The Network has recently begun some dialogue with Envoy America, a specialized ridesharing service specifically designed to support the complex needs of older adults. The company currently operates in several US cities including: Phoenix, Tucson, … [Read more...] about Better B’Yachad – Holiday Senior Transportation, Assistance & Companionship
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Request for Proposals Funding to Support Persons with Disabilities
The Network of Jewish Human Service Agencies, with generous funding support from an international funding partner, announces an opportunity for Network U.S. and Israeli member agencies to apply for funding for the development and implementation of … [Read more...] about Request for Proposals Funding to Support Persons with Disabilities
Jewish Broadcasting Service to Televise High Holiday Services
Every Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur, there are those who are unable to attend a synagogue service in person. There is a way, however, for every Jew to be able to participate in the High Holidays. The Jewish Broadcasting Service (JBS), a Jewish, … [Read more...] about Jewish Broadcasting Service to Televise High Holiday Services
Urge Congress to Pass the Lessening Impediments from Tax (LIFT) for Charities Act (H.R. 6460)
For years, many nonprofit employers, like Jewish agencies, have provided transit benefits to their employees as a tax-free or tax-advantaged fringe benefit. The recent tax reform bill, The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017, provides that, effective … [Read more...] about Urge Congress to Pass the Lessening Impediments from Tax (LIFT) for Charities Act (H.R. 6460)
Tell Congress to Stand Up for Refugees
In the coming weeks, President Trump will decide on the number of refugees the U.S. will resettle in 2019. Join NJHSA and member agency HIAS in asking Congress to demand that President Trump set a refugee admissions ceiling of at lead least 75,000. … [Read more...] about Tell Congress to Stand Up for Refugees
Invitation to Join Exploratory Call in Response to AARP RFP
The Network is pleased to invite interested agencies to participate in a conference call meeting on Thursday, September 6th at 3pm EST. The focus for the call will be to share information learned following recent dialogue with the AARP Foundation … [Read more...] about Invitation to Join Exploratory Call in Response to AARP RFP