Dollars raised through the Durham Chapel Hill Jewish Federation provide support locally, nationally, and globally. Supporting partner agencies and local programs, the Federation nurtures and educates our children, maintains and strengthens Jewish life, brings comfort and care to the elderly and reinforces and sustains our connection to the worldwide Jewish community.

Social Services

• Home and office visits by social workers
• Caregiver support programs
• Support Groups
• Passover packages for homebound
• Chaverim programs for seniors
• Volunteer friendly visitors, shoppers, drivers
• Programs for mental health professionals
• Food coupons, emergency loans
• Information and referral

Jewish Life and Continuity

• Home and office visits by social workers
• Caregiver support programs
• Support Groups
• Passover packages for homebound
• Chaverim programs for seniors
• Volunteer friendly visitors, shoppers, drivers
• Programs for mental health professionals
• Food coupons, emergency loans
• Information and referral

Community Relations

• Jewish Community Relations Council
• Ministers' Conference
• Scholarships for MLK Fund
• Community food bank funding

During the fall of each year, volunteers from all parts of the Durham Chapel Hill Jewish community determine how to distribute annual allocation funds by evaluating which agencies and programs are most in need. See a list of the 2009 allocations.