Program areas at Jewish Federation of Volusia and Flagler Counties
Case work and direct financial aid to individuals and families consisting of food, clothing, information and financial assistance with utilities or rent, and referral service to other agencies. 15,184 people received ten days' worth of food including meat, fresh fruit and vegetables, juice, cereal, and pastries from the jerry doliner food bank. 1,716 families received clothing, household goods or furniture, 246 families received rental or utility assistance, and 72 people received help with medical equipment. 63 Jewish elderly, 80 years or older, and residents of assisted living or nursing homes because of the pandemic were provided with gifts, stamps, masks, hygienic products and other sundry items.833 families received holiday meal baskets for easter, thanksgiving, and christmas, and 387 children and tweens received toys or gift cards for chanukah and christmas. Individuals are provided assistance regardless of their religious affiliation. Ninety-eight percent of the people served were not of the Jewish faith.
Provide community events to educate the public. Grants are payments to their affiliates, the Jewish federations of north america. The organization is the main contributor to put on the heritage festival. Provide funds for the local Jewish cemetery and bomb shelters in israel.
School supply distribution to needy children. 8,903 backpacks filled with age appropriate supplies were distributed to less fortunate youths in elementary, middle, and high schools, and adults enrolled in ged programs.
Provided endowment funds for temples to bring in speakers, gave money for the Jewish cemetery, gave out food for passover & easter, gave out special food for the Jewish new year, chanukah, and passover for the Jewish people. Judged the holocaust programs at hinson middle school in daytona beach. Judged the holocaust programs at the social studies fair at deland high school and gave out prizes. Had 3 luncheons for the Jewish holidays complete with entertainment and good food for the indigent elderly.