The Jewish Federation of Greater Washington transforms shared resources into richer lives and a stronger community. We bring people and financial resources together to advance our three-part mission: 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 In the Greater Washington area, Federation provides funds to partner agencies: 40 local beneficiary agencies Area Jewish Schools Youth groups Community service programs These programs serve 110,000 Jewish households and 270,000 people throughout Northern Virginia, Maryland and the District of Columbia. Federation also partners with 21 national and international organizations, including the Jewish Agency for Israel, American Jewish Joint Distribution Committee, Ethiopian National Project and World ORT, to help provide rescue, relief and resettlement to Jews anywhere in the world. FederationÍs work is imbued with the Jewish values of: Arevut _ Mutual responsibility Tikkun Olam _ Repairing the world Gemilut Hasadim _ Acts of loving kindness Tzedakah _ Righteousness Our success is due to the extraordinary partnership and trust with our stakeholders: Donors Volunteers Partner Agencies (local, national, and international) Professional Staff