B NAI B RITH

Senior services and housing: the center for senior services (css), bbi advocates on behalf of older persons on a variety of topics of concern to this ever-growing group of americans including, but certainly not limited to; aging-in-place, healthcare, social security, transportation, income protection and "healthy" aging. Through a national network of 38 b'naih b'rith-sponsered hud-assisted apartment buildings, the organization provides safe, supportive, quality housing to over 5,000 low-income seniors throughout the united states, without regard to race, religion or national origin. B'nai b'rith is the largest national jewish sponsor of subsidized housing in the country. The center also provides regular services, ongoing training and programs to individual board members, management professionals and residents in order to improve the overall management and administration of this national housing network. Whenever possible, bbi works with local b'nai b'rith community groups to investigate, develop and expand the range of affordable housing programs.

Jewish continuity: b'nai b'rith connect empowers the next generation of jewish community leaders through diplomatic encounters, shabbat dinners, community programs, travel opportunities, and educational opportunities. Unto every person there is a name and other efforts promote holocaust remembrance. Students share their experiences and win scholarships in the none shall be afraid contest. Bbi supports additional campus and youth programming through grants and allocations.

Humanitarian assistance: disaster relief campaigns raise and distribute funds to the victims of natural disasters. The israel emergency fund works to meet needs in israel during times of crisis by providing, food, clothing, technology, mental health support and more.