Transformation to Competitive Employment Act
February 12, 2019
Chairman Scott, Senator Casey, and Congresswoman McMorris Rodgers Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Help Workers with Disabilities Transition to Competitive, Integrated Employment “Expanding competitive integrated employment results in higher wages and greater satisfaction for workers with disabilities.” WASHINGTON – Congressman Bobby Scott (VA-03), chairman of the Committee on Education and Labor, Senator Bob Casey (D-PA), and […]
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ACTION ALERT: Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program
February 7, 2019
SNAP, the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program formerly known as “food stamps,” is our nation’s most important anti-hunger program. It lifts millions of people out of poverty. On February 1, 2019, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) released a proposed rule to increase SNAP work requirements. JFNA and the Network of Jewish Human Service Agencies (NJHSA) […]
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February Offerings
February 5, 2019
The Network is offering a variety of calls and webinars this month. There is something for just about everyone. A few of the offerings are designed for member agency professionals wishing to further engage with peers in profession-specific affinity groups. Please visit the Members Only section of the Network website for registration links. Additionally, there are […]
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Grants Awarded for California Holocaust Survivor Assistance Program
January 30, 2019
The Jewish Public Affairs Committee of California (JPAC) is pleased to announce the award of $3.6 million in grants from the California Department of Social Services to six Jewish Family Service agencies. The grants will provide badly needed support for elderly Holocaust survivors who are struggling to live out their days in dignity. The grants […]
Read Full ArticleAction Alert: FY 2019 Nonprofit Security and Emergency Food & Shelter Programs
January 29, 2019
With a temporary agreement reached to reopen shuttered parts of the government through February 15th, the House and Senate returned to work today to complete the unfinished Appropriations for FY 2019, including for programs of the Department of Homeland Security. The Department of Homeland Security spending bill funds two of our key priorities: FEMA’s Nonprofit […]
Read Full ArticleStatement in Opposition of HHS Waiver for South Carolina Agency
January 28, 2019
The Network of Jewish Human Service Agencies stands united in firm opposition of the recent US Department of Health and Human Services’ decision to grant a waiver authorizing a South Carolina social service agency to discriminate against prospective foster parents on the basis of religion. As a non-profit, receiving government funding, Miracle Hill Ministries of […]
Read Full ArticleCANCELLED – Government Shutdown Conference Call Briefing & Dialogue
January 28, 2019
With the agreement now in place to end the partial US Government Shutdown, the NJHSA/JFNA Conference Call & Dialogue which had been scheduled for Thursday, January 31, 2019 at 2pm ET is CANCELLED. We may, depending of the nature of this evolving dynamic, reschedule this call at a later date. In the interim, please do share any updates […]
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January Member Agency Highlights
January 24, 2019
Check out the January Member Agency Highlights. Members were busy! The best part of our NETWORK is sharing successes. We want to promote your organizations. Let your fellow member agencies know what’s going on in your community! Share updates with Megan, Director of Marketing & Communications.
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Early Bird Registration Rates Extended to February 4th
January 21, 2019
The early bird rate has been extended. Registration rates will now increase on Monday, February 4th. Register today and learn best and groundbreaking practices on program development, find innovative ways to build organizational capacity, explore management and lay leadership issues, and discover ways to collaborate with The Network. Click here for details.
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Opening Plenary Lunch – Crisis Response: A Working Conversation with Michael Herman
January 14, 2019
We’re opening this year’s Annual Conference with collaborative working conversations on one of the most important questions facing agencies and their communities in 2019. How do you handle a crisis in your community and/or support agencies in the Network experiencing crisis response? Four Network member agencies: JFS Los Angeles, JFS San Diego, JFS Houston and JFCS […]
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