The Network of Jewish Human Service Agencies joins the world in shock and despair in the wake of the most recent mass shootings which took place over the last few days in El Paso, Texas; Dayton, Ohio; and Gilroy, California. We urge Congress and … [Read more...] about Statement on Mass Shootings in El Paso, Dayton and Gilroy
Justice
Congressional Recess – ACT in AUGUST!
The House of Representatives adjourned last week for its August Recess and the Senate will adjourn this coming Friday with members of both houses in their home districts through September 8th. The recess period is a great time to build meaningful … [Read more...] about Congressional Recess – ACT in AUGUST!
Supplemental EFSP Aid for Agencies Serving Migrants
As you may know, Congress recently signed into law a $4.95 billion supplemental border aid package. This package included $30 million to the Federal Emergency Food and Shelter Program (EFSP) to assist nonprofits and state agencies serving recently … [Read more...] about Supplemental EFSP Aid for Agencies Serving Migrants
SPOTLIGHT: Disabilities Services Professionals Affinity Group
The Disabilities Services Professionals group met for the first time in late February 2019. The initial meeting was meet and greet style, attracting more than 20 professionals from across the Network. Participants got to know more about one another … [Read more...] about SPOTLIGHT: Disabilities Services Professionals Affinity Group
Take Action Today to Protect the Poverty Line
June 4, 2019 The Office of Management and Budget (OMB) recently proposed a change to the methodology used to determine the poverty threshold that would affect programs using the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) poverty guidelines … [Read more...] about Take Action Today to Protect the Poverty Line
Statement on Poway
Once again, our country is shocked from the horrors of another synagogue shooting. Once again, a community must find the courage needed to begin the long and painful healing process. Once again, a member agency of the Network of Jewish Human … [Read more...] about Statement on Poway
