OUR WORK
IN NEW YORK

You’ll find UJA and its partners throughout New York City, Long Island, and Westchester. Together, we confront antisemitism. Care for people in need. Strengthen Jewish life. Create inclusive Jewish communities. And shape a better world.

Millions of New Yorkers count on UJA’s network each year. With poverty, antisemitism, and economic disparities reaching record highs, the scale of the urgent need here is undeniable.

UJA meets this urgency with open doors and inclusive services — for people of all faiths, ethnicities, ages, abilities, and orientations. Because mission for us is more than filling gaps: it’s about reimagining how care reaches every New Yorker in need.

Whether it’s a small lift or a life turned around — it doesn’t get more New York than UJA.



UJA'S IMPACT AREAS

  • Fighting Poverty

    Nearly 17.7 million pounds of food were distributed through UJA partners — feeding 1.9 million New Yorkers.

    UJA prioritizes the fight against poverty.

  • Mental Health & Addiction Support

    New Yorkers have received 590,000 hours of mental health care and 9,200 individuals have received treatment for substance use.

    See what UJA does to support mental health and well-being

  • Caring for Older Adults & Holocaust Survivors

    More than 12,000 seniors have received friendly visits — easing isolation and enhancing well-being. 

    Explore UJA’s vital work of caring for older adults and Holocaust survivors.

UJA'S NONPROFIT PARTNERS

  • Berkshire Hills Eisenberg Camp — A co‑ed Jewish sleepaway camp in the Berkshires combining outdoor adventure with values-based programming.

  • Henry Kaufmann Campgrounds — A major JCC day‑camp site offering diverse nature, sports, and community programs across metro New York.

  • Rising Treetops at Oakhurst — An inclusive retreat in New Jersey offering respite and recreational services for people with special needs.

  • Surprise Lake Camp — The nation’s oldest continuously‑operated Jewish sleepaway camp, serving grades K–10 with tradition and community.

  • Usdan Summer Camp for the Arts — A Jewish arts day camp on Long Island offering immersive, creative programs in music, dance, theater, and visual arts.
  • DOROT — Intergenerational volunteer programs and social connection services that combat loneliness among older adults.

  • Hebrew Free Burial Association — A century-old nonprofit ensuring dignified Jewish burials for those without means.

  • Hebrew Free Loan Society — Interest-free financial assistance helping individuals and families in crisis.

  • JASA — Comprehensive aging services—nutritious meals, legal aid, caregiver support—empowering older New Yorkers to live with autonomy and dignity.

  • JCCA — A network of social services for vulnerable children and families, including foster care, counseling, and residential support.

  • The Jewish Board — Mental health, substance‑use, and family support services building resilience across communities.

  • Jewish Deaf Resource Center — Accessibility, advocacy, and training programs supporting Jewish individuals who are Deaf or hard of hearing. Metropolitan Council on Jewish Poverty — Food assistance, housing help, and crisis services addressing poverty in the Jewish community.

  • Metropolitan Council on Jewish Poverty — Food assistance, housing help, and crisis services addressing poverty in the Jewish community.

  • The New Jewish Home — Specialized senior care and housing inspired by Jewish compassion and clinical excellence.

  • New York Legal Assistance Group (NYLAG) — Free civil legal aid for low-income individuals to ensure justice and equity.

  • Selfhelp Community Services — Holocaust survivor support and home health services for older adults to age with dignity.

  • Westchester Jewish Community Services — Counseling, support, and services for individuals and families in emotional or financial distress.
  • 92nd Street Y — A premier cultural and community institution offering arts, education, fitness, and Jewish programming in Manhattan’s Upper East Side.

  • Barry and Florence Friedberg JCC — A Long Island Jewish community center delivering programs for all ages in a caring, family-focused environment.

  • Boro Park Y — A Brooklyn population center providing multi-generational services—from fitness to senior care to Holocaust survivor programs.

  • Bronx House — A century‑old Bronx institution offering fitness, cultural, educational, and wellness programs for all ages.

  • Commonpoint Queens — A borough-wide social services network delivering inclusive programming across 80 sites, from early childhood to elder care.

  • Edith and Carl Marks Jewish Community House of Bensonhurst — A longtime Brooklyn institution offering education, social services, and youth support since 1927.

  • Educational Alliance — A pioneering Lower Manhattan social institution delivering arts, wellness, education, and community services across generations.

  • Harold & Elaine Shames JCC on the Hudson — A Tarrytown community center offering fitness, cultural, educational, and supportive Jewish programs for all life stages.

  • Hebrew Educational Society — A Brooklyn hub providing programs from early childhood to senior care, anchored in social action and Jewish values.

  • Jewish Community Center of Mid‑Westchester — A Westchester center offering cultural, recreational, and educational services rooted in Jewish tradition.

  • Joan & Alan Bernikow JCC of Staten Island — A Staten Island hub providing wellness, arts, family services, and inclusive programming for the entire community.

  • Kings Bay Y — A Brooklyn community center fostering friendships, youth and family programs, inclusion, and cultural engagement.

  • The Marion & Aaron Gural JCC — A Long Island center offering enrichment, social services, and early childhood programs for vibrant family engagement.

  • Marlene Meyerson JCC Manhattan — A vibrant Upper West Side community center offering fitness programs, cultural events, lifelong learning, and inclusive Jewish life.

  • Mid‑Island Y JCC — A Long Island hub for Jewish identity and community, providing services for personal growth, families, and civic engagement.

  • Mosholu Montefiore Community Center (MMCC) — A Bronx-based center delivering education, recreational, and social services to diverse communities across the region.

  • Riverdale YM‑YWHA — A multi-generational community and cultural hub offering fitness, arts, early childhood, and social programming.

  • Sephardic Community Center — A Brooklyn-based center fostering unity and cultural continuity with social programming and recreational amenities.

  • Shorefront YM‑YWHA of Brighton‑Manhattan Beach — A Brooklyn community center offering educational, vocational, cultural, and wellness programs rooted in Jewish values.

  • Sid Jacobson JCC — Long Island’s only full-service JCC, offering recreational, educational, social, and cultural programs for all ages.

  • Suffolk YJCC — A Suffolk County community center delivering family programs, fitness, Jewish life, summer camp, and special-needs services.

  • YM & YWHA of Washington Heights & Inwood — A historic Jewish community center serving Washington Heights and Inwood with cultural, recreational, and social offerings.
  • Hazon — The largest faith-based environmental organization in the U.S., offering outdoor and food education rooted in sustainability and Jewish values.

  • The Jewish Education Project —A nonprofit supporting educators with tools and training to create engaging Jewish learning experiences.

  • Shalom Hartman Institute of North America — A center of Jewish thought and leadership development, strengthening pluralistic ideas and moral vision across North America.
  • Berkshire Hills Eisenberg Camp — A co‑ed Jewish sleepaway camp in the Berkshires combining outdoor adventure with values-based programming.

  • Henry Kaufmann Campgrounds — A major JCC day‑camp site offering diverse nature, sports, and community programs across metro New York.

  • Rising Treetops at Oakhurst — An inclusive retreat in New Jersey offering respite and recreational services for people with special needs.

  • Surprise Lake Camp — The nation’s oldest continuously‑operated Jewish sleepaway camp, serving grades K–10 with tradition and community.

  • Usdan Summer Camp for the Arts — A Jewish arts day camp on Long Island offering immersive, creative programs in music, dance, theater, and visual arts.