $4 million again this year.
But we need your help to do it!
While the formal launch of the 2020 Annual Campaign was delayed due to the pandemic, we are off to a strong start.
Thank you to the many volunteers and donors who are working to make our community’s 2020 Annual Campaign a success! As of July 31, we have raised $1.8 million toward our goal. Thank you to those of you who have renewed your gifts and to the many who have increased this year’s gift over what you gave last year!
Your donation to our community’s Annual Campaign matters—no gift is too big or small, and EVERY gift, no matter the size, makes an important difference. Your gift to the Annual Campaign helps others all year long.
A strong Annual Campaign allows us to continue to navigate the current crisis in the months and years ahead.  It will enable the Federation and our partners to continue serving the community long after this pandemic has passed—whenever that may be—and it will help us emerge from this crisis stronger together.
To make a difference in the lives of others who need your help, please contribute to the 2020 Annual Campaign online (www.jewishindianapolis.org/donate), call (317) 715-9274, or mail your check to the Jewish Federation at
6705 Hoover Road, Indianapolis, IN 46260.

Michael Skolnick
Senior Director of Development
Irina Brodskiy
Campaign Operations Manager
Stephanie Dlatt
Campaign Associate