| Grant Recipient: | Jewish Family Service; Jewish Vocational Service; Jewish Free Loan Association; Bureau of Jewish Education; and Jewish Big Brothers Big Sisters |
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| Program: | Jewish Family Relief Network |
| Grant Purpose: |
Provide first-time clients recently impacted by the economic downturn with coordinated services such as case management, mental health care, job retraining and placement, navigation of financial systems, and assistance with housing, food and medical expenses. |
| Award: | $750,000 |
| Beneficiary: | All Ages |
| Field of Interest: | Social Services |
The Jewish Family Relief Network is a new model of collaboration seeded by The Foundation to provide a coordinated response to families and individuals recently and directly affected by the economic downturn. The Network is comprised of the following five agencies which are experiencing a dramatic increase in requests: Jewish Family Service (JFS), Jewish Vocational Service (JVS), Jewish Free Loan Association (JFLA), Bureau of Jewish Education (BJE), and Jewish Big Brothers Big Sisters (JBBBS).
The five agencies in the Network are delivering services to first-time clients who have been recently impacted by layoffs, reduction of hours, changes in family finances or other situations directly related to the economic downturn. The agencies are coordinating their efforts to refer clients and deliver services including case management, mental health care, job placement, navigation of financial systems, and assistance with critical food and medical expenses. Network members are also collaboratively tracking clients, services, scholarships, and loans provided.