JCC Brooklyn: Where We Start Small To Make A Big impact

At JCC Brooklyn, everything we do starts small — with a child’s laughter, a shared cup of coffee, a bedtime story, a song before nap time.

It starts small… but it grows into something so much bigger

It grows into friendships that last, communities that care, and moments of connection that carry us all forward.

This Giving Tuesday, we invite you to help us keep that circle growing.

Your generosity fuels the heart of our preschools, camps, and community programs across Brooklyn — from the giggles echoing through South Brooklyn, Windsor Terrace, Clinton Hill, and Williamsburg classrooms to the joy of summer days at JCC Brooklyn Camp, to the courage and inclusion of our Camp for Children Who Are Blind and Have Low Vision, the only camp of its kind in the tri-state area.

When you give, you’re not just donating — you’re wrapping children, families, and neighbors in warmth and belonging.

Here’s how you can help:

• Make a gift. Every dollar helps a child feel seen, safe, and supported.
• Find a match. Ask your employer or family to double the impact of your Giving Tuesday donation.
• Spread the word. Forward this email to friends or share our campaign link on social media — your voice helps our community grow.

Every Gift Makes A Difference, Here Are the Three Donation Tiers We Are Offering:

We start Small to Make a Big Impact

Tier 1 –  ($36)  “You Wrapped A Child In the Warmth of Community”

You will receive a thank-you card signed by our team, and a photo of your child in a school..

Tier 2 – ($118) “You brought the warmth home”

You will receive a matching JCC Blanket to take home with a homemade tag that reads: “We Start Small To Make A Big Impact”

Tier 3 – ($360) “The Blanket Of Light”

You will receive a blanket, a candle, and a certificate of giving showing where a twin blanket was given.

Tier 4 – ($1000 +) “Taste of the JCC”

You will receive, 2 blankets, a candle, a certificate of giving, and a large Brooklyn Shabbat basket, as well as a note inside the basket describing what program/family your gift supported. And lastly, an open invitation to an exclusive Shabbat dinner with the director of family engagement and team members.

The most important part of the donation page is the ability to make a match with the employer, so this blurb should also be visible:

Employer Matching Gifts
Double your generosity — at no extra cost.
Many employers match charitable donations to nonprofits like JCC Brooklyn, helping your gift go twice as far in supporting families, children, and community programs across Brooklyn.

It’s simple:
Make your donation.
Ask your HR department if your company offers matching gifts.
Share our EIN: 11-3068515 and your donation receipt.

Your kindness builds community — and with a match, it builds twice as much.