2011
39%
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1. JFS is a leading provider of social and mental health services, and supportive, affordable housing in Greater Milwaukee, for individuals, families and children of every age, race, religion, income, or lifestyle this includes: ◦ Case Management and Social Services: Offer support services that increase levels of independence, personal safety, and stability. ◦ Mental Health Services: Comprehensive mental health services to meet your unique needs. ◦ JFS Housing: JFS took action to address the urgent community need for safe and affordable housing options for individuals with disabilities, seniors and low-income families. 2. JCC programs and services create spaces, build opportunities, and inspire Jewish moments for diverse communities. ◦ Nutrition Services: Fuel your wellness journey with one-on-one nutrition coaching. ◦ Wellness 360: Offering adults with disabilities a wide range of social, educational, recreational, and volunteer opportunities. ◦ Chaverim: Chaverim is an adult social group for individuals of differing abilities to enjoy social, recreational, and educational programs. ◦ Bonim Farms: A workforce readiness program that employs adults with disabilities to work as Farm Fellows at the Albert & Ann Deshur JCC Rainbow Day camp ◦ Jewish Community Pantry: provides emergency food to individuals and families in crisis throughout the greater Milwaukee community."
• $500K in unrestricted funding allocated to JFS.
• Households with fewer economic resources were most severely impacted by the economic downturn. Nearly four in ten (39%) of households with incomes under $50,000 reported a serious impact on family finances. • Serious negative impacts of the economic downturn were reported by 25% of respondents age 40- 59
