A new building for the Jewish Federation of Greater Houston that will go up as part of a planned expansion project for the Evelyn Rubenstein Jewish Community Center of Houston will be named after two of its biggest donors.
The Velva G. and H. Fred Levine Jewish Federation of Greater Houston Building will be named for the Houston philanthropy duo after the couple recently donated a substantial financial gift for the new building, according to a July 22 announcement from the federation.
“The Federation is equally proud and grateful that Velva and Fred continue to ensure our community’s strength by leading this historic endeavor for the Federation,” said Jewish Federation of Greater Houston Board Chair Bobby Lapin in a news release. “The Levines have always prioritized community and, because of that commitment to all of us, their generosity will leave a lasting legacy on Houston’s Jewish community and help ensure Jewish lives are supported throughout our city and the world.”
The new building relocated closer the South Braeswood Boulevard and Atwell Drive as part of the ERJCC's $50 million expansion and renovation project, focusing on creating a central and welcoming experience, expanding core program spaces, enhancing security and accessibility into and around the campus, mitigate against future flooding, and provide a more modern destination for members. The Federation building will include new technology and meeting spaces.
