Project Campfire is an unprecedented investment in Jewish life in Rochester, removing the financial barrier to Jewish overnight camp and dramatically expanding access to Camp Seneca Lake. Independent evaluations by Third Plateau Social Impact Strategies show that in its first summer alone,…
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The Max and Marian Farash Charitable Foundation has unveiled a first-in-the-nation initiative aimed at making a formative Jewish youth experience accessible and attractive to all. Officials estimate spending approximately $16 million over the next nine years on the program, though the goal…
The Farash Foundation is launching Project Campfire, a new initiative which makes it possible for Rochester-area Jewish children to attend Camp Seneca Lake for free.
Full scholarships for a session at Camp Seneca Lake will be offered to all local Jewish children, regardless of the family’s income.
eJewish Philanthropy April 10, 2024 During a recent call with a dedicated member of our local Jewish community, he ended the conversation with a poignant request — one which admittedly strayed from our foundation’s Jewish giving strategy: “Basically what I am saying…
Rochester Business Journal February 5, 2024 Rochester Business Journal article about the first round of funding grants the Foundation’s first round of major grants for out-of-school time programs and it’s strategic shift from general funding of educational programs to a specific…
585 Magazine October 31, 2023 Jennie Schaff, Farash Foundation CEO is profiled along with leaders from other local foundations.
Farash Foundation Statement October 12, 2023 In the spirit of our founders, Max and Marian Farash, the Farash Foundation’s board of trustees and staff share a profound concern for the welfare of the Jewish people. The recent attacks on Israel have…
Farash Foundation News Release April 21, 2023 We are thrilled to announce that we’ve reexamined our grantmaking strategies and are bringing renewed focus to how we support our communities. With the continually evolving needs of individuals, this was a critical step toward…