Greensboro Jewish Federation
Greensboro Jewish Federation
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About this organization
Mission
THE GREENSBORO JEWISH FEDERATION BUILDS COMMUNITY AMONG THE JEWISH PEOPLE OF GREENSBORO, PROMOTING THE WELFARE OF THE JEWISH PEOPLE IN OUR COMMUNITY, IN ISRAEL, AND WORLDWIDE. LOCALLY, THE FEDERATION OFFERS PROGRAMMING, NETWORKING, AND SOCIAL EVENTS, SCHOLARSHIPS AND GRANTS; BROKERS COMMUNITY RELATIONS; ADVOCATES FOR ISRAEL; AND ORGANIZES CITY-WIDE RELIGIOUS OBSERVANCES AND CELEBRATIONS. THE JEWISH FOUNDATION OF GREENSBORO, A CONSTITUENT AGENCY OF THE FEDERATION, OFFERS MANY PHILANTHROPIC OPTIONS INCLUDING DONOR ADVISED FUNDS, ENDOWMENT FUNDS, AND TESTAMENTARY GIFTS. AS ANOTHER CONSTITUENT AGENCY, JEWISH FAMILY SERVICES OFFERS CLINICAL SERVICES, SENIOR SERVICES, EMPLOYMENT AND VOLUNTEER RECRUITMENT, AND ADDITIONAL RESOURCES.
About
JEWISH FAMILY SERVICES (JFS), A CONSTITUENT AGENCY OF THE GREENSBORO JEWISH FEDERATION, IS A FAMILY SERVICES AGENCY PRIMARILY SERVING THE JEWISH COMMUNITY OF GREENSBORO. A CLINICAL PROGRAM OFFERS COUNSELING, CASE MANAGEMENT, INFORMATION AND REFERRAL, AND OUTREACH, SERVING OVER 800 FAMILIES THROUGH LICENSED SOCIAL WORKERS AND A CONGREGATIONAL NURSE. ADDITIONAL SERVICES PROVIDED TO SENIORS INCLUDE VAN TRANSPORTATION FOR OVER 53 RIDERS TO DOCTOR'S APPOINTMENTS, COMMUNITY AND SOCIAL EVENTS, AND RELIGIOUS SERVICES; TWO HOLIDAY LUNCHEONS SERVING OVER 266 GUESTS; 323 GIFT BAGS DELIVERED TO HOMEBOUND SENIORS AND THOSE IN FACILITIES AT EACH OF THREE HOLIDAYS; AND AN ARTS PROGRAM, CHAI NOTES, WHICH CONNECTS SOME 80 OLDER ADULTS AND THEIR FAMILIES AND FRIENDS THROUGH THE ARTS. AN ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE CLASS FOR OLDER ADULTS FROM THE FORMER SOVIET UNION MEETS WEEKLY. MITZVAH DAY, A COMMUNITY WIDE DAY OF SERVICE AND SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY, CONNECTS OVER 322 VOLUNTEERS WITH 25+ PROJECTS THROUGHOUT GREATER GREENSBORO, AS A WAY OF GIVING BACK AND PROVIDING FOR THOSE IN NEED. ON CHRISTMAS EVE AND DAY, 145 VOLUNTEERS LOGGED 370 HOURS AT MOSES CONE AND WESLEY LONG HOSPITALS, RELIEVING REGULAR STAFF AND VOLUNTEERS ON THEIR HOLIDAY. THROUGHOUT THE YEAR, 8 VOLUNTEERS SERVE AS FRIENDLY VISITORS, CALLING ON HOMEBOUND SENIORS IN NEED OF COMPANIONSHIP. AN AVERAGE OF 72 VOLUNTEERS EACH MONTH ASSIST INDIVIDUALS AND ORGANIZATIONS IN OUR COMMUNITY. ABOUT 550 UNDEREMPLOYED AND UNEMPLOYED INDIVIDUALS RECEIVE SERVICES THROUGH THE JOBS EMAIL DISTRIBUTION LIST, VOCATIONAL COUNSELING SERVICES, AND WORKSHOPS. THE FOOD PANTRY SERVES 138 FAMILIES; THE CLIENT ASSISTANCE PROGRAM MET EMERGENCY NEEDS OF 35 FAMILIES. 40 GOODWILL VOUCHERS WERE ALSO DISTRIBUTED TO 22 FAMILIES. SCHOLARSHIP ASSISTANCE WAS PROVIDED TO STUDENTS STUDYING IN ISRAEL AND YOUNG PEOPLE ATTENDING JEWISH OVERNIGHT SUMMER CAMP. JEWISH EDUCATIONAL LOAN FUND PROVIDES ASSISTANCE TO 14 STUDENTS. CHILDREN AND FAMILY PROGRAM ADDRESSES THE NEEDS OF FAMILIES IN THE COMMUNITY, INCLUDING THOSE WITH SPECIAL NEEDS. JFS OFFERS WORKSHOPS AND EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS, INFORMATION AND REFERRAL, AND SOCIAL SUPPORT. APPROXIMATELY 850 INFORMATION AND REFERRAL CALLS WERE RECEIVED.
Interesting data from their 2020 990 filing
The filing specifies the mission of the non-profit as “The greensboro jewish federation builds community among the jewish people of greensboro, assuring continuity from generation to generation. recognizing that each jew is responsible, one for another, the federation promotes the welfare of the jewish people in our community, in israel and worldwide. the federation accomplishes its mission by:developing jewish educational and cultural activities.fostering cooperation and effectiveness of existing jewish organizations. promoting an understanding of jewish culture and concerns.developing human and financial resources to meet jewish needs.building a strong relationship with our community-at-large”.
When explaining its duties, they were described as: “The greensboro jewish federation builds community among the jewish people of greensboro, promoting the welfare of the jewish people in our community, in israel, and worldwide. locally, the federation offers programming, networking, and social events, scholarships and grants; brokers community relations; advocates for israel; and organizes city-wide religious observances and celebrations. the jewish foundation of greensboro, a constituent agency of the federation, offers many philanthropic options including donor advised funds, endowment funds, and testamentary gifts. as another constituent agency, jewish family services offers clinical services, senior services, employment and volunteer recruitment, and additional resources.”.
- The state in which the non-profit is authorized to operate legally is NC.
- According to the filing, the address of the non-profit for the year 2020 is 5509-C W FRIENDLY AVENUE, GREENSBORO, NC, 274104211.
- The non-profit has reported 32 employees on their form for the year 2020.
- Is not a private foundation.
- Expenses are greater than $1,000,000.
- Revenue is greater than $1,000,000.
- Revenue less expenses is -$1,359,863.
- The organization has 53 independent voting members.
- The organization was formed in 1940.
- The organization pays $1,252,235 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
- The organization pays $224,500 in fundraising expenses.
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