Fundraising

Lily and Sarah found more than just programs at Keshet—they found a lifelong friendship. Over the past 10 years, their connection has grown through shared experiences and endless encouragement. Keshet gave them a place to connect, be part of a community and support each other’s dreams.

Jennifer Phillips’ remarks from Keshet’s Groundbreaking on the Kersten Campus and Justin Coe Center.

When Royce was nervous about her first day of choir practice, Jess noticed and gestured to Royce to follow her. Royce did and sat next to Jess, not just on day one, but every day of practice for the whole season. Even with communication differences, they understood each other to form a special bond.

Melissa and Ross Berman, along with their son Charlie, have quickly become dedicated donors, volunteers and supporters of Keshet. They’ve seen Charlie grow in confidence and form meaningful connections through his weekly volunteering at Keshet Baseball, highlighting the profound impact of Keshet’s mission on participants and the community.

Jen Phillips, Keshet CEO & President, was named the honoree for 30 years of service to Keshet. Hear what she has to say about Keshet’s achievements over the past 30 years, including a very special surprise announcement for what lies ahead.

Whether you’re a participant, volunteer, family member or community partner, being “all in” for Keshet is a universal feeling. Check out these four spotlight speeches about the power of Keshet’s community of belonging that kicked off the 2024 Rainbow Banquet.

Rachel and Adam have been part of Keshet for 13 years. Their mom Laura shares what being “all in” for Keshet looks like and everything that Keshet has done for them.

As a sibling to a brother with a disability and a Keshet participant, I am a witness to the transformative power of Keshet, an impact that has profoundly touched my family and me. Now as a member of the Leadership Council, I get to experience what being part of Keshet’s community not only looks like, but feels like, too.

Like so much that happens at Keshet, these small acts add up to a BIG impact on people’s lives. Just like Jake, you can make a big impact, too, by getting involved in Keshet’s summer campaign.

There are countless small things that Keshet’s staff do each day that make a big impact on a camper’s day or beyond. These are often things that most people wouldn’t think twice about, yet our staff do them with such intentionality, patience and compassion.

Larry Stern and his sons are Keshet donors and founders of the Pam Stern Keshet Teacher of the Year Award. In this article, the Stern family shares why they have chosen to support Keshet and what the organization means to their family.

Doug Winkelstein is a Keshet board member, volunteer and donor. In this article, he shares his unique perspective about why he gives to Keshet and why this organization means so much to him.

This event was so much more than donors, fundraising, and celebrity cameos. Voices of Champions symbolizes a celebration of our ever-evolving community and all the people who continue to shape it.

Please join us in welcoming the newest the members to Keshet’s Board of Directors.

Our community is keeping their spirits up during the pandemic by hosting fundraisers for Keshet. We are so grateful (and proud) to be the recipients of funds from these four projects.