Tzedek Social Justice Fund

A heartfelt thank you to the Jack, Joseph and Morton Mandel Foundation for their generous support of our vibrant city and people of Asheville, NC. The unwavering dedication of the Asheville Jewish Community Center and the innovative recovery services of NECHAMA - Jewish Response to Disaster are stellar examples of the passion and compassion we see day in and day out in those working hard to take care of each other. Tzedek is deeply proud to call WNC home.💗 #ashevillestrong #tzedeksocialjusticefund #socialjustice #Philanthropy #asheville #HeleneRecovery

[español abajo] OUR WORLDS CHANGED OVERNIGHT: You’ve seen the pictures, heard the stories, and mourned the tragedies. Our hearts are with every individual, family, and community affected by this devastating event. While we grieve—and will continue to grieve—the immense losses suffered in our region and across the US South, we are profoundly inspired by the countless acts of human kindness driving recovery during these unbelievably challenging times. OUR RESPONSE: At Tzedek, we have been diligently moving funds, collaborating with partners, and supporting local response efforts to ensure critical resources are available where needed most. These needs will evolve as new situations arise; what will not change is our unwavering commitment to our home and the incredible people who make it so. We will provide details of what this coordinated, collaborative response looks like soon. In the meantime, know that you are not alone—we are in this together. *Please visit https://lnkd.in/ecCbE6Sh to donate to Tzedek or email info@tzedeksocialjusticefund.org if you would like a list of amazing organizations you can support! *** NUESTRAS VIDAS CAMBIARON DE UN DÍA PARA OTRO: Has visto las fotos, escuchado las historias y llorado las tragedias. Nuestros corazones están con cada individue, familia y comunidad afectade por este devastador evento. Mientras lloramos —y seguiremos llorando— las inmensas pérdidas sufridas en nuestra región y en todo el sur de Estados Unidos, estamos profundamente inspirades por los incontables actos de bondad humana que están impulsando la recuperación en estos tiempos increíblemente difíciles. NUESTRA RESPUESTA: En Tzedek, queremos que nuestras comunidades sepan que hemos estado trabajando diligentemente, moviendo fondos, colaborando con aliades y apoyando los esfuerzos locales de respuesta para asegurar que los recursos críticos estén disponibles donde más se necesitan. Estas necesidades evolucionarán a medida que surjan nuevas situaciones; lo que no cambiará es nuestro compromiso inquebrantable con nuestro hogar y con les increíbles personas que lo hacen posible. Pronto daremos detalles sobre cómo se ve esta respuesta coordinada y colaborativa. Mientras tanto, sabe que no estás sole—estamos en esto juntes. *Por favor, visita https://lnkd.in/ecCbE6Sh para donar a Tzedek o envía un correo a info@tzedeksocialjusticefund.org si te gustaría recibir una lista de organizaciones increíbles que puedes apoyar. #tzedeksocialjusticefund #socialjustice #philanthropy #asheville #AshevilleStrong

📣 Big news from Tzedek! 📣 Back in April, we kicked off the process of selecting our second Community-Led Grantmaking Committee. Since then, we’ve brought together incredible community members with lived experience in racial justice, LGBTQ+ justice, and dismantling Antisemitism to help decide where our $250,000 grant fund will go this year! 💸✨ Stay tuned for more updates coming soon! 👀️☝🏽 #tzedeksocialjusticefund #socialjustice #Philanthropy #asheville

️🔥📰 Our September edition of "Freestyle" is live! Click the link to get it while it's hot: https://lnkd.in/eCr-wpek *** ️🔥📰 ¡Nuestra edición de septiembre de ‘Freestyle’ ya está disponible! (ver enlace en la bio) Haz clic en el enlace para obtenerlo mientras está recién salido: https://lnkd.in/erwp2QwS #tzedeksocialjusticefund #socialjustice #philanthropy #asheville

✡️🎙️ From summer camp to Shabbat, the Asheville Jewish Community Center is all about spreading Jewish joy and strengthening community bonds. Executive Director Ashley Lasher is at the wheel, leading this joyride with passion and purpose. For Ashley, inclusivity is the antidote to antisemitism—because real connections spark real change.✨ We’re thrilled to have Ashley on the mic, sharing her stories, insights, and humor. Come for the conversation; stay for the inspiration! 🔊 Tune in today, MONDAY, September 9th, from 1-1:30 pm on WRES 100.7 FM, stream The UPLift at WRES FM (https://lnkd.in/gFyBucDi), or listen anytime at https://lnkd.in/eVJY_dUw. Let's uplift together! ✡️ ✌🏻✌🏼✌🏽✌🏾✌🏿 #TzedekSocialJusticeFund #TheUPLift #Asheville #SocialJustice #Philanthropy

🗞️ Check it out, Fam! Our very own Jennifer Langton, Director of Organizational Grantmaking, is part of Exponent Philanthropy's latest conversation on Racial Equity in Lean Foundations! 🚀 This is the kind of work that gets us excited! 💥 👉 Read more here: https://bit.ly/3MkkO2W #TzedekSocialJusticeFund #RacialEquity #SocialJustice #philanthropy #asheville

🗞️ Check it out, Fam! Our very own Jennifer Langton, Director of Organizational Grantmaking, has been featured in Exponent Philanthropy's latest edition of Racial Equity in Lean Foundations! 🚀 The insights shared in this report are all about shaking things up and making sure philanthropy is truly community-centered and inclusive. This is the kind of work that gets us excited—real change happens when diverse voices lead the way! 💥 Dive into the action and see how lean foundations can supercharge their impact by embracing equity and community-first practices. Trust us, you don’t want to miss this one! 👉 Read more here: https://bit.ly/3MkkO2W #TzedekSocialJusticeFund #RacialEquity #SocialJustice #philanthropy #asheville

WNC Health Equity Network put on a great mini conference/workshop ("Community Connections for Collective Impact") on Saturday, featuring WNC HEN co-chair Kathey Avery and convener-facilitator Kathryn Gaasch, Tzedek Social Justice Fund executive director Libby Kyles, and a panel of Stephanie Swepson Twitty of Eagle Market Streets Development Corporation, Sim Cozart of NAACP Transylvania County, and Yolanda Uribe, the farmworker health director for Vecinos, Inc. Ali Climo also made a presentation about collective-impact work. Lots of amazing WNC change makers were present, coming together to discuss and engage how to create greater health equity in Western North Carolina. In addition to the good people named above, the pics include Ana De la Garza of the NC Department of Health and Human Services, the Rev. Tami Forte Logan of Faith 4 Justice, my friend and *very* engaged community member Janell Agyeman, and Dr. Heather Cree of Vaya Health, the managed care organization that oversees behavioral health (mental health and substance use), intellectual and developmental disability, and traumatic brain injury services for 32 counties. I attended as part of Vaya’s Health Equity Council, which Heather chairs beautifully.

💡 On this episode, special guest Story Hoeben shares some bite-sized wisdom on equality, inclusivity, and kindness. Where we see histories, systems, and oppressions, this kid genius calls out a lack of love. 🌸 Want to hear more❓ 🎧 Tune in LIVE to WRES 100.7 FM today, FRIDAY, August 23rd, from 1-1:30 pm, livestream The UPLift at WRES FM (https://lnkd.in/gFyBucDi), or check us out at https://lnkd.in/eAYY_CtG. 🌱 💗 #TzedekSocialJusticeFund #TheUPLift #Asheville #SocialJustice #philanthropy

🎙️🌱 As humans, we aren't meant to heal alone. April Easter's mission? To meet people where they are. "No wrong door to walk in," she says, emphasizing the importance of healing in community: "If one person gets well and the system stays sick, that person is not going to stay well." Bringing people along with us is essential for authentic and lasting recovery. 🌍✨ 🎧 Tune in LIVE to WRES 100.7 FM today, WEDNESDAY, August 21st, from 1-1:30 pm, livestream The UPLift at WRES FM (https://lnkd.in/gFyBucDi), or check us out at https://lnkd.in/eAYY_CtG. 🌱 🏳️🌈 #TzedekSocialJusticeFund #TheUPLift #Asheville #SocialJustice #philanthropy