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The Louis August Jonas Foundation

About Us
Our Mission and History
Our Staff
Board of Directors
Financial Reports
Strategic Plan
Contact Us
Work With Us
Programs
Our Programs
Camp Rising Sun
The Ethical Leadership Experience
Custom Programs for Schools & Groups
Curriculum
Apply
Apply
Apply to be a Second Year
Legacy Campers at CRS
Summer Staff
Frequently Asked Questions
Alumni
Get Involved
Our Global Community
CRS Alumni Directory
Alumni Networks
Alumni Scholarships
Alumni Opportunities
Alumni Publications
Events
Upcoming Events
Private Events
Media
Blog
Podcast
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Why Give
Why Give?
Ways to Give
CRS Sustainers
Planned Giving
Matching Gifts
Sponsor CRS Summer 2025!
Donate
May 5, 2025
Emily Barnard
Announcing our next Executive Director: Barry ...

It is with great excitement that, after an extensive search, we announce that Barrington (“Barry”) Fulton Jr. will be the next Executive Director of Louis August Jonas Foundation! Click to read the full announcement from our Board President, Cindy Abramson.

Announcing our next Executive Director: Barry Fulton
April 23, 2025
Emily Barnard
A Letter from Avi Blecherman (CRS '85): ...

Avi Blecherman, CRS ‘95, shares thoughtful and heartwarming reflections from an Old House Fellowship Reunion with former LAJF Executive Director, Billy Dubey.

A Letter from Avi Blecherman (CRS '85): Reflections on a Shared Odyssey
April 14, 2025
Emily Barnard
CRS Recent Camper Network Announcement

The Recent Camper Network is a community led by a team of recent camper Ambassadors dedicated to keeping their CRS experience alive long past their last day of Camp. Click to read more and get involved!

CRS Recent Camper Network Announcement
February 10, 2025
Emily Barnard
CRS Women's Brunch 2025

Thank you to everyone who joined us for our annual CRS Women’s Brunch! Click for photos from the event.

CRS Women's Brunch 2025
January 29, 2025
Emily Barnard
A Message from Helene

Click to read a special message from LAJF Executive Director, Helene Mattera.

A Message from Helene
Emily Barnard
May 5, 2025

Announcing our next Executive Director: Barry Fulton

Emily Barnard
May 5, 2025
Announcing our next Executive Director: Barry Fulton

It is with great excitement that, after an extensive search, we announce that Barrington (“Barry”) Fulton Jr. will be the next Executive Director of Louis August Jonas Foundation! Click to read the full announcement from our Board President, Cindy Abramson.

Emily Barnard
April 23, 2025

A Letter from Avi Blecherman (CRS '85): Reflections on a Shared Odyssey

Emily Barnard
April 23, 2025
A Letter from Avi Blecherman (CRS '85): Reflections on a Shared Odyssey

Avi Blecherman, CRS ‘95, shares thoughtful and heartwarming reflections from an Old House Fellowship Reunion with former LAJF Executive Director, Billy Dubey.

Emily Barnard
April 14, 2025

CRS Recent Camper Network Announcement

Emily Barnard
April 14, 2025
CRS Recent Camper Network Announcement

The Recent Camper Network is a community led by a team of recent camper Ambassadors dedicated to keeping their CRS experience alive long past their last day of Camp. Click to read more and get involved!

Emily Barnard
February 10, 2025

CRS Women's Brunch 2025

Emily Barnard
February 10, 2025
CRS Women's Brunch 2025

Thank you to everyone who joined us for our annual CRS Women’s Brunch! Click for photos from the event.

Emily Barnard
January 29, 2025

A Message from Helene

Emily Barnard
January 29, 2025
A Message from Helene

Click to read a special message from LAJF Executive Director, Helene Mattera.

Emily Barnard
December 18, 2024

A Special Message from Rick Richter

Emily Barnard
December 18, 2024
A Special Message from Rick Richter

A special message from Rick Richter. Click to read in full.

Emily Barnard
December 12, 2024

Give to Ethical Leadership this Giving Season!

Emily Barnard
December 12, 2024
Give to Ethical Leadership this Giving Season!

Make a gift to Camp Rising Sun this giving season and support ethical leadership! Click to read a special message from LAJF Executive Director, Helene Mattera.

Emily Barnard
November 4, 2024

10th Annual NYAA Picnic in Central Park

Emily Barnard
November 4, 2024
10th Annual NYAA Picnic in Central Park

This year was the 10th Annual CRS Alumni Picnic in Central Park! Thank you to the New York Alumni Association for hosting and for everyone who joined us. Click the post to check out photos from the event.

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LOUIS AUGUST JONAS FOUNDATION
6 RISING SUN LANE
RHINEBECK, NY, 12572, UNITED STATES
+1 (212) 686-1930
CONTACT@LAJF.ORG

The Louis August Jonas Foundation (LAJF) and Camp Rising Sun (CRS) have a long-held commitment to the principles of diversity, stemming from our mission. In that spirit, LAJF and CRS do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, creed, color, sexual orientation, nation of origin, gender, sex, or gender identity. 

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Louis August Jonas Foundation, 6 Rising Sun Lane, Rhinebeck, NY, 12572, United States(212) 686-1930contact@lajf.org