CARING FOR THE NEEDY
In the former Soviet Union, more Jews live in poverty than anywhere else on Earth. In Israel, nearly two thirds of Ethiopian families and one third of all children live below the poverty line. Federation brings them hope, along with access to critical social services.
More than a million U.S. families lost their homes last year, many finding themselves in homeless shelters. Last year, Hebrew Shelter Home provided over 2,800 nights of emergency shelter, and the Federation provided emergency cash assistance to more than 100 local families to keep a roof over their heads.
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Caring for people in need here at home, in Israel and in communities around the world is at the core of what Jewish Federation is all about. Though the economy is beginning to recover, poverty remains a major issue and unemployment is still high. In fact, requests for housing, food and educational assistance have increased this past year. But there is something you can do.
JEWISH FEDERATION OF CLEVELAND
Your donation to the Jewish Federation of Cleveland’s annual Campaign for Jewish Needs funds cutting-edge assistance programs, provides food and shelter, and connects the unemployed with training and job opportunities—here at home, in Israel and around the world.
Job loss struck almost 14 million people in the U.S. last year, and 800,000 Israeli citizens reported joblessness. The Jewish Federation of Cleveland helped hundreds of local job seekers through the employment-related support program, with over 1/3 finding employment.
Hunger continues to plague families around the world. Last year, Cleveland’s Jewish community provided nearly 85,000 free or subsidized meals, and more than 1,100 seniors received food, medication subsidies and other services through the Holocaust Survivor Program.
Education is a means to a better future. The Jewish Federation of Cleveland provided nearly $1 million for college scholarships, grants and loans. And, over 1,000 students received financial aid and scholarships to attend our community’s day schools.