A variety of emergency assistance funds are offered to people in need:
EMERGENCY CASH ASSISTANCE GRANTS are available for young and old Jewish people in need to cover unusual expenses and to help maintain quality of life. Funds are provided through
UJA-Federation of New York.
Contact: Debbie Schrag
Phone: 914-632-6433 ext 23 E-mail: dschrag@wjcs.com
KEMPNER CASH RELIEF FUND
One-time emergency funds to support WJCS client families in crisis situations. Application required.
Contact: John Alterman
Phone: 914-949-7699 ext 374 E-mail: jalterman@wjcs.com
NY TIMES NEEDIEST CASES FUND
WJCS participates in the yearly NY Times Neediest Cases Campaign in the Fall as part of the
UJA-Federation of New York network. As a result, emergency funding is available for direct service to people in crisis. Applications required.
Contact: Debbie Schrag
Phone: 914-632-6433 ext 23 E-mail: dschrag@wjcs.com
HOME CARE SUPPORT FOR JEWISH HOLOCAUST SURVIVORS
WJCS receives funds from the Conference on Material Claims against Germany to provide home care assistance to needy Holocaust Survivors.
Contact: Valerie Rissman
Phone: 914-761-0600 ext 344 E-mail: vrissman@wjcs.com
JEWISH POVERTY OUTREACH providing case management and financial assistance to low income individuals and families
Phone: 914-949-7699 ext. 304
PASSOVER ASSISTANCE in the form of special foods and cash enable Jewish individuals to observe the Passover holiday.
Contact: Bernie Kimberg
Phone: 914-761-0600 ext 213 E-mail: bkimberg@wjcs.com
EMERGENCY FOOD PANTRY is maintained with contributions from local synagogues and organizations. Contact: Anna Cavaliere, Administrative Secretary
Phone: 914-761-0600 ext 311 E-mail: acavaliere@wjcs.com
For further information about Emergency Cash Relief programs
Contact: Jeff Apotheker, Director, Quality Assurance
Phone: 914-761-0600 ext 216 E-mail: japotheker@wjcs.com
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