The 2004 Campaign for Community Needs is well on its way to the $18.18 million goal.

The Lynne and Howard Halpern Challenge Grant that matches increases of 10 percent or more from donors who give between $100 and $36,000, has enabled Federation to raise more at this stage in the campaign than in past years.

Federation needs your help to reach the $18.18 million goal. If you have not yet pledged please call the JFGA at (404) 873-1661 or email campaign@jfga.org. Donors can also contribute online at www.ShalomAtlanta.org.

We recently celebrated Israel Independence Day and one way we can demonstrate our solidarity with the Jewish state is by supporting the Campaign for Community Needs. We must remember that not all Jews are as fortunate as we are. People all over the world need our help. The more money Thank you for helping those who can not personally thank you.