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Please welcome JEM Workshop in Montreal to the Network. JEM Workshop is an adapted workplace that provides training and support to individuals with different abilities to achieve their employment potential. Employing adults with intellectual, emotional, and physical disabilities, as well as mental health challenges, JEM Workshop enables Workers’ independence and contribution to society, while offering high quality and competitive packaging services to many local and national companies. Our belief is that the highest form of tzedakah (charity/justice) is to empower individuals to be self-sufficient and have a sense of fulfillment and purpose.
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Israeli Government Adopts JDC Eshel Optimal Aging Dashboard as National Index
On Monday, July 19th, the Israeli government adopted the JDC Eshel Optimal Aging Dashboard as the National Index for Optimal Aging. JDC Israel – Eshel Division is a Network member. Eshel CEO, Yossi Heymann and his team have led seven Israeli government ministries through an 18 month, in depth strategic process that included reviewing over 100 longitudinal studies. The result is a unique set of indicators that define the key elements of optimal aging.
WHAT DOES THIS MEAN FOR ISRAEL'S ELDERLY?
Israel's government will, for the first time, have a uniform set of indices for determining and measuring levels of optimal aging among Israeli citizens: the degree to which older adults are healthy and living independently. This will guide policy, priority areas, budget allocation, and program development. It will ensure a civil society ecosystem that collectively and uniformly maximizes opportunities for optimal aging in Israel.
This is a major strategic achievement that will benefit Israel's seniors today and in the future. It will aide Israel's economy and public services. Government ministries and partner organizations will work collaboratively under a common set of goals and measurements. This will significantly improve impactful, healthy aging.
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MARK YOUR CALENDAR
FALL TRAININGS
Including CEUs for Social Workers
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Intro to Hoarding Disorder
Thursday, October 5th | 3-4:30pm ET
1.5 CEUs for Social Workers
$36/person
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NJHSA member agency professionals are invited to join Courtney Owen, LCSW, Director of Individual & Family Services at JFCS of Greater Philadelphia for a specially designed training webinar on hoarding. During the session you'll learn the definition of hoarding disorder as determined by the DSM5, how to engage individuals with hoarding disorder and what interventions are available based on current research. Additionally, you will learn to utilize clinically appropriate assessment tools to determine if hoarding disorder is the appropriate diagnosis and how to utilize those tools in treatment.
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People with hoarding disorder excessively save items that others may view as no longer useful or needed. They have persistent difficulty parting with possessions, leading to clutter that disrupts their ability to use their living or work spaces as intended, and can lead to health and safety concerns.
Hoarding is not the same as collecting. People with hoarding disorder save items to prevent waste, fear of losing important information, sentimentality, characteristics or aesthetic of items, or a feeling of safety being surrounded by their items.
The hoarding causes major distress or problems in social, work or other important areas of functions.
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SAVE THE DATE
In-person/Remote Yet Never Apart: A Course About Intentional Gatherings for Impact
FOR C SUITE EXECS ONLY!
Tuesdays, October 5th, 12th, 19th, & 26th | 3:30-5pm ET
$350/person
Participate in this 4-part series designed to enable attendees to strategically harness the best of in-person, remote and hybrid models for optimal organizational impact. The course includes:
- 4 x 90-minute sessions:
- 6 online collaborative tools and technology with support in how to use them and introduce them internally to professional and volunteer leaders.
- New mindsets and vocabulary for navigating the evolving landscape.
- Strategies for leading teams in making critical decisions for optimal gathering, engagement and impact.
- Digital ‘swag bag’ of all tools and materials shared in the course
- A proactive approach to policy, gathering, engagement, and improved service delivery.
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Supporting Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Older Adults - 11/2 | 1pm ET
During this training you'll learn how to explain the terms lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender, understand why LGBT older adults may hide their identity, and become more aware of corporate LGBT concerns into person-directed care. You will also be connected to local and national resources.
Transgender Older Adults: Information and Suggestions for Providers - 11/9 | 1pm ET
This training will enable participants to answer common questions about the transgender experience and transitioning, learn best practices for providing transgender affirming care, and discuss the unique needs of transgender older adults
Preventing and Responding to Bullying Between Older Adults - 11/16 | 1pm ET
In this training you will learn how to describe the different types of bullying behavior, intervene when you see bullying behavior, and articulate how to address the underlying cause of the bullying.
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Under the Rainbow:
A 3-Part Training Series on Older Adult LGBTQ Inclusion and Cultural Humility
Tuesdays, November 2nd, 11th & 19th
3 CEUs for Social Workers
$108/person
Participate in the 3-training series offered by SAGE, a national advocacy and services organization that’s been looking out for LGBT elders since 1978.
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Introduction to JSCREEN
You care about your own HEALTH. You care about keeping your friends, family, and community HEALTHY. But did you know that genetic testing for cancer risk can save your life? Did you know that genetic testing for reproductive risk can save your baby’s life? Learn about how JScreen is making genetic testing accessible while debunking the many misconceptions people have about this important topic. US only in the promo. JScreen is a national ( U.S. only) at-home education and genetic screening program which includes screening for diseases common in Ashkenazi, Sephardi, and Mizrahi backgrounds as well as the general population
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Supporting Family Caregivers of Older Adults with Dementia and a History of Trauma: Unique Challenges and Trauma-Informed Approaches
August 31st | 2pm ET
Family caregivers of older adults with dementia and a history of trauma face a number of unique challenges, including trauma-related symptoms in their loved ones that can be sudden, frightening, and difficult to explain; and fears of re-traumatizing their loved ones while managing their behavioral and cognitive symptoms during caregiving tasks. This webinar, presented by The JFNA Center on Aging and Trauma, a project of the Holocaust Survivor Initiative, will provide an overview of the intersection between trauma and dementia and of the unique challenges of family caregivers of older adults with dementia and a history of trauma, and provide examples of how person-centered, trauma-informed approaches can help ameliorate these challenges and promote the health and well- being of this uniquely vulnerable caregiving population.
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Turning Our Good Intentions Toward Actions That Lead to Belonging and Inclusion
Join Shelly Christensen for Inclusion in Action, Tamir’s new webinar series! At Tamir they believe that including people with disabilities and mental health conditions across the lifespan is an important part of our Jewish values. In this webinar, Jewish Inclusion expert Shelly Christensen will discuss opportunities and strategies to embrace a growth mindset so important to belonging and inclusion. Whether you’re just getting started or continuing your journey, you’ll be inspired and motivated.
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NETWORK CALENDAR
View the NJHSA Calendar for a complete list of calls and webinars.
Visit the Calls & Webinars page in the Members Only section for registration links.
All presentations are recorded. Video and audio recordings as well as presentations and additional resources can be found on in the Resource Library in the Members Only section.
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ARPA Funds & Promoting Nonprofit-Government Partnerships
August 10th | 3pm ET
How can your nonprofit access some of the $350 billion that Congress recently allocated for state, local, and Tribal governments to help “households, small businesses, and nonprofits” recover from the pandemic? What types of activities and costs are eligible for funding from the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA)? How can nonprofits make sure governments know how important it is to invest in the work of charitable nonprofits in their communities? . More information and register here. |
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Staying Nonpartisan: Guidelines for 501c3 Voter Engagement Activities
August 13th | 2pm ET /11am PT
Nonprofit organizations are encouraged (and in some cases, required) to assist the people they serve to participate in elections. This often includes voter registration drives, GOTV reminders, candidate engagement, and ballot measure advocacy. But what, exactly, are nonprofits allowed to do and how can they be sure they don't cross the partisan threshold?
We understand that knowing what you can and can’t do may be confusing, so join this webinar to learn more.
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New PPP Forgiveness Portal
The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) will launch a streamlined Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) forgiveness application portal to allow borrowers with PPP loans of $150,000 or less to apply for forgiveness directly through the SBA. On August 4, the portal began accepting applications from borrowers that have a PPP loan with a lender that has opted into the forgiveness portal. For any questions about PPP forgiveness and the Employee Retention Tax Credit, please reach out to the SBA Loan Team at JFNA at SBALoans@JFNA.org. Learn more here.
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Over 80 Faith Organizations Urge Congress to Make Anti-Poverty Programs Permanent
NJHSA and JFNA led a letter with over 80 national, state, and local organizations urging Congress to permanently extend the historic temporary expansions of the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) and Child Tax Credit (CTC) in the next recovery package. Thank you to those agencies who signed on in support! Click here to read the letter.
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Purchasing Point Shares Advice About Safe Return to School & Office
PurchasingPoint®, a Network partner, sent out their August newsletter with great savings and advice about safe return to school and the office. As a Network member your agency is invited to participate in PurchasingPoint®, an exclusive discount program for nonprofits that leverages group buying power to get access to significant savings (20% – 40%) from everyday vendors, on a wide range of goods and services. Learn more here. Visit the Network Purchasing Point Portal: https://networkjhsa.purchasingpoint.org/ to sign up. Contact: Member Relations at 877.336.1784
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Nutrition and Aging Resource Center
ACL is pleased to announce that the Nutrition and Aging Resource Center website is now at acl.gov/senior-nutrition. Content has been reorganized into key sections, including training and tools; success stories; and data and evaluation. A broad range of subsections further organize content into categories such as innovative models and events.
Resources on the website will continue to grow and be improved based on the needs and activities of senior nutrition programs across the country.
The new Nutrition and Aging Resource Center website includes an expanded section of COVID-19-related resources for nutrition programs, including considerations around the complexities of reopening, real experiences and advice from programs, and a range of tips and FAQ for program managers.
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Resilience, Adaptation, and Innovation in
Holocaust Survivor Services
October 18–21, 2021
Virtual International Conference and Training Workshop for Professionals Working with Holocaust Survivors and Older Adults with a History of Trauma
Join Selfhelp for this virtual event featuring museum tours,
expert speakers, and more!
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Spark 2021
Designed by the Alliance for Strong Families and Communities and Council on Accreditation (Alliance-COA), SPARK 2021 is a three-day virtual learning experience on October 12-14, that will activate the power of the social sector. It also signals an exciting new era for us and the sector, as we will be launching our new organization during the opening session.
Fueled by a commitment to advance equity and improve the well-being of all people, we will elevate important conversations around some of today’s most vexing challenges and inspire participants to implement innovative practice, policy, and research.
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The America Society of Aging & NJHSA Presents THE LEGACY INTERVIEWS
Mark your calendars! NJHSA is pleased to be partnering with the American Society on Aging to bring you the The Legacy Interviews, a new web series hosted by Ken Dychtwald of Age Wave. The interviews will air every Wednesday at 1pm PT/4pm ET beginning June 23rd.
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Free Online Jewish Leadership Training for Jews with Disabilities
Are you a Jew with a disability who wants to get a job or key volunteer role where you can help strengthen the Jewish community? Join NJHSA and a coalition of more than 20 Jewish organizations for free virtual “Leaders of the Future” trainings. Learn more here.
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NETWORK AFFINITY GROUPS
Join NJHSA’s Member Agency ONLY affinity groups. There are more than 20 professional groups that meet over Zoom video conferencing where participants have the opportunity to connect, learn, share and support each other. Whether it be to resolve specific agency challenges or define larger Network projects, the affinity groups bring like professionals together on a regular basis.
Contact Lisa Loraine Smith, to learn more about the groups or visit the Affinity & Facebook Groups page in the Members Only section of the NJHSA website.
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Development Professionals Affinity Group Highlight
In late July the Development Professionals Affinity Group met to discuss Transactional Giving vs Relational Giving - How to Transition your Major Gifts Program to Leadership Giving Societies. Terri Grogan, Director of Individual Giving at JF&CS in Boston presented. Visit the Resource Library to view a gift agreement sample.
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HHS Announces $103 Million from American Rescue Plan to Strengthen Resiliency and Address Burnout in the Health Workforce
CMS ARP Funding for Health Workforce Support
The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) announced the availability of $103 million in ARP funding to reduce burnout and support the mental health of the health workforce. Three funding opportunities are now accepting applications and will be open until August 30, 2021.
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Expand Your Community Service Program Through the MLK Day of Service Grant
The Arc is honored to partner once again with AmeriCorps to offer grants ranging from $5,000 to $20,000 to chapters of The Arc and other nonprofit community organizations to develop MLK Day of Service projects.
Grant recipients will:
· Partner with local service clubs to recruit volunteers with and without disabilities from diverse backgrounds.
· Work with hunger-focused groups, such as food pantries and soup kitchens.
· Organize a kick-off volunteer event on the MLK Day of Service (January 17, 2022) and subsequent volunteer events throughout the grant year (ending September 30, 2022) to provide food aid to those in need in your community.
· Raise in-kind or cash matching funds to help support the project (amounts vary by grant size).
All applications are due by end of day on Friday, August 27! Learn more here.
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Nationwide Foundation
EMERGENCY AND BASIC NEEDS: Aligned to our business, Nationwide is there to help in an emergency. We partner with organizations that provide life's necessities.
CRISIS STABILIZATION: Before a crisis happens or after one hits, Nationwide holds the safety net. We partner with organizations that provide resources to prevent crises or help pick up the pieces after one occurs.
PERSONAL AND FAMILY EMPOWERMENT: Nationwide helps at-risk youth and families in poverty situations who need tools and resources to advance their lives. We partner with organizations that assist individuals in becoming productive members of society.
COMMUNITY ENRICHMENT: Nationwide understands the well-being of a community affects all who live in it. We partner with organizations that contribute to the overall quality of life in a community. The Foundation makes grants for general operating support, project and/or program support, and capital support.
Deadline: 1 September 2021
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CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
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. Contact Megan Manelli for more information.
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Network of Jewish Human Service Agencies | networkjhsa.org | 201.977.2400
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