Emma JTF

 Emma Friedman-Lowenthal JTF

Welcome to my Mightycause page!

This year, I am participating in the Jewish Teen Foundation’s (JTF) 2020-2021 philanthropy board, where teens learn to become effective philanthropists by coming to consensus on a mission statement, fundraising for the cause, and vetting mission-aligned organizations, so that we can make difficult decisions about who we will make grants to, based on our research and values. I have enjoyed getting to know all the amazing people who share my same passion for trying to help others. 

This year, I am committed to helping people affected by domestic violence and urge you to help me do the same. One of the reasons I am interested in the work we are doing is that during the recent pandemic, domestic violence has increased by 300%. ( https://ncadv.org/STATISTICS ) This is a growing issue that needs to be addressed. 

• 1 in 4 women experience domestic violence 
• 1 in 10 men experience domestic violence 
• 1 in 15 children witness domestic violence 

Nobody should ever feel in danger while in their home, a home is supposed to be a safe place but for people effected by domestic violence a home cannot feel dangerous. As a child witnessing domestic violence can cause a lot of physiological trauma that will negatively affect children as adults. This is why all of us in JTF are working on supporting organizations to ensure safety and provide support to domestic violence victims. Everyone deserves to be safe. 

Our Mission Statement: The Jewish Teen Foundation is committed to supporting people affected by domestic violence though organizations/initiatives that provide direct services and preventative measures to ensure physical and mentally safety for all. 

Thank you so much for taking the time to read this little snippet explaining our goals this year and learning about how you can join us in supporting people affected by domestic violence. Please consider donating to help people in our community and beyond feel safe in their home. The deadline is April 15th. If you have any questions or want to learn more please contact me at emmadrewe@icloud.com or 415-712-4312.