Funds Will Support Programs and Services for Area Holocaust Survivors
Jewish Family Service of Atlantic & Cape May Counties (JFS) received a $204,497 grant from the Claims Conference Social Services Program to assist the 20 Holocaust survivors who live in this region. JFS provides essential programs and services to Survivors including homecare, case management, emergency financial assistance, Kosher meals, transportation, socialization programs and more.
“At JFS, we are honored and dedicated to taking care of Holocaust survivors in our county,” said Andrea Steinberg, JFS Chief Executive Officer. “Our staff is committed to providing essential support, which hopefully immeasurably adds to their quality of life as they age with grace, dignity and independence.”
“The care and support of Holocaust survivors is not just our mission as an organization, it is our moral duty. We are proud to support the great work being done by JFS ensuring that survivors in their area are being cared for in their homes with the dignity that was stripped from them in their youth,” said Greg Schneider, Executive Vice President, Claims Conference.
Founded in 1951 by representatives of 23 major international Jewish organizations, the Jewish Material Claims Against Germany (Claims Conference) negotiates for and disburses funds to individuals and organizations and seeks the return of Jewish property stolen during the Holocaust. In 2024, the Claims Conference will distribute approximately $888 million in grants to over 300 social service agencies worldwide which supports over 115,000 Holocaust survivors.
For information on making a pledge to JFS’ Holocaust Survivors Fund, contact Beth Joseph at 609.822.7409 or bjoseph@jfsatlantic.org.
For more about the Claims Conference, visit www.claimscon.org.
About Jewish Family Service
Jewish Family Service of Atlantic & Cape May Counties (JFS) encourages strong families, thriving children, healthy adults, energized seniors and vital communities. With dozens of program areas, JFS specializes in counseling, mental health services, homeless programs, vocational services, adult and older adult services and also hosts an on-site food pantry. The agency impacts 13,000 lives throughout Atlantic and Cape May Counties each year.
JFS’ mission is to motivate and empower people to realize their potential and enhance their quality of life. In keeping with Jewish values and the spirit of tikkun olam (healing the world), JFS provides services with integrity, compassion, respect and professionalism regardless of their religion, race, gender, sexual orientation, ethnicity, age or background.
For more information or to keep up-to-date with events and programs, visit JFS at jfsatlantic.org or follow us on Facebook, X (formerly Twitter), Instagram and LinkedIn.
