Giving Back Magazine June 2019 | Page 83

The two cohorts have each developed independent mission statements. Central San Diego teens aim to invest in organizations improving mental health and welfare. The North County teens’ mission statement aims to invest in organizations improving the welfare of domestic and wild animals. Additional support for the program was made available through JCF’s Endowment for Youth Philanthropy Fund, the Chortek Family Foundation, Larry Pidgeon Endowment Fund for Young Philanthropists, and numerous individual contributors in the community, including the teen participants. The Jewish Teen Foundation Board Members will present their grants to the fortunate organizations at their award ceremony on June 2nd, and the community is invited to attend. Contact JCF for more information. Enrollment is now open for the 2019-2020 academic year and details can be found at: www.jcfsandiego.org/JTF sandiegozoo.org/africarocks JUNE 2019 | GBSAN.COM 83