Edith And Carl Marks Jewish Community House Of Bensonhurst Inc

Cammarata american dream center - marks jch self-sufficiency center, funded by robin hood, tiger foundation, uja federation of ny as well as nys otda provides comprehensive workforce development services such as employment preparation, job skills and vocational training opportunities, direct job placement as well as post placement support to insure job retention that leads to self-sufficiency to over 2,500 enrolled adults. More than 1,200 clients were placed in employment, with more than 85% of clients retaining their employment beyond 3 months, an industry standard representing a high level of success. In addition, over 1,300 clients were enrolled in english for speakers of other languages (esol) and adult basic education (abe) courses at the marks jch, funded by nys department of education and nyc dycd.

Social and senior adult services - marks jch uplift: community social response, funded by uja federation of ny, provides comprehensive services to over 6,000 clients annually, assisting people of all ages to combat poverty, social isolation and promote family stability and self-sufficiency. Using our 360 degree approach, services are individualized, touch multiple generations within families and address ongoing and/or emerging needs of immigrants. Marks jch senior center, holocaust survivors center and the good neighbors nnorc provides daily lunches, meals on the go and emergency food services. In addition to education, recreation, wellness group sessions, health management and personal care services, case management and assistance was provided to 4,000 seniors with over 12,000 units of service.

Mriya - workforce, educational and social service supports for young adult ukrainian newcomers - for nearly three years, marks jch has been at the center of providing resettlement services to the influx of ukrainian refugees seeking safety and stability as they flee an escalating war. The marks jch has spearheaded services throughout southern brooklyn for more than 20,000 ukrainians inclusive of hundreds of young adult newcomers (18-25 years old) within this vulnerable population. The marks jch's mriya initiative provides comprehensive supports inclusive of entitlements navigation and certification, legal referrals and clinics, psychological support, crisis assistance, adult literacy offerings, vocational training and employment, pathways to college, internship and apprenticeship opportunities and most significantly a community of peer-support. Through these intensive services the marks jch has bolstered the career trajectories of these young adults and set them on a path towards true self-sufficiency. Mriya is generously supported by the robin hood foundation.citizenship integration immigration services - the marks jch has over three decades of expertise in serving immigrants and newcomers to nyc - providing civics instruction, adult education and community-based social services that remove barriers for clients and families as they build self-sufficient futures. Through a long-standing partnership with nylag (new york legal assistance group), marks jch has been able to offer onsite legal assistance for naturalization applications in addition to adult literacy courses. Through this unique partnership, we have been able to expand the availability of high-quality citizenship preparation services across nyc and provide opportunities for immigrants to gain the knowledge and skills necessary to integrate into the fabric of american society. Marks jch citizenship integration, education and training services are made possible through funding received by the u.s. Department of homeland security (dhs) and u.s. Citizenship and immigration services (uscis.)center for youth and families with disabilities - youth m'power - the marks jch center for youth & families with disabilities emphasizes inclusion and equal access to our renowned community programs and services. Providing robust offerings to youth, adolescents, young adults and families inclusive of: academic and tutoring supporting, developmental swim, summer day camp, advocacy and training for families and staff. The marks jch youth m'power initiative focuses on bridging the gap for teens with disabilities (ages 13-21 years old) as they move from school to adulthood. Providing individualized academic supports, career readiness training, health and lifestyles education, college application assistance, internships and most significantly enhanced social integration. These program services are made possible through the generosity of the j.e. & z.b. Butler foundation.cash assistance - as part of its comprehensive social service model, marks jch provides emergency cash assistance to vulnerable families and individuals. Client applicants are screened through the marks jch eligibility criteria inclusive of a formal in-depth intake and assessment processes with marks jch case managers; completion of a uniformed assessment form; as well as supportive documents that validate need. All cash assistance applications, assessments and distribution processes adhere to monitoring standards developed and set in place by respective funding sources.