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The following organizations have been major supporters of Chanukah in Carefree 2023 for which we are very grateful! Please support these organizations as we are here because they help us bring this wonderful holiday celebration to our community.

The Jewish Community Foundation and the Jewish Federation of Greater Phoenix have integrated to form the Center for Jewish Philanthropy of Greater Phoenix. The intent in bringing these two Jewish philanthropic organizations together is to enhance the two organizations’ combined strengths and resources to better serve the diverse Jewish community in the Valley.

This year the CJP is a major supporter of Chanukah in Carefree for which we are very grateful. CJP aims to put donor intent at the heart of philanthropy. The CJP will also be leading the lighting and program on Community Night, the last night of Chanukah. They strive to understand the Jewish community’s interests and help support the projects and programs that the community cares about most. They help identify and support the future leaders of the Phoenix Jewish community. They also assist the community with the resources needed to help ensure safe and secure Jewish institutions.

The Phoenix CJP provides opportunities for philanthropy and engagement at all stages of Jewish life. Please see their website for a monthly Jewish activities calendar, more information on their services, related organizations, to get involved, or to make a contribution to their campaign. For more information on Center for Jewish Philanthropy go to their website: https://phoenixcjp.org/

The Kiwanis Club of Carefree is a fellowship of patriotic, civic-minded men and women dedicated to improving the quality of life of children in our communities. Special emphasis is on service projects that focus on “Children Number One” through volunteer participation and community support. Serving the children in our communities the Kiwanis of Carefree is one of the largest Kiwanis clubs in the world and have helped Chanukah in Carefree this year with a very generous grant. For more information on Kiwanis of Carefree go to their website: https://kiwaniscarefree.org

Sanderson Lincoln has partnered with the Town of Carefree and surrounding community non-profit organizations for many years. As a community minded dealership, this year, Sanderson Lincoln has generously provided Chanukah in Carefree with support. We are proud to call the Sanderson Lincoln Pavilion our home since our beginning and look forward to many more years of celebrations with the community in this beautiful outdoor space.

APS has been supporting Chanukah in Carefree through the Town of Carefree for years. Their generous grant has provided many services that have helped Chanukah in Carefree grow each and keep the light shining on this holiday celebration every year. For more information on APS please go to their website: https://www.aps.com

Spirit in the Desert is an amazing retreat center that welcomes all people to experience the pure beauty of God’s creation in the Sonoran Desert of Arizona. They also warmly welcomed Chanukah in Carefree to their facilities, and now provides our event with the financial support to help us support the community, and at no cost. For more information on Spirit in the Desert go to their website: https://spiritinthedesert.org

Temple Chai inspires and ingites robust Jewish life in the greater Phoenix area. The temple was integral to Chanukah in Carefree and donated the 6 ½ foot tall Menorah the first year of this event, which we are still using today. For more information on Temple Chai go to their website: https://www.templechai.com

The following organizations or business establishments have supported Chanukah in Carefree (CIC) in a variety of helpful ways.

Athens on Easy Street
This amazing Greek restaurant has been a great support for Chanukah in Carefree and this year again is providing Mediterranean food for one of our evenings for the community to enjoy. For more information on Athens on Easy Street go to their website: https://www.athensoneasy.com

An Eye On You Productions; Photography by Herbert Hitchon
An Eye On You Production; Photography by Herbert Hitchon
Herbert and Lyn Hitchon have been providing Photography services for Chanukah In Carefree since the first year of this event. For more information on their photography company, go to their website http://aneyeonyouproduction.com

The Grotto Cafe
The Grotto Cafe is a cherished institution in this area and not only serves great food and drinks, but is an amazing community meeting place and a community minded business. Grotto has been supporting Chanukah in Carefree for years, and again this year provides our community with a generous supply of waters, to help keep us all hydrated in the desert night air. For more information on The Grotto Cafe go to their website: https://grottocafe.com

Northridge Coffee
North Ridge Coffee will supply and serve coffee and tea during all 8 nights of Chanukah in Carefree. Their amazing coffee brand, Black and Tan, will also be available for sale, with North Ridge Coffee donating 30% of the proceeds to our selected Spirit of Giving Recipient, CCUEF. (Delicious Hot Chocolate will also be served by North Ridge Coffee) For more information about North Ridge Coffee, please visit their site at, www.northridge-coffee.com

Tech4Life
Tech4Life is our web designer and has provided wonderful web services to Chanukah in Carefree since 2020. For more information on Tech4Life go to their website: https://techfourlife.com

Foothills Shevatim
This is a new local Social Group that is led by one of the Chanukah in Carefree Volunteers. This new group has contributed greatly in various ways to support this event financially and in kind services. For more information on Foothills Shevatim contact: Sheryl Greenspan at sherylgreenspan2850@gmail.com

Shaina Rach Bakes
A wonderful local baker will be donating Chanukah cookies on Bauman Shabbat night, December 8th and JCC night Sunday, December 10th, and on every night of Chanukah (except Shabbat), will be selling cookies and donating a percentage of all sales to our Spirit of Giving recipient, Cave Creek Unified Education Foundation (CCUEF). For more information on Shaina Rach Bakes contact: Shainarachbakes@gmail.com

Samz Sweetz
Another wonderful local baker will be providing Challahs for our Shabbat ceremony and also provide Challah bites for the Oil tasting on the last night of Chanukah hosted by the Center for Jewish Philanthropy on Thursday night, December 13th. Samantha will also be selling Challahs on Thursday evening the 13th, and also on the first night of Chanukah, Thursday December 7th, with a percentage of all sales going to our Spirit of Giving recipient, Cave Creek Unified Education Foundation (CCUEF). For more information on Samantha contact: samzsweetz1@gmail.com

Carefree Coffee Roastery
Owners Lars and Maggie not only believe that a true coffee experience is not only their high quality and attention to detail and a safe and comfortable space, but their goal of supporting the community is paramount. Carefree Coffee Roastery has been supportive of Chanukah in Carefree for years and this year is helping with some specialty items including the Hot Chocolate.

Mohr Group Realty Executives
This excellent Real Estate firm has been helping families since 1985 and supporting Chanukah in Carefree for years. For more information on the Mohr group go to their website: mohrhomes.com

Phoenix Holocaust Association
The Phoenix Holocaust Association has generously helped Chanukah in Carefree identify meaningful speakers to bring the Holocaust experience to life for community, and provide for the sweet traditional Sufganiyot to celebrate the holiday. For more information on the Phoenix Holocaust Association, go to their website https://phxha.com/

The Bureau of Jewish Education of Greater Phoenix (BJE)
BJE is a full scale center for Lifelong Jewish Learning. On the last night of Chanukah (December 14th) they are bringing an Olive Oil Press to give a “hands-on” experience of making Olive Oil for a special Chanukiah. For more information on BJE, go to their website www.bjephoenix.org

Glaze Doughnuts
This new local baker is providing delicious sufganyot for Chanukah in Carefree this year. For more information go to their website: glazedonutscarefree.com

Culinary by Julie
This caterer’s Potato Latkes were a huge hit last year and we are looking forward to Julie providing this delicious Chanukah treat again this year. For more information go to their website www.culinarybyjulie.com.

Cee Rock Design
Cee Rock Design is our new Graphics designer for Chanukah in Carefree who has provided a great new look on all our promotional materials. For more information on Cee Rock Design contact: colleen@heavenslightwellness.com

MPG Promo & Print
MPG Promo & Print is an amazing printing specialist. Among other things, Michelle Polito-Gerber has helped us create a very special Havdalah spice bag label. For more information on MPG, go to their website mpgpromoprint.com.

Varsity Sports Show
Varsity Sports Show is an organization created by Vince D’ Aliesio, to spotlight great events in the community, through radio, television, podcast and livestream. Varsity Sports Show has been providing support to Chanukah in Carefree since 2020, when during Covid, this event began providing virtual access through Live Streaming. For more information on Varsity Sports Show go to their website: https://kdus1060.com/varsity-sports-show/

Shayna Maidels
This group has supported Chanukah in Carefree through promoting all eight nights of our event and setting up a special event to help raise funds and pocketbooks for our tzedakah on Friday night, Purse-Impressions. Shayna Maidels is a local Jewish women’s organization that focuses on supporting and empowering Jewish women in the United States. For more information on Shayna Maidels go to shaynamaidels.org

The following business establishments have generously donated a variety of items for Chanukah in Carefree which will be raffled over the 8 nights of this event to raise money for our selected “Spirit in Giving” charity this year, the Cave Creek Unified Education Foundation (CCUEF). More information on CCUEF can be found in the Charities tab on this website.

The following business establishments have generously donated a variety of items for Chanukah in Carefree which will be raffled over the 8 nights of this event to raise money for our selected “Spirit in Giving” charity this year, the Cave Creek Unified Education Foundation (CCUEF). More information on CCUEF can be found in the Charities tab on this website.