Social Services / Seniors Programs 

Through a thriving partnership with our affiliated agencies, UJA is providing additional dignity to the Jewish poor and vulnerable others by improving the difficult conditions under which they live. Here are some of the ways in which UJA Federation donations alleviate poverty and restore torn lives.



JEWISH FAMILY & CHILD (JF&CS)

Supports the healthy development of individuals, children, families, and communities through prevention, protection, counselling, education and advocacy services, within the context of Jewish values. Block funding provides financial support for the following programs: Needs-based camping subsidies, Chaplaincy, Family Resource Centre, Hospice, Passover Food Assistance, Prevention Program to reduce the risk of family breakdowns, Child Welfare Services, Supplemental Financial Assistance Program, Women Abuse/Children Witnessing Violence program, and emergency needs funding for Holocaust Survivors.  jfandcs.com

 

JIAS(JEWISH IMMIGRANT AID SERVICES) TORONTO

A community and government funded Immigrant Service organization that provides Jewish immigrants with comprehensive, welcome, settlement and community connection services towards social and economic integration into the GTA. jiastoronto.org

 

ZAREINU

Offers families a wide range of therapeutic and educational programs directly designed and delivered by qualified educators and therapists in its main centre and in satellite classes located in Jewish Day schools. zareinu.org

 

CHAI TIKVAH FOUNDATION

Provides residential options, programmes, public education, and advocacy to enhance the quality of life for Jewish individuals and families affected by psychiatric disabilities. chaitikvah.org

 

JACS (Jewish Addiction Community Services)

Helps people with substance use or addiction issues and their families to explore and pursue recovery in a safe, nurturing environment and to educate the community. jacstoronto.org

 

REENA JUDAIC PROGRAM

Enables people with developmental disabilities to realize their full potential by forming lifelong partnerships with individuals and their families within a framework of Jewish culture and values. reena.org

 

JVS TORONTO

Helps people succeed by providing outstanding employment, social and educational services which meet the changing needs of the diverse communities we serve, building on our experience serving the Jewish community. jvstoronto.org

 

KEHILLA RESIDENTIAL PROGRAMME

Identifies and champions affordable housing in the Greater Toronto area and implements housing initiatives for the Jewish community. kehilla.ca

 

JEWISH FREE LOAN TORONTO

Provides interest-free loans to needy individuals in the Jewish community across the Greater Toronto Area. jewishfreeloan.ca

 

BERNARD BETEL CENTRE FOR CREATIVE LIVING

Empowers seniors to lead active, creative and healthy lifestyles in a Jewish environment. With the help of 30 staff and approximately 450 volunteers, over 120 programs are offered weekly and are comprised of a variety of social, recreational, educational, wellness, and community support services,  including Kosher Meals on Wheels, Russan Elderly, Socilization and Healthy at Home programs.  betelcentre.org

 

CIRCLE OF CARE

Supports seniors individual independence and quality of life in the community, as well as assists in providing transportation services for seniors and Holocaust survivor homecare programs. circleofcare.com