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Toronto is a complex and diversified city of more than 3,000,000
residents.
People who live here are confronted with choosing among many
different and worthwhile charities.
Where to give your money is always a complex issue. How do
you decide?
My wife Donna and I are not wealthy people. We work hard
for what we have. We have always tried to give what we can
to UJA Federation and always honour our pledges. To us it
is the most important charity in Toronto. We also give smaller
amounts to other worthwhile charities and research facilities.
Several years ago when we had some extra money, it was natural
for us to meet with staff at the Foundation of UJA Federation
and establish a philanthropic fund. We are proud of our fund
and are very happy with the outcome of our collaboration with
the Foundation. Our fund has appreciated because the monies
have been well managed and wisely invested by the team of
professionals that administer the fund. Also, the Foundation
staff is very responsive to our suggestions when making distributions
from the fund.
They include us in the decision making process and often
bring worthwhile funding suggestions to us for consideration.
These suggestions are well thought out and are for projects
that are important to the community and to us. Donna and I
have never turned down any of these funding ideas. I recall
one year being presented with the opportunity to be a part
of the Yad V'shem celebration in our city. That was very meaningful
for us.
Our experience is just one example of what a family can accomplish
with it’s giving. UJA Federation is our voice in our
city. UJA Federation is concerned with the lives of Jews here
in Toronto and in Israel.
We feel that the only voice for us is a strong UJA and we
continually support it to the best of our ability.
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