When vaccines became available, those most at-risk — the elderly and Holocaust survivors — lacked the tech skills to navigate a complicated system. In response, we arranged pop-up vaccine sites, helped people access appointments, and funded transportation to vaccine sites. We also allocated funds to grassroots organizations that are trusted within their communities to provide vaccine education and access.
"This is the greatest collective crisis of most of our lifetimes. At the same time, there’s hope,” says our CEO Eric S. Goldstein. Watch to learn about UJA’s pandemic response.
in Jewish households in NY live in or near poverty.
in Jewish households in NY are unemployed.
in Jewish households in NY feel socially isolated.
in Jewish households in struggle with substance abuse.
29.4 million pounds of kosher food distributed through Met Council.
652,200 PPE masks delivered to nonprofit partners.
More than 355,000 individuals received employment training, financial counseling, and mental health support at our Covid response hubs and food interventions.
35,000 students at nearly 50 Jewish day schools impacted by grants to support reopening.
More than 7,000 vaccine appointments secured for older adults, vulnerable populations, day school students, and healthcare workers.
UJA’s 12-month report offers an in-depth review of our evolving response to the pandemic: Working around the clock to ensure the continuation of indispensable services through the lockdown. Launching neighborhood-based Covid response hubs to help people get back on their feet financially and emotionally. Leveraging relationships to get the most vulnerable vaccinated.
Our support made a difference in the lives of hundreds of thousands of New Yorkers.
Moving people from crisis to stability.
Offering a circle of support, so nobody struggles alone.
Helping seniors lead vital lives.