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March is Developmental Disabilities (DD) Awareness Month
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Every March, the National Association of Councils on Developmental Disabilities (NACDD) and its partners collaborate to observe Developmental Disabilities (DD) Awareness Month .The campaign highlights the many ways in which people with and without disabilities come together to form strong, diverse communities. It also raises awareness about the inclusion of people with DD in all aspects of community life, as well as awareness of the barriers that some people may still face in their communities.
NACDD's theme this year, Worlds Imagined, focuses on how the world is changing as we move through and beyond the pandemic. With this theme, NACDD will highlight intersectionality and disability, as well as how people with disabilities are living longer and more productive lives than ever before. This theme also encourages exploration of new and ever-changing opportunities.
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The Time is Right for Social Work
Social Work Month in March is a time to celebrate the great profession of social work.
The theme for Social Work Month 2022 is The Time is Right for Social Work.
During Social Work Month take time to learn more about the many positive contributions of the profession.
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Join the Network and NAJC on
for PowerNET. Learn more about the plenary speakers and tentative schedule. Kindly register for the hotel and conference by Friday, April 1st.
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Realizing Global Impact Through Collaboration
2022 NJHSA & NAJC Joint Annual Conference
Minneapolis Marriott City Center
Sunday, May 15th – Tuesday, May 17th
(NAJC programs continue through
noon Wednesday, May 18th)
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UPCOMING NETWORK OFFERINGS . . . |
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Navigating the Social Landscape
Sponsored by the Marketing/Communications NET Group
Tuesday, March 22nd | 2:45pm ET
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Grant Station NET TALK
Sponsored by the Grant Writers NET Group
Monday, March 28th | 1pm ET
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Transgender Visibility Day
Cohosted by NJHSA + HRC + Keshet
Thursday, March 31st | 12pm ET
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Making a Voter Engagement Plan in 2022
Sponsored by Nonprofit Vote
Thursday, March 31st | 2pm ET
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Boyden NET Talk:
Intentional Retention Strategies to Engage and Retain Nonprofit Staff
Thursday, April 7th | 2pm ET
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NETWORK NEWS & UPDATES . . . |
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NATIONAL MEMBER SPOTLIGHT - MARCH 2022 |
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The Network is founded on partnerships and collaboration and has strong National Members. Each month one or more national member will be highlighted. National Members have a broad reach and offer expert support. Join us for a NET Talk to learn about the ways you might collaborate and access offerings that support your organization and your clients.
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ZA'AKAH is dedicated to advocating for survivors of sexual violence in the Orthodox Jewish community. Our advocacy includes general awareness-raising of the reality and prevalence of sexual violence in the community through traditional and social media. Additionally, ZA'AKAH participates in educational events, interviews, podcasts, and creates content for traditional and social media focused on abuse prevention policies, and how to correctly respond to suspicion or disclosure of sexual violence, as well as combatting common myths, misconceptions, or misinformation about sexual violence. Learn more about Za'akah here.
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New & Improved Network Resource Library
Good news! There’s a new and improved Resource Library! It is being populated as we speak. We apologize for any inconvenience to our members while we migrate to the new system. In the meantime if you need to access one of our resources please email Megan Manelli at mmanelli@networkjhsa.org and we will be happy to assist.
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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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NJHSA MEMBER AGENCY NEWS & OFFERINGS . . . |
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U.S. Action Alert
Jewish and Interfaith Letter Urging Administration to Support Ukrainian Refugees
Last week, together with HIAS, we successfully advocated for a robust congressional response to the humanitarian crisis in Ukraine and extension of the Lautenberg Amendment, which will permit the US family members of Ukrainians representing historically persecuted religious minorities to petition for admittance of their family members to the US.
Now, our attention turns to the Administration, whom we are urging to expedite admissions for Ukrainian refugees with close family ties in the US. We urge your agencies and faith partners to sign this Federation-led national and local letter asking the Biden Administration to begin admitting pending Lautenberg and visa applicants so they can wait in the US in safety. Click here to read the letter and here to sign. The deadline is THIS Friday at 12pm EST. If you have any questions, please contact Darcy Hirsh.
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Final White House Conference Sign On Letter
Thank you for signing the letter calling for a White House Conference on Food, Nutrition, Hunger, and Health. View a copy of the letter that was sent to the White House with an impressive list of 182 signatories. It has also been updated here. Please use the letter in your own advocacy. |
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Bikur Cholim in 2022: Renewal, Revival, Resilience
March 21, 2022
with Rabbi Simkha Weintraub
The understanding of mental health has surely shifted since the days of our classical sources on Bikur Cholim, and yet it has taken time for us to integrate those facing challenges in mental health into our visiting and caring programs. Beyond that reality, the pandemic has presented unprecedented and complex challenges in mental health. How do we respond to the increase in depression, anxiety, substance abuse, suicide? What tools are there to promote an active and open discussion of these issues in our communities? What approaches might we consider in reaching out and offering spiritual care and support? And how do we bolster our own mental health and resilience as caregivers?
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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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Stay connected; learn about open grant opportunities by subscribing to the free newsletters below.
Candid (formerly Foundation Center)
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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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