This year, with the support of our generous donors, dedicated team, and committed partners, we invested in and advanced the Keshet mission: to create a community of belonging where people of all abilities learn, play, work, live and grow together.
Our doors are always open to new members and donors.
People with disabilities served
Classmates, family members, coworkers, friends, and neighbors engaged in inclusive programs
Donors
Awarded in financial assistance
Where kids of varying abilities learn together and from each other
Now open to campers as young as kindergarten.
We extended our impact to younger campers, new towns, and types of support
To a larger, more accessible building in the heart of Highland Park
Welcoming four new neighbors
Proactively prepared students with autism, sensory processing disorder, and anxiety for the cicada emergence
Where students learn Hebrew phonics and letter recognition
CAMP DREAMS COME TRUE — Working at camp was completely different than what I expected. I wasn’t just a helper. I had a main role in camp. If I needed help, I could get help, but I could also do things on my own. My schedule was made to work for me. The experience blew my expectations out of the water.
WE LEAD WITH YES — “Keshet has been the best thing for my son and our family. The team doesn’t respond with NO, WE CAN’T, they say YES, WE CAN, AND IT LOOKS LIKE THIS.”
WORKING WITH KIDS — I told Wendy I wanted a job working with kids. Keshet got that. I feel passionate about having a job at Giggles. I hang out with kids. I’m more independent and learning to work with other people there who help us.
SURROUNDED BY FRIENDS — I love GADOL and it feels great to see my friends every day. My favorite part of the week is music with Rabbi Herst every Friday with my friends. At GADOL, I belong, and it feels like home.
We couldn’t do it without you. With our deepest gratitude, we thank you for your ongoing support. With your help, we continue to grow with the needs of the community and keep our hearts and doors wide open for all.