UJC provides humanitarian assistance to those in need, and translates Jewish values into social action on behalf of millions of Jews in hundreds of communities in North America, in towns and villages throughout Israel, and sixty countries around the world.
Current yearly support is going to the new program The Performing Arts Center in Ma'a lot in Northern Israel. This support will help UJC build and strengthen Israel based Jewish communities and activities and to nurture Jewish learning and education.

The Waco Symphony Association played host to Midori, a world-class violin superstar, who performed two concerts in Waco. The grant assisted in the artistic expenses utilized for Midori and the musicians in the Orchestra.

EPI was established in 1986 to broaden the discussion about economic policy to include the interests of low- and middle-income workers. This grant, payable over two-years, continues to support the development of the "Agenda for Shared Prosperity", an initiative designed to address the root causes of our nation's economic problems.

IPS, for more than four decades, has transformed ideas into action for peace, justice, and the environment. IPS is an organization that combines public scholarship, policy development, mobilization and organizing. The grant, payable over two-years, will be used to support the educational, mobilization, and advocacy efforts of the "Working Group on Extreme Inequality" project.

The New England Resource Center for Higher Education (NERCHE) is a center for inquiry, research, and policy and is a Center in the Graduate College of Education at the University of Massachusetts Boston. The grant assisted with the Invitational Colloquium, a meeting designed to critically explore the current state of civic engagement in higher education as a way of envisioning the future of engagement and to assist in the collection of essays from participants at the Colloquium for the book on "Democracy and Higher Education: The Future of Engage-ment."

Bill Moyers Journal is a weekly series providing analysis of vital issues and strong interviews with unique voices on politics, the arts and letters, science, religion, and the media. The grant, payable over two-years, will assist in the production of the weekly television show.

Since its establishment in 1966, McLennan Community College has grown to a two-year college educating over 8,000 students per semester and providing educational opportunity for residents in the local community. McLennan Community College Foundation was created in 1990 to help students achieve their educational goals by assisting them with financial scholarships. The College and the Foundation are working on a major initiative to attract more first-generation college students. This grant, payable over three years, is to expand the MCC First Generation program to encourage First Generation students, and transition them to a four-year college curriculum to complete their bachelor's degree.

The Rapoport Service Scholarship is open to freshman enrolled in Liberal Arts. The scholarship awards up to $7,500 per year for three years beginning the summer after the freshman year and includes a lap top computer.
A requirement of this scholarship is the student must participate in community service during the summer. By working with a nonprofit organization, a student gains knowledge about this sector and the value that these agencies provide.
Students are able to select the nonprofit group of their choice, which benefits from their assistance. The students then write about their experience with others in their cohort group, and work together in a variety of service projects during the year.

This small community library provides resources for the educational, cultural, and recreational enrichment for individuals and families through reading programs. The grant is to continue the librarians salary so the library can extend its hours of operation.

Waco ISD consists of thirty-four separate campus sites. After conducting a study of Waco ISD employees, it was discovered finding high quality, reliable and affordable child care in the vicinity of Waco ISD is a primary concern of respondents. By providing a child care program for their employees, the school district will demonstrate genuine interest and concern for employees. In return, satisfied and supported employees are the basis for a stable workforce. The grant, payable over 2 years, will be used in the facility renovation of the employee child care center for the benefit of teacher recruitment and retention.

The Family Health Center is one of the finest healthcare providers and post-graduate medical education models in the United States. Due to the significant growth at this facility and the clientele it serves, FHC is constructing a new 16,000 square foot expansion of the main site. The expansion will make space for a larger pharmacy and the relocation of Family Counseling and Children's Services. Our grant, payable over 2 years, will support the construction expansion.

Providence Hospice of Waco provides specialized emotional healing programs at no cost to participants' families who can least afford them. "Rainbows" is a not for profit international organization that provides training in curricula to help foster emotional healing among children grieving a loss from a life altering crisis. The grant covered the expenses for the Rainbows support program, and the administrative expense for the Licensed Social Worker.

AVANCE Waco is a community-based organization offering parent and early childhood education and comprehensive family support services to low-income, primarily Hispanic families. The grant was for continued support of this educational program.

Compassion Ministries Hope House serves the women and families of McLennan County by improving the quality of life for the residents through educational activities. The grant assisted in the expansion and additional needs for their Creative Learning Center which will allow Compassion Ministries to provide more educational activities and a a safe place for children.

The Family Abuse Center exists to eliminate domestic violence in Central Texas by sheltering victims of domestic violence and preventing abuse from occurring through intervention and education. The grant was used to hire a Development Officer, whose primary duties will be to research and write grants which will build a more stable funding base for the agency.

Friends for Life is an organization designed to provide support services for seniors and people with disabilities. Their services include educational therapy, quality of life, independent living, legal guardianship, money management, with an Adult Day Care Center. The grant assisted in the purchase of a bus which will transport seniors who attend the Adult Day Care Center.

The Greater Waco Chamber of Commerce Community Development Foundation established in 1989 is involved in a new Chamber/Foundation building at Heritage Square in downtown Waco. Payable over three years, the grant will assist in implementing the strategic plan, and construction of the new building.

The Jerusalem Foundation mission is to stren-gthen, promote and enhance a free, open, pluralistic and modern society in Jerusalem, by responding to the pressing needs of the city and working to improve the lives of its residents.
Current yearly support is going to The Jerusalem Cinematheque, also know as the Jerusalem Film Center. This is a key fixture on the capital's cultural scene, providing entertainment, educational activities and a unique meeting place for the capital's mosaic of ethnic and religious communities.

The Marlin Public Library occupies a new 5,000 square foot facility, which has become a source of community pride with the opportunity to bring expanded educational services to the general public. The grant, payable over two years, was used to hire an additional full-time staff person whose duties will oversee the computer use and to teach computer skills to citizens of Marlin and Falls County.

Talitha Koum provides an intensive care Nurture Center program, a comprehensive Parenting Program, and a summer swimming program for the families in the Kate Ross area of South Waco, Texas. This grant funded a program called "Making Waves," which provides access to the neighborhood swimming pool, teaches swimming proficiency, and encourages youth leaders to learn to become lifeguards.

Valley Mills, Texas is a small rural community dissected by the Bosque and McLennan County lines in need of an emergency warning storm siren system for the safety or its town and the surrounding area. The grant covered the purchase and installation of two emergency sirens for the community.

Waco Habitat for Humanity is a housing ministry which builds affordable houses in partnership with low-income families who need decent shelter. The grant assisted in the construction of the Rapoport Foundation House for a low-in-come family in Waco.

The Waco Mammoth Foundation, Inc. was created to preserve and protect an outstanding paleontological site first discovered in Waco in 1978. This organizations purpose is to collect specimens and associated data for present and future generations, to provide interpretative and educational opportunities, to provide opportunities to experience understand and enjoy the resource and surrounding area with a preservation site, and to construct protective structures and related site development in conjunction with the National Parks Service, City of Waco, and Baylor University. The grant will be used to assist in preservation of the site by constructing protective structures.

"Buddy Ball" is a league of the Williamsburg Youth Baseball League. Buddy Ball is for children with special needs, ages 5 to 20, who are unable to participate in the regular youth baseball leagues. The grant was used to cover the League's expenses for the spring and fall season.

This small farm on the outskirts of Waco demonstrates simple but effective sustainable farming techniques to both domestic and international visitors. Interns and family live and work at the farm. Currently four of the six interns are married which has created a need for expanded facilities to safely and adequately accommodate intern families and single interns. The grant will assist in the construction of a multi-family house.

The organization's efforts are tied to ending drug abuse among young people in southeast Texas while encouraging them to pursue education and training, and to prepare them for the working world. In 2005 Hurricane Rita heavily damaged the youth center which forced the cancellation of the vast majority of their programs. The grant assisted in renovation of the youth center that was damaged by the hurricane.

The Foundation also awarded modest grants to other nonprofit organizations and local schools.