New York Times Neediest Cases
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“Fund Let Voices Be Heard, and for One Boy That Was Enough”
February 10, 2013
Each year the fund distributes the money to seven multiservice agencies: UJA-Federation of New York, Brooklyn Community Services, Catholic Charities Archdiocese of New York, Catholic Charities Brooklyn and Queens, the Children’s Aid Society, the Communi… Read more
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“Two Children Who Need All of Mother’s Energy”
January 25, 2013
For assistance, Ms. Tam-Diaz turned to the Metropolitan Council on Jewish Poverty, which has an office at the Jewish Community Center of Staten Island. Met Council and JCC of Staten Island are beneficiary agencies of UJA-Federation of New York. Read more
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“Even in Sickness, a Promise to a Son to Fulfill”
January 25, 2013
While pregnant, Ms. Lora enrolled Brandon in the Educational Alliance’s after-school program at Public School 142, where he is in fourth grade. The Ed Alliance is a beneficiary agency of UJA-Federation of New York. Read more
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“Young Man Dispossessed by Hurricane Is a Virtual Prisoner in His New Home”
January 16, 2013
The family moved into that modified house a few years ago with the help of a program called Partners in Dignity at FEGS Health and Human Services, a beneficiary agency of UJA-Federation of New York. Read more
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“After Career in Beauty, Facing Challenge of Failing Vision”
December 30, 2012
In trying to cope with his depression, Mr. Clements sought counseling at the Jewish Board of Family and Children’s Services, a beneficiary agency of UJA-Federation of New York. In September, caseworkers there drew $660 from the fund to buy a digital rea… Read more
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“Counting Blessings After a Harrowing Storm Escape”
December 28, 2012
The couple received aid from the Edith and Carl Marks Jewish Community House of Bensonhurst, a beneficiary agency of UJA-Federation of New York. Marks JCH used a Neediest Cases grant of $500 to buy diapers, formula, wipes, clothing and food for the couple… Read more
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“One Illness After Another, and an Eviction Looming”
December 25, 2012
Mr. Cowen is back at work, trying to keep up with his rent and to pay his landlord extra each month to bring his rent current. He said he was relieved when he received assistance from Met Council, a beneficiary agency of UJA-Federation of New York, Read more
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“After Losing Job in ’09, Woman Is Impeded Again After Trying to Rebuild”
December 22, 2012
Ms. Nicholson was referred to the Metropolitan Council on Jewish Poverty, which has an office at the Jewish Community Center of Staten Island, for assistance. Met Council and JCC of Staten Island are beneficiary agencies of UJA-Federation of New York. Me… Read more
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“Healthy Meals After an Illness”
December 21, 2012
In 2010, when the meals were no longer available at no cost, she turned to Westchester Jewish Community Services, a beneficiary of UJA-Federation of New York. W.J.C.S. has paid Meals on Wheels about $800 since then to provide some of her meals, and will c… Read more
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“A Daughter Tries to Help but Ends Up Swindled”
December 21, 2012
To help combat the depression, her doctor referred her to Jewish Association Serving the Aging, a beneficiary agency of UJA-Federation of New York. She began weekly counseling sessions with a social worker and started taking an antidepressant medication. … Read more