2021-2022
16%
14%
1. Jewish Community Center • JCL encompasses various programs and initiatives. Its partners include (Educational and Youth Programs, Community Relations and Advocacy, Global and Cultural Initiatives) 2. JFCS • JFCS Navigate: helping entrepreneurs from underserved communities start and expand small businesses. • Clinical Services: Our professional therapists create a warm, confidential and supportive environment for our clients to confront the difficulties and challenges in their life. • Family Stability: JFCS helps individuals and families navigate life’s challenges through a holistic case management approach that begins with an assessment of their situation and the development of a plan. • Immigrant and Refugee Services: Provide the resources and guidance needed to build a secure and fulfilling life in your new home, empowering you to embrace new beginnings with confidence and hope. • Klein Older Adults: JFCS offers seniors and their family caregivers a comprehensive range of services to meet the challenges of aging. • The Sonny & Janet Meyer Food Pantry: Through our partnership with Dare to Care, the food pantry operates on a “client-choice” model and provides a variety of fresh and shelf-stable food options (Kosher and non-Kosher) in addition to personal care items and cleaning supplies.
https://greaterlouisvilleproject.org/content/uploads/2016/11/Final-PDF_GLP-2015-Poverty-Report.pdf || https://www.brandeis.edu/cmjs/community-studies/louisville-report.html || jewishheritagefund.com || cflouisville.org
• Since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, over half of Jewish households in Louisville are in about the same financial situation as they were in January 2020 • 10% of households are doing worse financially, including about one third (35%) of Jewish households classified as struggling. • The most common financial hardship faced by Jewish households in Louisville over the past year is the inability to pay for medical care or for medicine. • 5% of Jewish households said they are unable to pay in full an unexpected $400 emergency expense with cash, money currently in a bank account, or a credit card. • 20%of Jewish households had to limit or change their involvement in Jewish life due to their financial situation. • 15% of all households were unable to contribute to Jewish causes to financial reasons, and 14% reduced their participation in Jewish activities. A small number of synagogue-member households required financial assistance to maintain their membership.
