The Miami Beach JCC Annual Fund
Your generosity keeps our community strong.
It is through the generosity of people like you that we get to hold such a large supporting role in our community. Donations made to our annual campaign help the JCC stay in top operational order and allow us to provide the amazing programs that so many come to enjoy. The MBJCC is a non-profit social service agency whose goal is to never turn anyone away from valuable and impactful JCC programs and services. We provide $250,000 annually to families in need, and your donation will directly assist our members who need it most. Help us ensure that our children have a safe and beautiful place to gather and be with each other. Email Karen Sepsenwol gro.ccjbm@neraK for questions about donating to the Miami Beach JCC.
See Your Impact
Your gift to the Miami Beach JCC makes a real and lasting difference. See firsthand how donations help power our programs, strengthen our community, and ensure no one is left behind.
Our Story
Community Impact
Your Gift at Work
Ways to Give
There are many ways to make a meaningful contribution to the Miami Beach JCC. Whether you give to our annual fund, support the arts, invest in security, or honor someone special, every gift makes a difference.
The Everyone Belongs Scholarship Fund
The MBJCC’s goal is to never turn anyone away from valuable and impactful JCC programs and services. The Everyone Belongs Scholarship Fund provides $250,000 annually to families in need, ensuring that financial circumstances never stand between a child or family and the programs they deserve. Your donation will directly assist our members in need and help keep our doors open to all. We are proud to be a place where everyone truly belongs.
Commemorative Pavers
Become a permanent part of the MBJCC by purchasing a commemorative paver. Every brick has a story to tell — honor a loved one, celebrate a milestone, or leave your mark on a community that means so much to so many. Commemorative pavers are a beautiful and lasting way to show your dedication to the Miami Beach JCC and ensure your connection to this community endures for generations to come.
“Jaclyn and I are grateful for the opportunity to name the Bergman Family Athletics Department. Our boys are flourishing as athletes at the J, and more importantly as human beings.”
-Adam Bergman, Fundraising and Development Chair
“My family is so proud to be a part of the MBJCC legacy. Being here gives me the sense of home. There is nothing like that feeling.”
-Michael Simkins, Major Donor and Board Chair 2017-2021
“When we envisioned building a new JCC in Miami Beach back then, I didn’t even imagine how amazing this place would be. It has truly exceeded my expectations for what a thriving community center can be”
-Randy Gumenick
Where Your Gift Goes
Every donation to the MBJCC goes directly toward sustaining and growing the programs, facilities, and community initiatives that make Miami Beach a better place. Here is where your generosity makes the most impact.
Youth & Family Programs
Serving over 1,200 kids annually with camps, sports, after-school care, enrichment classes, and more.
Arts & Culture
Over 65 events and programs each season bringing the community together through culture, ideas, and the arts.
Facility & Security
Ongoing investment in our 35,000-square-foot facility and enhanced security measures to keep our community safe.
Financial Assistance
$250,000 provided annually through the Everyone Belongs Scholarship Fund to ensure no one is turned away.
Early Childhood
Establishing an Early Childhood Academy and Parenting Center to support young families and Jewish early education.
Community Outreach
Strengthening the connection between the Miami Beach Jewish community and the broader community it serves.
Support the Arts at the J
Now is the time to make an investment in the future of arts and culture in our community. Arts and Culture at the MBJCC is flourishing with quality, impactful programs and events that have attracted greater community participation and engagement. We continue to raise the bar by bringing the most exciting speakers, authors, films, and special events to Miami Beach — and we need your support to help keep this momentum moving into the future. With over 65 different events and programs throughout the high-season months spanning October through May, the MBJCC Arts and Culture program reaches audiences across a wide demographic and age range, facilitating the community’s connection to a rich and diverse Jewish heritage.
Giving FAQs
Yes. The Miami Beach JCC is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, and all donations are tax-deductible to the extent permitted by law.
You can make a secure donation online by clicking the Donate Now button on this page. You may also contact us at 305-534-3206 to give by phone or in person.
The Everyone Belongs Scholarship Fund provides $250,000 annually to families in need, ensuring that no one is ever turned away from MBJCC programs and services due to financial circumstances.
The Patron of the Arts is an annual giving society that brings Jewish thought-leaders, artists, authors, and filmmakers to Miami Beach throughout the year. Your financial support ensures the fulfillment of our arts and culture mission.
Established in response to the attacks in Israel on October 7, the Wiesenfeld Family Security Fund supports ongoing investment in enhanced security measures for the safety of our community. It was named in recognition of a generous gift by Jason Wiesenfeld, a longtime MBJCC supporter and leader.
Commemorative pavers can be purchased to honor a loved one, celebrate a milestone, or leave a lasting mark on the MBJCC. Please contact us at 305-534-3206 or reach out through our contact page for more information.
You can reach our development team by contacting Karen Sepsenwol, Development Director, at gro.ccjbm@nerak or (305) 534-3206 x214.
