NETWORK NEWS - December 2019
|
|
UNIVERSAL HUMAN RIGHTS MONTH
Universal Human Rights Month is an annual designation observed in December. This month and every month to follow, people all across the globe are encouraged to come together and stand up for equality, justice, and the dignity of all humans. December is a time to honor the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, an international document stating the basic rights and fundamental freedoms to which all human beings are entitled. These rights include freedom from discrimination, the right to equality, and the right to be considered innocent until proven guilty.
|
|
2020 Annual Conference Registration Opens
The Network is thrilled to
OPEN REGISTRATION
for
VISION 2020: CONVENE. CONNECT. COLLABORATE.
, NJHSA's 3rd Annual Conference! This year the committee has worked hard to offer a variety of workshops which showcase high impact solutions, innovative practices and dynamic responses in operational management, executive leadership, capacity building, development, advocacy, lay leadership, workforce initiatives, and programmatic best practices.
In Dallas this year,
NJHSA is pleased to collaborate with
- Jewish Federations of North America’s Center for Advancing Holocaust Survivor Care,
- The Conference on Jewish Material Claims Against Germany, and
- The National Affinity Group on Jewish Poverty, sponsored by the Jewish Funders Network and the Harry and Jeanette Weinberg Foundation.
When registering, take special note of their offerings which include optional conference and post-conference meals, meetings and training workshops.
______________________________________________________
2020 Annual Conference Awards -
WE WANT TO RECOGNIZE YOU & YOUR AGENCY!
The Network is pleased to announce the 2020 Annual Conference Awards. NJHSA is the leading voice for Jewish human service organizations - the go-to resource for advocacy, best practices, research & innovation and partnerships & collaborations; strengthening agencies so that they can better serve their communities and the people who need their help. As such we've designed this year's awards around these core values, in addition to recognizing extraordinary member agency professionals and lay leaders.
Click here to view the Pillars of Excellence and Extraordinary Leadership Awards Information & Guidelines
.
|
|
Canadian Member Agencies Discuss Findings of 2018 Survey of Jews in Canada
NJHSA Canadian member agencies hosted a presentation today from Robert Brym of University of Toronto, a lead researcher of the 2018 Study of the Jews of Canada. Special thanks to
Jewish Family and Child Service of Toronto
for hosting. Was a special treat to welcome several prospective member agencies!
|
|
JFCS Boston Names
Gail Schulman
as Its Next CEO
As a highly regarded, successful business executive, Gail Schulman brings the skills necessary to manage a complex, multi-faceted organization. Schulman combines her brilliant, sharp mind and business acumen with a warm heart and deep compassion for the mission of the agency. Her experience managing complex businesses brings a fresh perspective to
Jewish Family & Children's Service of Boston
. Schulman is currently Chief Operating Officer at Gann Academy, Greater Boston’s independent Jewish High School. There, she is responsible for all of Gann's business functions, including finance, human resources, marketing, facilities, and operations. She also oversees and implements strategic initiatives at the school. Prior to joining Gann in 2016, she spent more than 20 years leading complex businesses in the high-tech sector, serving as CEO and COO for businesses of up to 500 staff and $200+ million in revenue. The Network is excited to Welcome Gail Schulman.
Learn more about her here
.
|
|
JCS South Florida Names Miriam Singer as Its Next President and CEO
Jewish Community Services of South Florida
announced Miriam Singer as its next President and Chief Executive Officer, effective January 6, 2020. Singer brings to the position 37 years of distinguished public service, including two decades of senior management experience. She currently serves as Chief Procurement Officer for the County of Santa Clara, California. As an executive leader in Miami-Dade County, Singer led and implemented the transformation of countywide contracting to a center-led procurement organization nationally recognized for providing best value contracting, excellent customer service and high-quality solutions through significant negotiations achievements, enhanced competition, transparency and inclusion. She has a successful track record as a coach and mentor, and a positive community reputation for building consensus and developing effective stakeholder partnerships to ensure the highest quality services for the benefit of the community. The Network is thrilled to welcome Miriam Singer.
Learn more about her here
.
|
|
2020 NJHSA Board Nominations
The NJHSA Nominating Committee is excited to announce the launch of the nominating process to identify potential candidates for the 2020 Board of Directors. We are seeking candidates specifically with background in the field of
non-profit financial management
and/or
non-profit auditing
, as well as those who have
experience as philanthropic supporters of the Jewish human service sector
. The Network's Board of Directors consists of thought leaders, advocates and others who are devoted to working together to advance the Jewish human service sector. Terms will begin in May 2020 and elected candidates will be asked to serve three-year terms.
Click here to view a list of board responsibilities and complete the nomination form, which should be submitted no later than
Friday, December 20, 2019
.
|
|
The Network Stands United Against SNAP Changes
|
|
NJHSA Releases Statement Expressing Deep Concern About Final Rule Reducing SNAP Eligibility
The Network of Jewish Human Service Agencies is deeply concerned about the United States Department of Agriculture's (USDA)
announcement
to eliminate an estimated 700,000 Americans from benefits received from the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). Despite hundreds of thousands of comments received during its Open Comment Period, which opposed the proposed reductions, including a
joint comment
submitted by NJHSA and the Jewish Federations of North America, the Department is moving ahead and implementing new guidelines which will deny SNAP benefits after three months to adults without dependents who are unable to secure employment. The rule impacts not only single adults but also defines those without dependents as any parent with children over the age of six. The rule does not allow for any exceptions and will undoubtedly impact those who face barriers to employment, including those with disabilities, veterans, those living in rural America, college students and single parents, as well as those who are simply unsuccessful in securing stable and self-sustaining employment.
Read the remainder of the statement here
.
|
|
NJHSA Submits Comment in Opposition
to Recent SNAP SUA Proposal
The Network, along with
T
he Jewish Federations of North America (JFNA) and The Jewish Council for Public Affairs (JCPA)
,
submitted a comment
strongly opposing
the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) proposed rule regarding Supplemental Assistance Nutrition Program (SNAP) Standardization of State Heating and Cooling Standard Utility Allowances (SUA). According to the Department’s own estimates, the proposed rule would cut SNAP benefits by $4.5 billion over five years, exacerbating food insecurity for one in five SNAP households and forcing many low-income people to choose between paying for the costs of food or utilities. Instead of policies that limit food assistance programs, USDA should focus on implementing the 2018 Farm Bill provisions and other measures that will help support the vast numbers of needy Americans.
Read our comment here
.
|
|
Register for Jewish Disability Advocacy Day 2020
**EARLY BIRD RATE ENDS NEXT WEEK**
The tenth annual Jewish Disability Advocacy Day (JDAD) is now less than three months away on February 4th, 2020, in Washington, DC. Registration opened early this fall and the response has already been far stronger than it was at this point last year so
register here
.
$100
Early Bird tickets are available until December 9th
, after whic
h the rate increases to $136.
|
|
Support Full Funding for the 2020 Census
**DEADLINE TODAY**
Please add your organization as a signatory to
this letter
requesting that Congress prioritize full funding for the 2020 Census. The letter will be sent to Congressional leadership imploring Congress “to provide full-year funding for the 2020 Census as soon as possible, at least at the Senate committe
e-passed level, whether as part of a package of final spending bills or in a new Continuing Resolution.
”
The deadline is today
.
Learn more here
.
|
|
TAKE ACTION:
Oppose Discrimination Against LGBTQ Adoptive Families
|
|
COA’s Launch of 2020 Edition of Standards
Monday, December 16th | 2pm ET |
REGISTER
COA has announced enhancements to its accreditation standards and process with its 2020 Edition. The goal of the changes is to
increase the impact of accreditation
by focusing COA’s standards and processes on those practices and activities that will have
the greatest effect on the people and communities COA-accredited organizations serve
, while ensuring that our mission-driven organizations are
equipped to meet changing operating environments and the evolving needs of their clients.
Learn more at the upcoming webinar
.
|
|
CHaSCI Community Webinar: "Integrating Health and Social Care: Insights and Recommendations from a Consensus Study"
Tuesday, December 17th | 1pm ET
|
REGISTER
Healthcare is not delivering
health
for many Americans, and there is increasing recognition in the need for healthcare to be more attentive and responsive to individuals' social needs - and to play a role in structural change to strengthen communities and address health inequities. In 2018, the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine (NASEM) launched a consensus study on the types of activities and care models that can integrate health and social care, and on the workforce, data, financing, and research needs to be addressed to advance the field and maximize impact. The committee's report,
"
Integrating Social Care into the Delivery of Health Care: Moving Upstream to Improve the Nation’s Health
,"
was released in September 2019.
|
|
CALLS & WEBINARS
DECEMBER
Tuesday, December 10th
- Introduction to In Shifra’s Arms Jewish Unplanned Pregnancy Support Services | 1pm ET
Wednesday, December 11th
- Workforce Development Professionals Affinity Group Call | 1pm ET
Tuesday, December 17th
- IT Professionals Affinity Group Call | 2:30pm ET
Thursday, December 19th
- Holocaust Survivor Services Professionals Affinity Group Call | 2:30pm ET
|
** Recorded calls and presentations can be found in the Members Only section in Calls & Webinars or the Resource Library, respectively. **
|
|
Affinity Groups are for designed for member agency professionals and lay leaders. Others interested are encouraged to contact
Megan
.
|
|
|
|
|
Office on Violence Against Women – Training and Services to End Violence Against Women with Disabilities
The goal of the Disability Grant Program is to create sustainable change within and between organizations that improves the response to individuals with disabilities and Deaf individuals who are victims of domestic violence, dating violence, stalking and sexual assault and to hold perpetrators of such crimes accountable. Disability Grant Program funds are used to establish and strengthen multidisciplinary collaborative relationships; increase organizational capacity to provide accessible, safe, and effective services to individuals with disabilities and Deaf individuals who are victims of violence and abuse; identify needs within the grantee’s organization and/or service area; and develop a plan to address those identified needs that builds a strong foundation for future work.
Deadline: January 16, 2020
.
Learn more here
.
|
|
** NEW OPPORTUNITIES ADDED REGULARLY **
Working for a Jewish human service agency is a highly rewarding career.
A listing of open positions at member agencies can be found
here
.
Member agencies are welcome to post career opportunities with the Network
as a benefit of membership. Positions will be posted for 90 days.
Non-members may post positions for 60 days for a fee. Email
Megan
to learn more.
|
|
|
|
Interested in featuring your agency in the December edition of MEMBER HIGHLIGHTS?
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
