UJA ALLOCATIONS 2018-2019 02 United Jewish Appeal 04 of Greater Toronto has been recognized by both Maclean’s 06 magazine and MoneySense as one of Canada’s 08 100 best charities for 2020. 10 12 14 "Acts of kindness never die. They linger in the memory, giving life MESSAGE to other acts in return." FROM UJA – Rabbi Lord Jonathan Sacks The kindness, compassion and generosity of UJA’s The outcomes of these allocations are studied extensively philanthropic donors, together with their dedicated through a variety of feedback mechanisms, including surveys, commitment to our community, power the diverse programs interviews and other reporting measures, to ensure our and initiatives that strengthen Jewish Toronto today, and funding achieves the desired results. This information helps ensure a robust future for younger generations. us refine the allocation process, and informs our funding for the coming year. UJA recognizes our obligation to allocate the funds entrusted to us wisely, and with great care. The process of allocating The following pages lay out our allocations for the 2018- these funds to the services and agencies that depend on 2019 year. Thank you for your support and your trust. These your gift is one we do not undertake lightly. It is, in fact, an critical services and innovative programs would not be exhaustive approach involving numerous meetings and possible without you. discussions with UJA lay leaders, committee members, experts in our partner agencies, professional staff, and members of the wider community. UJA GRANT DISTRIBUTIONS 2018-2019 $4.5M (7%) $11.4M (19%) Countering Antisemitism & Improving Community Security Strengthening Jewish Identity to foster Jewish pride and to protect our community from hate community among the next generation $10.7M (18%) $18.5M (31%) Fighting Poverty & Improving Wellbeing to help vulnerable Growing Jewish Education to ensure our children and youth members of our community struggling with poverty and have access to meaningful Jewish learning social isolation $15.2M (25%) Supporting Israelis & Global Jewish Communities in Need to foster connections between our community and Israel and to empower vulnerable Jews around the world * While UJA Community Security’s work is included, the allocation for its funding started in the 2019-2020 fiscal year and will be reflected in next year's report. 2019 | 1 BERNARD BETEL CENTRE FOR CREATIVE LIVING HEALTHY AT HOME RUSSIAN ‘GOLDEN AGE’ SENIORS PROGRAM SENIORS SOCIAL PROGRAMS CIRCLE OF CARE DOORTODOOR POVERTY-REDUCTION INITIATIVE CHAI TIKVAH FOUNDATION JEWISH ADDICTION COMMUNITY SERVICES (JACS) JEWISH FAMILY & CHILD (JF&CS) EMERGENCY FUNDS FOR HOLOCAUST SURVIVORS HOLOCAUST SURVIVORS SERVICE COORDINATION JEWISH FREE LOAN TORONTO JEWISH IMMIGRANT AID SERVICES TORONTO – (JIAS) BERNARD BETEL CENTRE FOR CREATIVE LIVING HEALTHY AT HOME RUSSIAN ‘GOLDEN AGE’ SENIORS PROGRAM SENIORS SOCIAL PROGRAMS CIRCLE OF CARE DOORTODOOR POVERTY- REDUCTION INITIATIVE CHAI TIKVAH FOUNDATION JEWISH ADDICTION COMMUNITY SERVICES (JACS) JEWISH FAMILY & CHILD (JF&CS) EMERGENCY FUNDS FORFIGHTING HOLOCAUST SURVIVORS POVERTY HOLOCAUST SURVIVORS & SERVICE COORDINATION JEWISH FREE LOAN TORONTO JEWISHIMPROVING IMMIGRANT AID SERVICES WELLBEING TORONTO – (JIAS) BERNARD BETEL CENTRE FOR CREATIVE LIVING HEALTHY AT HOME RUSSIAN ‘GOLDEN AGE’ SENIORS PROGRAM SENIORS SOCIAL PROGRAMS CIRCLE OF CARE DOORTODOOR POVERTY-REDUCTION INITIATIVE CHAI TIKVAH FOUNDATION JEWISH ADDICTION COMMUNITY SERVICES (JACS) JEWISH FAMILY & CHILD (JF&CS) EMERGENCY FUNDS FOR HOLOCAUST SURVIVORS HOLOCAUST SURVIVORS SERVICE COORDINATION JEWISH FREE LOAN TORONTO JEWISH IMMIGRANT AID SERVICES TORONTO – (JIAS) BERNARD BETEL CENTRE FOR CREATIVE LIVING HEALTHY AT HOME RUSSIAN ‘GOLDEN AGE’ SENIORS PROGRAM SENIORS SOCIAL PROGRAMS CIRCLE OF CARE DOORTODOOR POVERTY- 2 | IMPACT BERNARD BETEL CENTRE RUSSIAN ‘GOLDEN AGE’ SENIORS PROGRAM FOR CREATIVE LIVING $31,846 $349,688 The Golden Age program offers comprehensive recreational The Bernard Betel Centre provides more than 120 vital fitness, and educational opportunities, community support and recreation, health and wellness, social and cultural programs, as wellness activities to Russian-speaking seniors. well as lectures and lessons on topics ranging from computers to art, for seniors in the community every week. SENIORS SOCIAL PROGRAMS $55,006 HEALTHY AT HOME Provides events and activities to develop a supportive social $112,836 network for seniors at risk of social isolation The Healthy at Home initiative provides free kosher meals and social, recreational, educational, cultural and health- CIRCLE OF CARE promotion programs for low-income, socially isolated seniors and Holocaust survivors at 20 apartment buildings along $155,000 the Bathurst Street corridor in North York and York region. Provides the expert knowledge and sensitivity required to support Holocaust survivors, as well as access to HEALTHY AT HOME SPECIAL ALLOCATION transportation and other services they need to remain in their own homes, and to age with dignity. $150,000 Supports the Healthy at Home initiative. 2019 | 3 JEWISH FAMILY & CHILD (JF&CS) JEWISH VOCATIONAL SERVICES (JVS) EMET EMPLOYMENT $5,226,990 $213,361 GENERAL FUNDING $2,969,490 Supports the healthy development of individuals, families Provides employment, social and educational services, and and communities through prevention, protection, helps employers connect with the right human resources. counselling, domestic abuse, education and advocacy services, within a Jewish framework. JF&CS/JVS JOINT EMPLOYMENT PROGRAM SUPPLEMENTARY FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE $80,000 PROGRAM $2,100,000 A range of supports, including housing, food, counseling, Provides JF&CS clients receiving income support with and more, as well as direct financial assistance, are provided individualized access to JVS Toronto employment services. based on individual need to the most vulnerable members of our community. JEWISH IMMIGRANT AID SERVICES EMERGENCY FUNDS TORONTO – (JIAS) FOR HOLOCAUST SURVIVORS $82,500 $1,040,000 Assistance to cover emergencies such as rent money to prevent eviction or utility shut-off, emergency relocation, GENERAL FUNDING - $925,000 health care services and medical devices not covered by Provides Jewish immigrants with comprehensive welcome, government programs. settlement and community connection services to assist with social and economic integration. HOLOCAUST SURVIVORS SERVICE COORDINATION $75,000 FINANCIAL RELIEF PROGRAM - $115,000 Administers emergency medical and dental funding for Provides direct financial assistance to newcomer families Holocaust survivors. in financial need. 4 | IMPACT DOORTODOOR CHAI TIKVAH FOUNDATION POVERTY-REDUCTION INITIATIVE $30,000 $305,030 Provides support services and housing for adult clients of DoortoDoor ensures a range of life-sustaining services are mental health services. accessible to seniors and Holocaust survivors through a unique collaboration with UJA’s 11 social service partner agencies. JEWISH ADDICTION COMMUNITY SERVICES (JACS) KAYLA’S CHILDREN CENTRE $95,000 $100,000 JACS helps people suffering from addiction, as well as Provides high-quality, cutting-edge educational, therapeutic, their families and friends, explore recovery in a nurturing and recreational programs for infants, children and teens Jewish environment. JACS provides individual counseling with special needs, and assists families with support and and support groups to those struggling with many types respite care. of dependencies, as well as education and outreach to the community. JEWISH FREE LOAN TORONTO $97,000 Provides interest-free loans to individuals in need in the Jewish community across the GTA. REENA $87,223 Promotes dignity, individuality, independence, personal growth and community inclusion for people with developmental disabilities, within a framework of Jewish culture and values. KEHILLA RESIDENTIAL PROGRAM $18,500 Champions affordable housing in the Greater Toronto Area and implements housing initiatives for the Jewish community. 2019 | 5 BERNARD BETEL CENTRE FOR CREATIVE LIVING HEALTHY AT HOME RUSSIAN ‘GOLDEN AGE’ SENIORS PROGRAM SENIORS SOCIAL PROGRAMS CIRCLE OF CARE DOORTODOOR POVERTY-REDUCTION INITIATIVE CHAI TIKVAH FOUNDATION JEWISH ADDICTION COMMUNITY SERVICES (JACS) JEWISH FAMILY & CHILD (JF&CS) EMERGENCY FUNDS FOR HOLOCAUST SURVIVORS HOLOCAUST SURVIVORS SERVICE COORDINATION JEWISH FREE LOAN TORONTO JEWISH IMMIGRANT AID SERVICES TORONTO – (JIAS) BERNARD BETEL CENTRE FOR CREATIVE LIVING HEALTHY AT HOME RUSSIAN ‘GOLDEN AGE’ SENIORS PROGRAM SENIORS SOCIAL PROGRAMSSTRENGTHENING CIRCLE OF CARE DOORTODOOR POVERTY- REDUCTION INITIATIVE CHAI TIKVAH FOUNDATION JEWISH ADDICTIONCONNECTIONS COMMUNITY SERVICES (JACS) JEWISH FAMILY & CHILD (JF&CS) EMERGENCY FUNDS FOR HOLOCAUSTTO SURVIVORS ISRAEL HOLOCAUST SURVIVORS SERVICE COORDINATION JEWISH FREE LOAN TORONTO JEWISH IMMIGRANT& EMPOWERING AID SERVICES TORONTO – (JIAS) BERNARD BETEL CENTRE FOR CREATIVE LIVING HEALTHYGLOBAL AT HOME RUSSIAN JEWISH ‘GOLDEN AGE’ SENIORS PROGRAM SENIORS SOCIAL PROGRAMS CIRCLE OF CARE DOORTODOORCOMMUNITIES POVERTY-REDUCTION INITIATIVE CHAI TIKVAH FOUNDATION JEWISH ADDICTION COMMUNITY SERVICES (JACS) JEWISH FAMILY & CHILD (JF&CS) EMERGENCY FUNDS FOR HOLOCAUST SURVIVORS HOLOCAUST SURVIVORS SERVICE COORDINATION JEWISH FREE LOAN TORONTO JEWISH IMMIGRANT AID SERVICES TORONTO – (JIAS) BERNARD BETEL CENTRE FOR CREATIVE LIVING HEALTHY AT HOME RUSSIAN ‘GOLDEN AGE’ SENIORS PROGRAM SENIORS SOCIAL PROGRAMS CIRCLE OF CARE DOORTODOOR POVERTY- 6 | IMPACT JEWISH FEDERATIONS