With a new Congress fast approaching and a changing political environment, we hope that you and your agency will take the opportunity to weigh in on the Network of Jewish Human Service Agencies 2019 Public Policy Priorities along with the separate … [Read more...] about NJHSA 2019 Public Policy Priorities: 2-Week Comment Period Now Open for Member Agencies – RESPOND TODAY!
Food/Nutrition
MAZON #FreedomfromHunger Campaign – Watch Now!
MAZON: A Jewish Response to Hunger just released the #FreedomFromHunger video campaign to raise awareness about the unacceptable problem of veteran hunger in America, and to encourage viewers to take action. Veterans are immigrants, LGBT, … [Read more...] about MAZON #FreedomfromHunger Campaign – Watch Now!
Educating and Engaging Your Agency on the Dangers of the “Public Charge” Proposed Rule
Our partners at the Jewish Federations of North America (JFNA) Strategic Health Resource Center invite you to participate in four upcoming tutorials on the Public Charge, which will be held on: Monday, November 12, at 4:00 p.m. EST, Tuesday, … [Read more...] about Educating and Engaging Your Agency on the Dangers of the “Public Charge” Proposed Rule
Network Joins National Faith Groups to Defend SNAP
The Network of Jewish Human Services Agencies is proud to stand with over 50 faith-based organizations in a letter to Congress calling for a Farm Bill which strengthens the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). NJHSA supports the Senate’s … [Read more...] about Network Joins National Faith Groups to Defend SNAP
JCS South Florida Opens Expanded Kosher Food Bank
More than 250 people attended the recent grand opening of Jewish Community Services of South Florida's new Kosher Food Bank. Aside from providing kosher food to more than 380 needy families throughout Miami-Dade County, including more than 120 … [Read more...] about JCS South Florida Opens Expanded Kosher Food Bank
JFS Colorado’s Lunchbox Express Provides Free Summer Lunches to Low-Income Children
Lunchbox Express, a program of Jewish Family Service of Colorado, will begin providing free summer lunches through the USDA’s Summer Food Service Program on May 29. Lunchbox Express is a simple mobile food delivery system that brings fresh, … [Read more...] about JFS Colorado’s Lunchbox Express Provides Free Summer Lunches to Low-Income Children