The Jewish Federation of Sarasota-Manatee continues to meet the challenges of modern Jewish life and provide the necessary financial resources needed to fund our myriad services, programs and activities in order to sustain and grow the Jewish community in Sarasota-Manatee. Our mission is: To save Jewish lives and enhance Jewish life in Sarasota-Manatee, in Israel and around the world. We work to advance this mission by: • Meeting the human needs of the local Jewish community and of fellow Jews world-wide. • Promoting a positive Jewish identity. • Supporting Israel. • Involving and building community among the Jews of Sarasota-Manatee. • Strengthening ties between the local Jewish community and the broader society in which it exists. Our vision is: A vibrant Jewish community. In these economically challenging and uncertain times, the Federation is proud to be a financially responsible organization that has no debt, a healthy balance sheet, and generous donors who are committed to supporting our Jewish communities locally, nationally and globally.