What they reported doing
- #1 primary $321KBPJCC PROVIDED SPECIALIZED CASE MANAGEMENT, INFORMATION, AND SERVICES TAILORED TO HOLOCAUST SURVIVORS AND SENIOR CITIZENS, ADDRESSING THEIR UNIQUE NEEDS WITH COMPASSION AND CULTURAL SENSITIVITY. USING FUNDS FROM THE NYC DEPARTMENT FOR THE AGING (DFTA) AND THE NEW YORK STATE OFFICE FOR THE AGING (NYSOFA), BPJCC DELIVERED KOSHER HOME-DELIVERED MEALS TO HOLOCAUST SURVIVORS, ENSURING NUTRITIONAL SUPPORT FOR THOSE WITH LIMITED MOBILITY. BPJCC ALSO OFFERED TRANSPORTATION SERVICES TO FACILITATE ACCESS TO MEDICAL APPOINTMENTS, SOCIAL ACTIVITIES, AND COMMUNITY RESOURCES. ADDITIONALLY, THE ORGANIZATION ASSISTED SENIORS WITH BENEFIT APPLICATIONS (SCRIE/DRIE, MEDICAID SPEND-DOWNS) AND PROVIDED CRISIS INTERVENTION, ENHANCING THEIR QUALITY OF LIFE. THESE SERVICES HAVE SUPPORTED THOUSANDS OF ELDERLY RESIDENTS, INCLUDING HOLOCAUST SURVIVORS, BY PROMOTING INDEPENDENCE AND DIGNITY, REINFORCING BPJCC'S ROLE AS A VITAL COMMUNITY LIFELINE.
- #2 $133KBPJCC HELPED AND SUPPORTED LOCAL SMALL BUSINESSES BY CONDUCTING AN IN-DEPTH NEEDS ASSESSMENT, HOSTED NETWORKING EVENTS AND LAUNCHED THE BUSINESS ALLIANCE OF BORO PARK ENSURING THAT THERE IS SOMEWHERE TO TURN TO IN NEED OF HELP AND ADVOCACY FOR OUR LOCAL SMALL BUSINESSES. THIS INITIATIVE WAS FUNDED BY THE NYC DEPARTMENT OF SMALL BUSINESS SERVICES (SBS). ADDITIONALLY, THE ORGANIZATION CREATED AN EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT PLAN AND WORKED WITH LOCAL COMMUNITY EMERGENCY SERVICE PROVIDERS, THIS PROJECT WAS FUNDED BY THE NEW YORK CITY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT DEPARTMENT (NYCEM).
What they call their work
What they do
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Public Benefits Navigation and Enrollment 1 activity
- Assistance with government benefits enrollmentProvides application support for SSI/SSDI, SNAP (food stamps), Medicaid, Medicare Savings Program, HEAP, and health insurance through state and local programs. Services include guidance on Medicaid enrollment and healthcare advice.
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Workforce Readiness Training 1 activity
- Community education and workforce development programsHosts workshops, seminars, expos, classes, and workforce development events such as sales masterclasses and job market preparation. Includes specialized courses like photography for women.
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Jewish Holiday and Shabbat Community Events 1 activity
- Community events and outreachOrganizes and hosts free community events including holiday celebrations (e.g., Chol Hamoed Extravaganza, pre-Chanukah events), museum visits, business breakfasts, legislative barbecues, and reunions for parents and other groups.
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Community Resource Navigation and Support Services 1 activity
- Comprehensive social services for poverty alleviationProvides free and confidential social services aimed at addressing poverty and improving quality of life in the Boro Park community, including benefits enrollment, counseling, and job placement.
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Community Broadband Infrastructure Development 1 activity
- Connectivity and digital access assistanceConnects Boro Park residents to enrollment assistance for the NYS Affordable Broadband Act program through a partnership with 211 NY.
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Child Safety Seat and Safe Sleep Support 1 activity
- Distribution of essential goods and servicesDistributes carseats to community members and offers meal programs with multiple catering options to support community needs.
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Immigration Legal Services 1 activity
- Immigration and citizenship assistanceProvides direct support with U.S. immigration processes and citizenship applications for community members.
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Anti-Hate Incident Response & Support 1 activity
- Legal and civil rights supportOffers legal assistance to community members and provides support to victims of hate crimes, including help reporting incidents to law enforcement or civil rights organizations and identifying trends in hate activity.
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Holocaust Survivor Support Services 1 activity
- Support services for seniors and Holocaust survivorsOffers specialized services including social support, crisis intervention, therapy, counseling, job placement, and social events for Holocaust survivors and their families. Includes home care assistance, Half Fare transportation benefits, and trust/pooled income programs.
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Who runs it
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
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| RABBI AVRAHAM GREENSTEIN | CEO | 35 | $287K |
| SCHNEUR Z ABRAMS | CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER | 35 | $95K |
- CHAIM FLEISCHER — BOARD MEMBER
- ISAAC STERN — BOARD MEMBER (UNTIL 3/24/25)
- JULES YITZCHOK FLEISCHER — SECRETARY/TREASURER
- MENACHEM GARFINKEL — BOARD MEMBER
- MOSHE STEINMETZ — BOARD MEMBER (UNTIL 3/24/25)
- NAFTALI REINER — BOARD MEMBER
- PESACH GREENBERG — BOARD MEMBER (UNTIL 3/24/25)
- SIMCHA BERNATH — BOARD MEMBER
- YIDEL PERLSTEIN — BOARD MEMBER
- YITZCHOK M MOSKOWITZ — BOARD MEMBER
- YOEL FUCHS — BOARD MEMBER (UNTIL 3/24/25)
- YOEL GREENFIELD — BOARD MEMBER (UNTIL 3/24/25)
- YOEL VIZEL — BOARD MEMBER
- YOSSI NADLER — BOARD MEMBER
Who they work with
- 211 NY Partner — Partner organization assisting Boro Park residents with checking eligibility and enrolling in the NYS Affordable Broadband Act program.
- Anti-Defamation League Partner — Collaborates with the Anti-Defamation League as a civil rights organization to support victims of hate crimes and incidents.
- Boro Park Y Partner — Proud sponsor of BPJCC
- Catapult Learning Partner — Proud sponsor of BPJCC
- Claims Conference Partner — Proud sponsor of BPJCC
- Delishaus Partner — Contracted vendor providing catering services for the meal program
- Elite Home Health Care Partner — Proud sponsor of BPJCC
- Ezra Medical Center Partner — Proud sponsor of BPJCC
- Fidelis Care Partner — Proud sponsor of BPJCC
- HeartShare Partner — Collaborates with HeartShare to provide social and financial services.
- JCRC-NY Partner — Proud sponsor of BPJCC
- Mealcraft Partner — Contracted vendor providing catering services for the meal program
- Metropolitan Commercial Bank Partner — Proud sponsor of BPJCC
- Metropolitan Commercial Bank Partner — Provided transformative financial support for the opening of the BPJCC community center.
- NYC DYCD Government — Partner organization supporting BPJCC
- NYC Office for the Prevention of Hate Crimes Government — Partner organization supporting BPJCC
- NYC Office of Emergency Management Government — Partner organization supporting BPJCC
- Rep. Dan Goldman Government — Hosted a Jewish and AAPI Heritage event at BPJCC to honor community leaders.
- SCN Meals Partner — Contracted vendor providing catering and grocery box services for the meal program
- Satmar Meats 51 Partner — Contracted vendor providing catering services for the meal program
- Satmar Meats 53 Partner — Contracted vendor providing catering services for the meal program
- UJA Federation NY Partner — Proud sponsor of BPJCC
- United Task Force Partner — Proud sponsor of BPJCC
How they approach the work
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- Client-Choice Model in Meal Servicesmethodology: client_choiceBy offering multiple catering options within its meal program, the organization meets diverse client needs and preferences, thereby increasing dignity, engagement, and utilization of services because choice enhances personal agency and cultural appropriateness.