In the News
We are proud to share the impact our grantee partners and initiatives are having, shaping meaningful conversations and driving change within the Jewish community and beyond.
Hillel International
Zalik Foundation Invests in Innovative Hillel Programs to Support Mental Health and Wellbeing of Jewish Students
Since the start of the pandemic, the already considerable mental health crisis among college students has only grown, exacerbating existing challenges such as limited capacity at university counseling services.
Jewish Federation of Greater Atlanta
Celebrating the Inaugural JAMS Cohort
On May 18, 2025, the Jewish Atlanta Merit Scholarship (JAMS)—a bold new initiative powered by the Zalik Foundation—honored 11 exceptional teens for their academic excellence, leadership, and deep connection to Jewish life. The celebration dinner, held at The Dupree, brought together recipients and their families for a moving evening of pride and purpose.
Atlanta Business Chronical
Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta secures 10-acres from Zalik Foundation for mental health center
One of two office buildings the Zalik Foundation donated to Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta for a new behavioral and mental health center expected to open near CHOA’s North Druid Hills campus in 2023.
The Jerusalem Post
IDF program to integrate women into cyber units raises $1 million
The IDF ‘Mamriot’ program, supported by the Zalik Foundation and FIDF, aims to close the gender gap in the Israeli military’s cyber units.
Atlanta Jewish Times
Zalik Foundation Grant for IDF Cyber Security
The gift will support an Israel Ministry of Defense program to expand the role of women in cyber warfare.
Atlanta Jewish Times
Putting Southern Camping on the Map
There’s a new jewel in Atlanta’s Jewish organizational crown, and its focus is on youth!
The Weber School
The Zalik Foundation makes $19 Million Grant
Investment to Expand & Enhance Weber Programming, Faculty, and Facilities to Serve Growing Student Population and Greater Atlanta Jewish Community
Atlanta Jewish Times
Zalik Gives Big for Children’s Mental Health
Children’s Health Care of Atlanta receives a $34 million site for mental health center.
Atlanta Jewish Foundation
JF&CS Receives $500,000 Matching Grant from The Zalik Foundation to Address Youth Mental Health and Wellbeing
Jewish Family & Career Services Receives $500,000 Matching Grant from The Zalik Foundation to Address Youth Mental Health and Wellbeing
The Aha Connection
The Weber School Launches The Daniel Zalik Academy Housed in a MIT-Inspired FAB LAB
The Zalik Academy will be housed in a MIT-inspired FAB LAB on The Weber School campus, a comprehensive facility directed by expert professionals and an array of technological resources.
Atlanta Jewish Times
Weber Dedicates New Tzadik Performing Arts Center
This new state-of-the-art facility was made possible by The Zalik Foundation as a core component of its $19 million grant to Weber in 2022
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Children’s announces major gift, new center
Amid a record number of child suicides and skyrocketing cases of depression and anxiety, Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta on Wednesday announced a major real estate gift that it will use to open a new center for mental health services.
Jewish Family & Career Services Atlanta
JF&CS Launches Be Well Atlanta Initiative
Jewish Family and Career Services (JF&CS) today announced it has received a $500,000 matching grant from the Zalik Foundation to help address the growing teen mental health needs through a new Jewish Atlanta mental health and wellness program.
