WHERE THE MONEY GOES

FIGHTING POVERTY

& IMPROVING WELLBEING

As a community, we have a responsibility to help those in greatest need. Together with our network of partner agencies, we work to improve the lives of our community’s most vulnerable. We help those who live in poverty, people with mental and physical illnesses, individuals with disabilities, new immigrants, seniors, Holocaust survivors and others who need a hand up.

 

For thousands of years the concept of charity and tzedakah has sustained, enhanced and strengthened Jewish life. UJA Federation, with the help of the community, embraces Torontonians’ needs at every age and life stage.

AGENCIES

Bernard Betel Centre for Creative Living - $112,836

A vibrant community centre providing services and programs to seniors. Services include fitness, recreation, trips and travel, special events, community support services, health and wellness, volunteer opportunities, lectures, computer classes, art lessons and many other services.

Healthy at Home brings free social, recreational, educational, cultural, health promotion and other programs to 15 sites along the Bathurst Street corridor in North York and York Region. Its aim is to create supportive environments and to build social networks and connections for low-income, isolated and unaffiliated Holocaust survivors and seniors.

See more at betelcentre.org

Chai Tikvah Foundation - $30,000

Provides support services and housing for adult consumers of mental health services, including both residential and at-home support options.

See more at chaitikvah.org

Circle of Care - $135,000

Provides the special understanding, knowledge and sensitivity required to support Holocaust survivors, as well as access to the services they need to remain in their own homes and to age with dignity.

See more at circleofcare.com

Jewish Addiction Community Services (JACS) - $95,000

JACS provides tools and resources to explore and pursue recovery in a safe and nurturing environment for those suffering from or affected by addiction. JACS also helps the community understand what resources exist, to assist them in better preparing for a safer future for our families.

See more at jacstoronto.org

Jewish Family & Child (JF&CS) - $2,969,490

Supports the healthy development of individuals, children, families, and communities through prevention, protection, counseling, education and advocacy services, within a Jewish framework.

See more at jfandcs.com

Jewish Free Loan Toronto - $97,000

Provides interest-free loans to individuals in need in the Jewish community across the Greater Toronto Area.

See more at jewishfreeloan.ca

Jewish Immigrant Aid Services Toronto (JIAS) - $925,000

A community and government funded immigrant service organization providing Jewish immigrants with comprehensive welcome, settlement and community connection services towards social and economic integration.

See more at jiastoronto.org

Jewish Vocational Services (JVS) - EMET Employment - $213,361

Helps people succeed by providing employment, social and educational services which meet the changing needs of the diverse communities served by JVS. Enables people to maximize their potential at work and school, and helps employers connect with the right human resources.

See more at jvstoronto.org

Kayla's Children Centre - $100,000

Provides high-quality, cutting-edge educational, therapeutic, and recreational programs for infants, children and teens with special needs, and assists their families by offering support and respite. Kayla’s Children Centre embraces children of all abilities, religious affiliations and needs, and is rich in Jewish education and tradition.

See more at kaylaschildrencentre.org

Reena - $87,223

Reena promotes dignity, individuality, independence, personal growth and community inclusion for people with developmental disabilities within a framework of Jewish culture and values.

See more at reena.org

PROGRAMS

Healthy at Home Special Allocation - $125,000

Supports the Healthy At Home initiative that brings free social, recreational, educational, cultural, health promotion and other programs to 15 sites along the Bathurst Street corridor in North York and York Region. Its aim is to create supportive environments and to build social networks and connections for low-income, isolated and unaffiliated Holocaust survivors and seniors.

See more at betelcentre.org

Russian Golden Age Cultural Program - $31,846

Offers comprehensive recreational and educational opportunities, community support and wellness activities to Russian-speaking seniors.

See more at betelcentre.org

Socialization Programs - $55,006

Provide events and activities to develop a supportive social network for seniors at risk of social isolation.

See more at betelcentre.org

Circle of Care Transportation - $20,000

Every year Circle of Care provides rides to seniors living on their own, transporting them to doctors’ appointments, shopping trips and recreational activities, to support independent living and enhance their quality of life.

See more at circleofcare.com

Poverty Reduction Initiative - DoortoDoor- $127,000

This funding supported the delivery of services during the launch phase of the innovative DoortoDoor initiative, created to ensure accessibility to a range of life- sustaining services for vulnerable seniors and Holocaust survivors, and to provide them with a measure of hope and dignity.

See more at jewishtoronto.com/door-to-door

JF&CS Supplementary Financial Assistance Program (SFAP) - $2,100,000

Provides direct financial assistance to the most vulnerable members of the Jewish community.

See more at jfandcs.com

Emergency Funds for Holocaust Survivors - $82,500

Assistance includes funds to cover emergencies such as rent money to prevent eviction or utility shut-off; emergency relocation; health care services and medical devices not covered by government programs.

See more at jfandcs.com

Holocaust Survivors Service Coordination - $75,000

Administers emergency medical and dental funding for Holocaust survivors.

See more at jfandcs.com

JIAS Financial Supplementation Program - $115,000

Provides direct financial assistance to newcomer families in financial need.

See more at jiastoronto.org

JF&CS / JVS Joint Employment Program - $30,000

The Joint JVS/JF&CS Employment Program has been operating since 1997 to provide current JF&CS clients who are receiving income support with direct and individualised access to JVS Toronto employment services.

See more at jfandcs.com

Kehilla Residential Program - $18,500

Champions affordable housing in the Greater Toronto Area and implements housing initiatives for the Jewish community.