Scholarship Opportunities for Summer Camp and Enrichment Experiences
The Jewish Community Foundation offers three scholarships for individuals planning to attend Jewish summer programs.
The Karen and Ed Porter Jewish Experience Award Fund provides one-time assistance for programs or Jewish travel experiences that foster leadership development, spiritual growth, community engagement, or personal Jewish enrichment. Priority is given to high school or college students who are marginally connected to the Jewish community or questioning their Jewish identity. Awards are based on merit, though financial need may also be considered.
The E. David Soltz Israel Scholarship Fund is a need-based scholarship designed to assist high school or college students seeking a deeper understanding of Judaism through study in Israel.
The Allen and Janet Agron Camp Ramah Scholarship Fund supports students attending Camp Ramah in Wisconsin. Allen Agron fondly remembered his years as a camper and wanted to share that joy with others. Scholarships of up to $1,000 for four-week sessions and up to $2,000 for eight-week sessions are available. Decisions are based on merit and financial need relative to the total cost of the camp session.
Application forms are available on the Jewish Community Foundation’s website at www.jcfkc.org/scholarships. Applications and letters of recommendation are due by Friday, February 27, 2026.
For more information, contact Beatrice Fine at bfine@jcfkc.org or (913) 327-4618.
This is the link to the Guardian scholarships: Apply – Scholarship Lifecycle Manager
JFS is here for our community
Whether it’s everyday needs or a crisis, JFS is working to bring additional resources and support services to members of our community. If you need support, please contact the JFS Navigator at (913) 730-1433. For a list of services JFS provides, visit us at www.jfskc.org.
GIVE BACK! VOLUNTEERS NEEDED IN VARIOUS JEWISH FAMILY SERVICES EFFORTS
Looking to give back to your community? Jewish Family Services has lots of volunteer opportunities and will work with your schedule. Volunteer opportunities include:
- KesherKC Food Pantries Shopper: The Food Pantry Shopper Volunteer will work with the Food Pantry Coordinator to serve the needs of our guests/clients through weekly food distribution. This volunteer will be helping guest/client identify and select items for their households according to food distribution guidelines.
- KS Food Pantry Delivery Drivers: The KS Food Pantry Delivery Driver will work with the KS Food Pantry Coordinator to serve the needs of our guests/clients through monthly food distribution. Many homebound individuals in the Kansas City Metro region rely on JFS to provide food and our delivery drivers help make this happen! If you have two hours a month to serve others and make a real impact—we have a job for you!
- JET Express Drivers: Jet Express drivers utilize their personal vehicle to provide rides for older adults and other community members. Volunteers provide safe and reliable transportation ensuring members of our community remain active, healthy, and connected to their community.
- Spiritual Care Volunteers: These volunteers work with the Jewish Community Chaplain to extend care to those in need. These volunteers visit people in the Jewish community who are experiencing health and healing challenges. After receiving training, volunteers visit people in area hospitals and eldercare facilities and sometime home visits.
For more information visit https://www.jfskc.org/volunteer/ or email volunteer@jfskc.org or call (913) 730-1410
