For Beth Sholom Village, that understanding has long been at the heart of its mission to care for seniors with compassion and dignity. This spring, that mission expanded with the launch of Beth Sholom Village’s community grant program, supporting nonprofit organizations serving seniors throughout Tidewater.

 While BSV’s grant program was primarily created to support organizations serving Jewish seniors, the inaugural grant cycle also reflects Beth Sholom Village’s broader commitment to strengthening the lives of older adults across the community. Applications were received from a diverse group of nonprofit organizations addressing some of the most important challenges facing seniors today. 

 Following a review process led by Tidewater Jewish Foundation’s staff and Beth Sholom Village’s Grant Committee, the organization’s board of directors approved the slate of grant recipients.

 “For over 40 years, Beth Sholom Village has been caring for older adults with kindness, compassion, and dignity,” says Fay Silverman, board chair of Beth Sholom Village. “Through this grant program, we are proud and honored to extend support to organizations that are helping seniors remain active, connected, engaged, and cared for throughout our community.”

 The grants will support a wide range of needs, including caregiver support, indigent Jewish burials, expanded transportation options, outreach services, reducing social isolation, food insecurity, home improvements, emergency assistance, and visitation programs. 

Edie Schlain, chair of the Beth Sholom Village Grant Committee, says the process highlighted both the growing needs of seniors and the extraordinary dedication of the diverse local organizations working to meet them.

 “Beth Sholom Village is here to help seniors with food, housing, transportation, and connection,” Schlain says. “Our commitment to caring for older adults remains as strong as ever.”

 Grant recipients will be formally recognized during a special community celebration hosted by Beth Sholom Village on June 17.

 A full list of grant recipients can be viewed at: https://bethsholomvillage.com. 

 Rooted in Jewish values and a long-standing commitment to compassion, responsibility, and tikkun olam, the call to repair the world, the grant program reflects Beth Sholom Village’s evolving mission to support older adults both within its community and far beyond. The program is designed to empower nonprofit organizations that are reimagining what it means to age well.

 Eligible 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations are invited to apply for funding to support new or existing programs that serve seniors. Grant proposals may focus on essential services, but Beth Sholom Village is especially interested in creative, forward-thinking ideas that address unmet needs, programs that reduce isolation, build skills, spark joy, and help seniors stay connected to their communities.

 “This grant program is about more than meeting basic needs; it’s about possibility,” says Fay Silverman, board chair of Beth Sholom Village. “We want to encourage organizations to think creatively about how seniors can continue to learn, contribute, and thrive. No idea is too far-fetched if it helps seniors age with dignity, purpose, and engagement.”

 Silverman notes that meaningful solutions often come from organizations working closest to the community, those who understand both the challenges seniors face and the opportunities to address them in fresh, impactful ways.

 While Beth Sholom Village is the owner and steward of the grant program, grant administration is provided by Tidewater Jewish Foundation, ensuring a transparent, consistent, and equitable application and review process.

 The application period opened January 15, 2026, and will remain open through March 15, 2026. Nonprofit organizations interested in applying are encouraged to review grant guidelines and criteria before submitting a proposal.

More information about the Beth Sholom Village Grant Program, including eligibility details and application access, is available at bethsholomvillage.com.