Mayor Cohen of Dimona on Lunch and Learn

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Mayor Office      

October 7, 2010

To:   Executive Committee - JFNA Network of Communities

I would like to thank you for your decision to approve the continuation of the Lunch and Learn program in Dimona in cooperation with the Jewish Agency in 2010-2011. This program helps 430 children in Dimona, who come from weak homes and at-risk families, to improve their scholastic achievements and their quality of life.

Evaluation and examination which we have carried out show significant improvement among the children participating in the program, both scholastically and in their social standing among the pupils of the school, which is greatly appreciated. During the last few weeks great efforts have been made by all of the professional bodies in the city, the education division, the welfare department, the school principals and Jewish agency personnel, in order to embark upon the new activity year in a professional manner which will benefit the children participating in the program. Criteria for acceptance of children to the program were determined, and many supplemental activities will be added to the program this year in cooperation with the municipality and the schools. Emphasis will be placed upon working with the parents, and volunteers will assist in program activities. Individual evaluation will be made of the impact of the program upon the children.

The ties between us are extremely important to Dimona. We hope to reinforce the connection with the Network of Communities during the coming year. It is truly important to us that the Communities and the donors are aware of how important and significant their contributions are to the residents of Dimona, and for this we thank you on behalf of the municipality and all the residents of the city.

For many years Network has invested funding in Dimona, and we intend to make great efforts during this coming year to strengthen the ties between us, in cooperation with the Jewish Agency. I hope to begin a fruitful and significant dialogue during my upcoming visit.

I would very much appreciate it if you could send our thanks and our recognition of your contribution to all of the Communities.

With thanks and respect,

Meir Cohen

Mayor of Dimona

ת.ד 1 דימונה 86100 ■ טל. 08-6563100 ■ פקס 08-6563231 ■ efratm@iula.org.il

P.o.b 1 Dimona 86100, Israel ■ Tel. 972-8-6563100 ■ Fax 972-8-6563231