Resurgence 2008 Campaign
Closes on a High Note!

Federation’s Resurgence 2008 Annual Campaign had a remarkable year, thanks to the generosity and vision of its donors and the hard work of its volunteers, and first and foremost its chair Nate Barry. At the Board of Directors meeting on July 8, 2008, Nate Barry announced the total campaign achievement of over $236,000, a healthy $12,000 increase from last year’s campaign. “This achievement was possible thanks to all our 340 donors, and especially to 120 community members who gave a new or an increased gift this year. Even in a turbulent economy, our community understands the importance of taking care of each other.”

“Thanks to the energy and determination of the volunteers, this year we were able to reverse campaign’s downward trend,” added Mr. Barry as he listed the names of his team members who made it possible: Merrill Shwartz (of Blessed Memory), Ken Lipman, Sue Siegal, Martin Lipman, Debbie and Stuart Forman, Judy Pollack, Peter Russell, Michael Russell, Cindy Yoken, Bill Abesh, and Wil Herrup.

“We are excited that the results of the 2008 Campaign allow us to do more in New Bedford, in Israel, and around the world,” said Federation President Michael Russell after the Board of Directors approved the 2008-09 Federation budget and set aside an increased pool for local and overseas allocations. Mr. Russell added that “Federation’s top priorities are to forge a sense of a unified Jewish community, build new connections with Israel, and elp those in need.”