The
Moriah Fund was established in 1985 to perpetuate the lifelong philanthropic
commitment of its founders, Robert and Clarence Efroymson. Their philosophy
of giving was rooted in fundamental Jewish values: a concern for the disadvantaged
and an emphasis on self-help; a commitment to equity and justice; and
a desire to improve the quality of life for Jews and non-Jews alike. In
accordance with these values, the mission and operations of the Moriah
Fund incorporate concern for the basic needs of all people - especially
the most disadvantaged - and for the well-being and continuation of the
Jewish people. Moriah's grantmaking program seeks to promote human rights
and democracy, help disadvantaged people gain self-sufficiency and control
over their lives, and promote women's
rights and reproductive health. Moriah supports programs that strengthen
local involvement, leadership and institutional development. The Fund
focuses on areas where private funding can make a difference, that is,
areas that receive inadequate government funds, or that leverage public
and private support through advocacy and the modeling of innovative programs.
A concern for the disadvantaged and an emphasis on self-help;
a commitment to equity and justice; and a desire to improve the quality
of life for Jews and non-Jews alike.
The
Moriah Fund was established in 1985 to perpetuate the lifelong philanthropic
commitment of its founders, Robert and Clarence Efroymson. Their philosophy
of giving was rooted in fundamental Jewish values: a concern for the disadvantaged
and an emphasis on self-help; a commitment to equity and justice; and
a desire to improve the quality of life for Jews and non-Jews alike. In
accordance with these values, the mission and operations of the Moriah
Fund incorporate concern for the basic needs of all people - especially
the most disadvantaged - and for the well-being and continuation of the
Jewish people. Moriah's grantmaking program seeks to promote human rights
and democracy, help disadvantaged people gain self-sufficiency and control
over their lives, and promote women's
rights and reproductive health. Moriah supports programs that strengthen
local involvement, leadership and institutional development. The Fund
focuses on areas where private funding can make a difference, that is,
areas that receive inadequate government funds, or that leverage public
and private support through advocacy and the modeling of innovative programs.