Sophisticated Giving: The Kaufman Fund
New from The Kaufman Fund, as featured in Sophisticated Giving:
Join the US Chamber of Commerce Foundation on June 1, from wherever you're located on the map, for a virtual hiring event. This event is open to transitioning service members, veterans, military spouses and caregivers, and is geared toward preparing attendees for their next career move. At the event, attendees will have the opportunity to:
Engage with employer panelists from First Command, USAA, and Booz Allen Hamilton.
Participate in a virtual hiring reception with local employers and organizations.
Hear tips from hiring managers and recruiters.
Build a professional network. Participating employers include:
USAA
Amazon
Booz Allen Hamilton
First Command
Hiring Our Heroes Salesforce Fellowship Program
Intuit
KBR
Lowe's
Pike Electric
Prudential
State of North Carolina (state government)
Magellan Federal
There is no cost to attend, and available roles span all career levels. We hope to see you there!
More about The Kaufman Fund:
The Kaufman Fund is a 100% volunteer organization(501(c)3) founded in 1990 by Wayne Kaufman to honor the memory of his older brother Ralph who was a four year Air Force Veteran. Ralph was passionate about helping our Veterans and also children in need. Today, The Kaufman Fund continues to carry on Ralph’s vision and his spirit lives on in the work they do in our community.
The mission of The Kaufman Fund is to support Veterans and children in the St. Louis area who are at risk of abuse or poverty, needing food, shelter, clothing, medical care and basic needs.
The Kaufman Fund does its work through the Veterans programs it operates as well as its financial grants to over 20 other non-profits that support The Kaufman Fund’s mission with their work in our community. "\They are proud that almost 90% of their revenue goes to support their mission.
They operate six programs which offer a wide range of services and will touch over 1,000 Veterans in 2021. Trees for Vets gives away annually 300 Free Christmas Trees & stands and over 2,000 since the program began. The Veteran Warmup provides much needed winter clothing and necessities to 100 disadvantaged Veterans each year. Their Dental Program provides dental care to almost 50 Veterans, each year, not covered by VA benefits. The Legal Program processed nearly 100 Veterans in 2020 even with all the challenges of the pandemic. The Mental Health Collaborative offers assistance to Veterans and their families by improving access to clinical services and mental health needs. The newest program Food for Vets will reach 400 Veteran families in 2021 who struggle with food insecurity.
The Kaufman Fund’s goal in 2021 is to continue to improve and grow their current programs and reach more Veterans who need their help. And, continue providing financial support to other organizations in the St. Louis area through their grant program so that they can help The Kaufman Fund accomplish their mission in areas their programs do not cover. Each organization receiving funding is personally vetted by their board.
Each year, they hold several fundraising events to support their programs, but they still need help to continue their mission of helping Veterans and children in the St. Louis area. As a non-profit The Kaufman Fund welcomes and is grateful for donations from individuals, family foundations and corporations. They also accept “in-kind” donations for their fundraisers which greatly help them raise money to fund their programs. The Kaufman Fund, proudly serving those who served.
