2015
14%
13%
Boston invests in several services as shown below. CJP has been leading the way on this issue. Their “no wrong doors” campaign modeled how cities can create a culture of asking for and offering help. 1. Jewish Big Brothers Big Sisters: Connects children in need to adult mentors and introduces adults with disabilities to new friends. Programs for children serve those from a wide range of life circumstances, and there is no financial eligibility requirement. More information is available on the agency's website. 2. Jewish Family and Children's Service: Provides case management and coordination, financial assistance, assistance with funerals, scholarships, and interest-free loans for eligible families and individuals. Offers emergency and monthly food through Family Table and extends legal assistance to secure public benefits and other legal resources through the Bet Tzedek program. 3.Jewish Family Services of MetroWest: Provides case management, financial assistance for utilities, heating, medical needs, transportation, and food from Lucy & Joe's food pantry, as well as referrals and resources for vocational training, elder care, and public benefits 4.Jewish Vocational Service: Provides assistance with job searches, career counseling, workshops, and training. 5.Yad Chessed: Provides swift emergency financial assistance for basic needs, supermarket and Kosher market gift cards, compassionate budget counseling, and guidance to help people access additional resources and benefits. 6. Rofeh International: ROFEH is dedicated to assisting patients and their families from around the world and throughout the United States when they are forced to leave their homes to seek emergency medical treatment in Boston. 7. Hebrew Senior Life: The largest nonprofit provider of senior care and living communities in New England. 8. 2Life Communities: Provides affordable senior housing with a mission to ensure that all older adults have the opportunity to age in community 9. Yachad New England: Dedicated to addressing the needs of all Jewish individuals with disabilities and ensuring their inclusion in every aspect of Jewish life.
$5,363,602 Percentage of budget: 12%
• CJP created the Anti-Poverty Initiative (API) in 2015 where it serves as the umbrella for all economic vulnerability efforts led by the Federation • New study will be released in Summer 2025 • 35% of Jews in Boston utilize Social Security or Medicare
• Affordable housing for low- and middle-income families and for older adults • Supports for people who are over the income limits for services but who are at risk of becoming financially insecure
