National Council Of Jewish Women Incorporated

The critical response program: in 2023-24, this program included rental assistance, guaranteed income pilots, and clothing and household assistance.

Enrichment services:moms wellness network - monthly facilitated meetings for moms participating in other ncjw|la services. In 2023-24, participants met monthly for facilitated conversation and workshops with dinner and childcare provided to all participants (22 participants per year).scholarships - funds are available for southern california students, including awards specifically for non-traditional students and students pursuing vocational degrees, teaching credentials, nursing degrees and for female students who are returning to school after an extended time off (25 recipients per year).

Advocacy & community engagement (ace):advocacy & community engagement (ace) at ncjw | la is dedicated to fostering a just society and addressing the needs of women, children, and families through effective advocacy training. Members and volunteers actively participate in an annual lobby day, focusing on progressive policies that promote economic justice and equity for women in los angeles. These efforts include advocating for financial stability, a fair economy, tax reforms, and robust work protections. Ncjw | la prioritizes comprehensive reforms across local to national platforms to tackle wage disparities, housing inequities, childcare accessibility, healthcare access, and reproductive justice. Through advocacy for inclusive financial systems and progressive taxation, ncjw | la tirelessly work towards fostering a more just society where all women can thrive economically, socially, and emotionally. Ncjw | la's advocacy work raises awareness about the impact of these issues through campaigns, special events, and educational outreach programs. A key component of the advocacy program is the advocacy training project (atp), a hands-on, interactive, multi-level course designed to engage community activists and help them translate their passion for a cause into tangible action and advocacy. Each year, atp empowers 75-100 participants to become effective advocates for change.