Jewish Agency Funds Projects to Attack Poverty
Associated Press
WASHINGTON —
Some Jewish leaders have started a foundation to fund local anti-poverty and self-help projects without regard to religion or race.
Called the Jewish Fund For Justice, the foundation launched its work by making grants to 13 groups, ranging from Navajos in Arizona seeking to upgrade agriculture techniques to low-income people in Boston working on behalf of the homeless.
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