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The mission of the Robison Foundation for Jewish Elders is to enhance the lives of elders in the Jewish community of greater Portland by supporting their social, spiritual, and physical well-being.

Past Grantees

For our inaugural grant cycle, we were pleased to support the following projects:

  • Eastside Jewish Commons — Strategic service expansion for Jewish elders. $56,000
  • Chabad of Northeast Portland — Chesed Connection/Shabbat Hugs senior visits and volunteer engagement. $50,000
  • Jewish Family & Child Service — Wraparound Senior Services $50,000
  • Jewish Family & Child Service — Emergency financial assistance for Jewish elders. $35,000
  • Nehamah Jewish Chaplaincy Services — Community-wide spiritual care and support for elders. $50,000
  • BB360 — New programs for elders, including musical intergenerational programming and a spiritual retreat. $46,000
  • Jewish Association for Death Education (JADE) — L’dor v’Dor End-of-Life Learning Cohort. $18,000
  • Jewish Federation of Greater Portland — Elder-led relational engagement program. $18,000 
  • Tigard Chabad Jewish Center — Twice-monthly senior community gatherings. $6,000
  • Chabad Center for Jewish Life – SW Portland — Story Time with Seniors, connecting seniors with preschoolers. $3,000
  • Chabad of Gresham — Senior gatherings and Shabbat meal deliveries. $3,000
  • Chabad of Hillsboro — From Our Heart to Your Home holiday outreach. $3,000
  • Jewish Federation of Greater Portland — Jewish Grandparents Cohort. $3,000
  • Jewish Association for Death Education (JADE) — Memory Shabbat gatherings $2,600
  • Chabad Center for Jewish Life – SW Portland — Chanukah celebrations in senior living communities $1,800 ● Chabad Center for Jewish Life – SW Portland — Purim celebrations in senior living communities $1,800
  • Chabad of Lake Oswego — Holiday gatherings and warm community connections for seniors $1,800
Jewish Family and Child Service

Jewish Family and Child Service ($3,000) – Provide group-based counseling, socialization, and support services for CSP residents.

Dignity Grows Chapter of the Jewish Federation of Greater Portland

Dignity Grows Chapter of the Jewish Federation of Greater Portland ($1,000) – Host a packing event for hygiene totes in December 2025 that will bring together CSP residents and other community volunteers.

Oregon Jewish Museum and Center for Holocaust Education

Oregon Jewish Museum and Center for Holocaust Education ($1,870) – Develop and install thematic displays of materials from the Museum’s collection for the Goodman Living Room of the Harold Schnitzer Center for Living and create a catalog for each display.

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ORA Northwest Jewish Artists ($2,654) – Design and print new prayer books for CSP residents’ use. ORA artists will hold art workshops with CSP residents, and the residents’ work will be featured in the prayer books.

Portland Jewish Academy
Portland Jewish Academy ($3,000) – B’Yachad (“Together”) program pairing PJA middle school students and CSP residents, who meet monthly for discussions, meals, holiday celebrations, and other activities.
BB360
BB360 ($3,000) – A monthly Shabbat service on the CSP campus, followed by an interactive, intergenerational Torah study.
Jewish National Fund

Jewish National Fund ($3,000) – A four-part “Taste of Israel” series for CSP residents offering an engaging and accessible journey through modern Israel—its society, history, politics, and diverse populations.