Vegetable Garden at Tamarack Camp, with assistance from a grant from JWF

Grantmaking for Social Change

The Jewish Women’s Foundation of Metropolitan Detroit advances social change by expanding opportunities for Jewish women, their families and community. The Foundation empowers its Trustees as advocates, leaders and philanthropists.

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In 1999, the Jewish Women’s Foundation began with three simple words: imagine the possibilities. We imagined what we could accomplish if we combined our philanthropic dollars, empowering us to help Jewish women and girls of today and those future generations. The possibilities are limitless.

JWF Annual Meeting

2024 JWF Annual Meeting:
Zekelman Holocaust Center

On May 14, 2024, The Jewish Women’s Foundation held their Annual Meeting at the newly renovated Zekelman Holocaust Center. Carolyn Iwrey was sworn in as the new 2024-2026 Chair of JWF. We… Continue reading JWF  Annual Meeting at Zekelman Holocaust Center, May 14, 2024

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Women Lighting the Way

Women Lighting the Way 2024:
As Featured in the Jewish News

On Nov. 13, the Jewish Women’s Foundation of Metropolitan Detroit’s (JWF) annual event, Women Lighting the Way, was held at The J-Detroit in partnership with the Detroit Jewish Book Fair. Julie Satow, an award-winning journalist and author, discussed her new book, When Women Ran Fifth Avenue: Glamour and Power at the Dawn of American Fashion. Marni Raitt, executive director of the Detroit Jewish News Foundation, was part of a conversation with Satow.

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Women Lighting the Way 2023:
JWF on CBS News

Jewish Women’s Foundation celebrated 25 years with its Women Lighting the Way 2023 event, featuring Simone Knego.

Featured Grants

Jewish Hospice and Chaplaincy


  • City/State:
    West Bloomfield, MI
  • Amount:
    $30000
  • Year:
    2024

JHCN Grief and Bereavement Support Pilot; Assess and identify caregivers who need grief support before and after a loss; outreach to caregivers to identify needs.

Jewish Fertility Foundation


  • City/State:
    Detroit, MI
  • Amount:
    $20000
  • Year:
    2024

To bring JFF services to the Detroit Community. JFF focusses on assisting individuals and  couples struggling with infertility.

Kesher Human Services


  • City/State:
    Southfield, MI
  • Amount:
    $27500
  • Year:
    2024

To foster mentorships between older and school age Jewish girls in the religious community. Kesher provides meaningful training, education, appreciation  to the big sisters who serve as volunteers.

Achoseiunu


  • City/State:
    Southfield, MI
  • Amount:
    $30000
  • Year:
    2024

Meeting the individual needs of women on their own affiliated with the religious Jewish Community by enabling them to participation in the Jewish holidays and create a sense of belonging. 

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