The Network of Jewish Human Service Agencies is devastated by the unspeakable loss of eleven lives in this weekend's hate filled shooting at Pittsburgh's Tree of Life Synagogue. Our colleagues at JFCS in Pittsburgh have asked us to reach out to … [Read more...] about WAYS to HELP PITTSBURGH – Please share with your communities
Advocacy
Agencies that Provide Behavioral Health Services May Soon Be Eligible for New Federal Funding
On October 24th, the President signed into law comprehensive bipartisan legislation that includes the “Improving Access to Behavioral Health Information Technology Act”, which – for the first time -- authorizes the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid … [Read more...] about Agencies that Provide Behavioral Health Services May Soon Be Eligible for New Federal Funding
NJHSA Joins Summit on LGBT Senior Hunger
NJHSA Washington Representative Mindy Brodsky participated in a summit on hunger among Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Queer (LGBT) older adults, hosted by MAZON and SAGE. Did you know that LGBT Seniors are 60% more likely to experience food … [Read more...] about NJHSA Joins Summit on LGBT Senior Hunger
NJHSA Advocates on Capitol Hill for LGBTQ Youth in Foster Care System: Spotlight on JFCS Philadelphia
As a collection of faith-based human service providers, NJHSA is strongly motivated by our Jewish values to advocate on behalf of, and serve, the most vulnerable members of our communities, regardless of their beliefs or identities. One space where … [Read more...] about NJHSA Advocates on Capitol Hill for LGBTQ Youth in Foster Care System: Spotlight on JFCS Philadelphia
What We Saw at the Border
HIAS, together with colleagues at the Anti-Defamation League, led a delegation of 27 leaders of American Jewish organizations to witness the crisis in the way our government treats immigrants and asylum seekers, and to better understand how U.S. … [Read more...] about What We Saw at the Border
Network Joins 35 National Jewish Organizations to Support U.S. Refugee Admissions
The Network of Jewish Human Services Agencies signed onto a coalition letter, led by NJHSA member HIAS, to urge President Trump to continue the United States Refugee Admissions Program and to set a refugee quota of at least 75,000 next year. This … [Read more...] about Network Joins 35 National Jewish Organizations to Support U.S. Refugee Admissions