DEAR SUPPORTERS:

JSSA helps our neighbors and their families through their most vulnerable moments with warmth and acceptance. Our compassionate care is especially critical for neighbors who survived the Holocaust and rebuilt their lives here in the National Capital Region. The dedicated professionals and volunteers of JSSA’s Holocaust Survivor Program care for the physical, emotional, and mental health and well-being of our region’s survivors, honor their life experiences, and empower these resilient men and women to safely and independently age at home.

This year imposed distinct challenges on Holocaust survivors. Old fears were reignited by the war in Ukraine and by sharply rising antisemitism—globally, nationally, and locally. The renewed anxiety triggered by these world events was amplified by the lingering uncertainties and isolation of the COVID-19 pandemic. JSSA’s support, sensitivity, and return to pre-pandemic models of care were essential to survivors and their families navigating financial, emotional, and health challenges compounded by their historical trauma.

The stories of our clients demonstrate the importance of JSSA’s support and your donations. Read more to learn about the profound impact of JSSA’s Holocaust Survivor Program on the survivors of our region in 2022. As the survivor community grows smaller, older and more frail, their needs intensify, and JSSA’s support becomes more critical than ever.

JSSA is the only nonprofit in our region designated by international funding sources to deliver critical health and social welfare services to survivors of the Holocaust. While Claims Conference funding is significant, it is not sufficient to fully meet the needs of this community, many of whom live with limited financial means.

Your partnership and generosity allow JSSA’s dedicated team to provide comprehensive and compassionate care management, which makes it possible for Holocaust survivor clients to continue to live independently in their own homes with dignity and respect. Thank you for your steadfast support.

With gratitude,

Todd Schenk, Chief Executive Officer, JSSA