The JUF/Federation Board of Directors approved a $5,000 grant to the Flint Michigan Jewish Federation’s Water Fund. In response to the ongoing water crisis in Flint, the Jewish Federation of Flint established a fund for immediate short term needs over the next 6 – 24 months. Unlike other funds being established in the community for long-term concerns, this fund will be used to help individuals and families deal with the additional costs associated with living with this burden.

It is estimated that 100 Jews live within Flint, but not all of them have been affected. The Flint Federation serves the broader community, to which the bulk of the fund’s resources will be devoted.