PALO ALTO, California (Press Release)– The Diller Teen Tikkun Olam Awards recognize young Californians who have distinguished themselves as leaders and have initiated community service projects that impact their communities in meaningful ways. This is the fourth year for the statewide philanthropic endeavor.
Any teacher, civic leader, or non family member may nominate a young California resident who is between 13 and 19 years old for the award. Nomination forms are available via this link, or by contacting (415) 512-6432, or by emailing: dillerteens@sfjcf.org.
Nominations must be received by the application deadline of February 19th
The $36,000 award can be used however the recipient wishes—most have used the funds for furthering their educations, developing their projects, or starting new endeavors.
Teens must self-identify as Jewish, though their community service projects can benefit the general community.
Teens may nominate themselves, or be nominated by teachers, rabbis, community leaders, or anyone who knows the value of the their volunteer service and commitment—family members excluded
Teens must be residents of California, age 13-19 years old at the time of nomination
Tikkun olam is the Hebrew phrase that literally means “repair the world.” The Diller Teen Tikkun Olam Award was established by Bay Area philanthropist Helen Diller, to help identify, reward and encourage our next generation of leaders to follow their visions for improving the world around them and giving back to their communities.
The awards are funded by the Helen Diller Family Foundation, a supporting foundation of the Jewish Community Endowment Fund of the Jewish Community Federation of San Francisco, the Peninsula, Marin and Sonoma Counties.
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Preceding provided by the Helen Diller Family Foundation
Past recipients have come from Los Angeles, La Jolla/Santa Barbara, San Diego, Marin County, Encino, Carlsbad, Beverly Hills and Los Altos – maybe this year will open the door for a young person in your area.