named programs · 7 · from sources
What they call their work
Benefits Enrollment Assistance
Helps individuals enroll in food stamps, Medicare/Medicaid, Social Security, and other entitlements.
Emergency Cash Relief
Provides emergency financial assistance to prevent evictions and utility shut-offs.
Food Pantry
Operates one of the largest food pantries in the Bronx, distributing over 1,200 food packages monthly and providing Kosher options for Passover.
Food Voucher Program
Provides emergency food vouchers redeemable at local supermarkets to ensure access to fresh and culturally appropriate food.
Geriatric Mental Health Initiative
Offers free depression, drug, and alcohol screening and counseling for seniors aged 55+ in their homes or offices.
NORCs (Naturally Occurring Retirement Communities)
Operates two NORC programs in Amalgamated Park Reservoir and Pelham Parkway to support aging-in-place with health and social services.
Transportation Program
Provides 3,600 one-way trips annually for seniors to access medical appointments, shopping, and community activities.
activities · 7 groups
What they do
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Food Distribution and Hunger Relief 2 activities
- Coordinating volunteer and community engagement programsEngages over 4,000 volunteers annually who contribute more than 12,000 hours of service, including food delivery, friendly visiting, and support for food packaging and distribution efforts.
- Distributing food through pantry and holiday programsOperates a food pantry in the East Bronx, recognized as the largest in the area, distributing over 1,200 food packages monthly and organizing food collections and packaging for distribution. Annually distributes Chanukah food packages and delivers nearly 2,000 holiday and emergency food packages to home-bound seniors and others in need.
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Home-Delivered Meals for Seniors and Homebound 1 activity
- Facilitating transportation and food assistance enrollmentArranges approximately 3,600 one-way transportation trips annually for seniors through a Department for the Aging-funded program and provides 3,500 transportation trips annually. Assists around 800 individuals annually with enrollment in SNAP and other food assistance programs.
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Tenant Legal Advocacy & Support Services 1 activity
- Offering housing advocacy and legal support servicesProvides housing counseling, eviction prevention, dispute resolution, and assistance securing necessary repairs for clients’ residences. Supports tenants with applications for Section 8, SNAP, and other public benefits, and informs clients of their legal rights while assisting with access to affordable housing.
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Public Benefits Navigation and Enrollment 1 activity
- Providing case management and benefits advocacyProvides social work support to clients including assistance with benefits and entitlements, housing, transportation, and food assistance. Offers long-term case management and provider advocacy for clients with complex needs.
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Direct Financial Assistance to Individuals 1 activity
- Providing emergency and ongoing social services supportDelivers emergency cash relief, pre-paid burial planning, and supportive counseling to individuals facing housing emergencies or other crises. Provides ongoing benefit recertification, financial assistance, and counseling to support long-term client stability.
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Home Care Services for Elderly and Disabled 1 activity
- Providing home care services for elderly and disabled individualsProvides in-home care, including assistance with activities of daily living, nursing visits, companion services for medical appointments and errands, and housekeeping, to support independent living for elderly and disabled residents in the Bronx. Offers long-term care worker assignments and intensive case management for clients with complex needs.
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Direct Mental Health Counseling and Support Services 1 activity
- Providing mental health and senior support servicesOffers free mental health screenings and individual counseling for seniors aged 55+ through the Geriatric Mental Health Initiative. Operates two Naturally Occurring Retirement Community (NORC) programs to coordinate social and health services for senior residents in specific Bronx neighborhoods.
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financials · form 990 · fy2021
revenue
Total revenue$7.40M
Contributions & grants$00%
Program service revenue$6.68M90%
Investment income$3K0%
Other revenue$716K
expenses
Total expenses$8.49M
Program expenses71%
Admin / overhead29%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$7.70M
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$2.52M
Cash$130K
Investments$0
Liabilities$5.25M
Net assets$-2.73M
Liquid reserves0.2 mo
3 years on record · 2019–2021 · YoY revenue -30.1%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2021
Who runs it
paid leadership · 3
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| BRAD SILVER | EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT | 40 | $194K |
| RODNEY MARSHALL | CFO | 40 | $167K |
| WILHELMINA HOBSON | DIRECTOR OF PATIENT SERVICES | 35 | $115K |
board members · 5
- BARBARA DAVIS GELNICK — SECRETARY
- CHARLES JOSEPHSON — VICE PRESIDENT
- CHARLES LANDSBERG — PRESIDENT
- MICHAEL SCHWEIGER — BOARD MEMEBR
- PHILLIP FRIEDMAN — TREASURER
relationships · 22
Who they work with
- 1199 SEIU Partner — Provides union representation for home care employees, including benefits such as medical and dental coverage, pension, life insurance, paid holidays, and continuing education.
- 17 agencies Partner — Collaborates with 17 agencies to expand program reach and capacity.
- 20 schools and youth groups Partner — Collaborates with 20 schools and youth groups to support community programs.
- 22 congregations Partner — Partners with 22 congregations to deliver services and share resources.
- Amalgamated and Park Reservoir housing Partner — Collaborates to deliver supportive services for seniors.
- Board Member Charles Landsberg Government — Receives reports of legal or ethics violations under the organization’s whistleblower policy.
- Bronx Jewish Community Council Partner — WBHNRC is a subsidiary of the Bronx Jewish Community Council.
- Bronxworks Homeless Outreach Team Partner — Collaborates with BJCC to assist homeless seniors and families
- Department for Health and Mental Hygiene Government — Funds the Geriatric Mental Health Initiative
- Department for the Aging Government — Funds the senior transportation program
- Executive Vice President Brad Silver Government — Responsible for implementing whistleblower policy and receiving reports of legal or ethics violations.
- Food Bank for New York City Partner — Supplies food to the BJCC Food Pantry
- MET Council Partner — Partner organization as indicated by logo and link on website.
- Mayors Alliance NYC Animals Partner — Works with BJCC to secure reasonable accommodation for clients' service animals
- Metropolitan Council on Jewish Poverty Partner — Supplies food to the BJCC Food Pantry
- Montefiore Geriatric Psychiatry Partner — Partners with BJCC to provide psychiatric evaluations for seniors
- NYC Jewish Community Relations Council Partner — Partner organization as indicated by logo and link on website.
- NYLAG Partner — Collaborates with NYLAG to provide legal assistance to clients via telephone.
- New York City Housing Authority Partner — Collaborates with BJCC on the Pelham Parkway NORC program
- New York Legal Assistance Group Partner — Provides legal counsel to clients referred by BJCC
- UJA-Federation of New York Partner — Partner organization as indicated by logo and link on website.
- UJA-Federation of Westchester – Families Feeding Families program Partner — Supplies food to the BJCC Food Pantry
strategies · 4
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Aging in Place Through Integrated Caremethodology: aging-in-placeBy coordinating social and health care services for seniors, particularly through NORC programs, we enable aging in place because integrated support addresses both medical and social needs in a home setting, reducing institutionalization.
- Client-Choice Nutrition Supportmethodology: client_choice_modelBy providing food vouchers instead of pre-packed meals, we improve nutritional outcomes because clients can select fresh, culturally appropriate, and diet-specific foods, increasing dignity and adherence.
- Housing and Neighborhood Stabilization via Collaborationmethodology: collaborative_housing_stabilizationBy fostering collaboration among tenants, property owners, and service providers, we prevent evictions and community decline because coordinated intervention stabilizes housing and preserves neighborhood integrity.
- Volunteer-Integrated Service Deliverymethodology: volunteer-integrated deliveryBy integrating volunteers into service delivery, we extend capacity and enhance responsiveness because volunteer networks allow for flexible, community-rooted support that complements professional staff.