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YOUNGSTOWN -- The Thomases Family Endowment of the Youngstown Area Jewish Federation granted $10,000 to the Jewish Community Center of Youngstown for Camp JCC scholarships and programming.
Funds from the grant will be used to provide scholarships to families who would otherwise be unable to send campers to Camp JCC.
It also will be used to expand the repertoire of programming offered to campers, including the addition of a new "Hogwarts" specialty camp, archery for age-eligible campers and camper inclusion support.
"This generous grant will allow Camp JCC to continue pursuing its goal of over 56 years: To provide a safe, fun environment for campers to build lifelong friendships through unforgettable adventures and quality care," Hunter Thomas, director, said.
Camp JCC will run June 7 through Aug. 13 and is designed for campers entering grades 1 through 8. Campers participate in daily activities such as arts and crafts, music, sports, dancing, baking and swimming. Specialty camps are available for various interests. A leader-in-training program is offered for teens entering grades 9 and 10. Camp JCC is open to everyone.
During his lifetime, Irwin Thomases was generous to both the Jewish and secular communities. He created The Thomases Family Endowment of the Youngstown Area Jewish Federation so that upon his death his philanthropic values, including ensuring a Jewish presence in the general community, would live on. The endowment seeks to promote a spirit of tzedakah (charitable giving, typically seen as a moral obligation).
Jewish Community Center of Youngstown offers social, cultural, educational, and recreational programs in a Jewish environment. Everyone is welcome. JCC is an agency of the Youngstown Area Jewish Federation. For more information, visit www.jccyoungstown.org.