JEWISH FEDERATION OF GREATER

Caring for jews in need:jewish federation of greater atlanta cares for jews in need in order to create a safety net for the more than 120,000 jews in atlanta, as well as jews worldwide. We do this through funding a myriad of programs and avenues including: -assisting seniors through services like adult day care, transportation, affordable housing, case management, counseling and wellness programs -after-school programs for at-risk youth -job training and counseling for families in distress -feeding the hungry -supporting caregivers as they care for a loved one -embracing and educating individuals with disabilities -offering interest free loans for higher education and for emergency needs -delivering immediate support in times of crisis around the world, whether related to natural disaster, political unrest or economic instability - expanding access to mental health services with a focus on adolescents, and college students.we concentrate on this area of impact to help individuals weather life's unpredictable storms. Georgia is one of the fastest aging adult populations in the country, creating many needs as people live longer. Factors such as the economic downturn and continued high unemployment increase the need for financial assistance as well as mental health services. One in six children born in the u.s. Is diagnosed with a developmental disability, and it is no different in the jewish community. Coming out of the covid-19 pandemic and coupled with a surge of antisemitism, we are also expanding access to mental health clinical services, educational programs, and self-help trainings. While jewish households may have a lower-than-average ratio of families living in poverty, a recent community study still suggests that a significant percentage of jewish households earn less than $50,000 a year. We provide for needs, and we also empower self-sufficiency, not just in our local community but also worldwide, providing, for example, empowerment programs, tutoring and language/job training for ethiopian families who immigrate to israel.