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.
Thanks to generous grants and support from our partners, Keshet has launched three new camp programs for summer 2023. These three programs have provided opportunities for campers to stay involved at camp while adapting to meet their individual needs and level of support.
There are four young adults holding jobs at Camp Chi with Keshet support. Through a grant from the Walder Foundation, Keshet is able to provide a job coach, resources and stipends for these employees to work as independently as possible.
As we kick off another exciting year, we are pleased to welcome two new board members. Their addition to the board will help to better position the organization as a national leader in inclusion and their diverse views and expertise will further Keshet’s efforts.
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.
With the support of Keshet staff, campers are encouraged to step outside their comfort zone, and in turn, often discover a new favorite activity they would have never tried otherwise! When our campers succeed, we, as staff, feel equally as proud of them.
For the next eight Wednesdays, we are going to give you a glimpse into the ways that Keshet’s camp programs are unique and special with a new series we are calling Why Keshet Wednesday. There is no better way to start off this summer series than with a little blast from the past…
For over thirty years, Keshet’s camp programs have been the model of inclusion, accessibility and belonging. We’re thrilled to announce that three of Keshet’s camps have earned the highest level of accreditation from the National Inclusion Project. NIP has designated Keshet as a leader and change maker to ensure that inclusion is indeed the expectation, not the exception, for all campers.
Camp is just around the corner! We know that camp can be an adjustment for all kids and parents. We want to equip campers and parents with some tips that can best set them up for success at camp this summer.
The only thing better than waffles are rainbow waffles! Check out the recipe and follow along to make your own waffle.
In a short amount of time, Keshet and the Chicago Mitzvah Campaign have built a reciprocal relationship based on trust, warmth and connection. It’s amazing to see what can happen when people in the community believe in Keshet’s mission and its participants just as much as we do.
Joining this community Zumba class is proof that inclusion and belonging are needed no matter your age, ability or interests, and can be accomplished in the most unexpected of ways.
