What they reported doing
- #1 primary $0THE ORGANIZATION'S GOAL - TO SUPPORT, ENRICH AND ENHANCE PROGRAMS AND SERVICES FOR THE WELL AND INFIRM ELDERLY - IS ACCOMPLISHED BY ISSUING GRANTS TO THE DAUGHTERS OF SARAH HOUSING COMPANY TO PROVIDE HOUSING SCHOLARSHIPS THAT SUBVENT THE COST OF RESIDENCY AT THE DAUGHTERS OF SARAH HOUSING COMPANY'S ASSISTED LIVING RESIDENCE. THIS GRANT ENABLES NEEDY INDIVIDUALS, UNABLE TO PAY THE FULL COST OF CARE, TO RECEIVE THE LEVEL OF PERSONAL CARE ASSISTANCE THEY NEED TO CARRY OUT THEIR REGULAR ACTIVITIES OF DAILY LIVING AND TO REMAIN IN A LEAST RESTRICTIVE ENVIRONMENT FOR THEIR PERSONAL CARE NEEDS, WHERE THEY CAN RECEIVE KOSHER MEALS IN ACCORDANCE WITH JEWISH DIETARY LAWS AND PROGRAMMING, ENTERTAINMENT AND ACTIVITIES IN KEEPING WITH THEIR COGNITIVE SKILL LEVEL AND BASED ON JEWISH TRADITIONS. GRANTS HAVE ALSO ESTABLISHED A LIFELONG EDUCATIONAL LEARNING PROGRAM, BRINGING RABBIS AND COLLEGE PROFESSORS TO PRESENT COURSES ON JEWISH CULTURAL, RELIGIOUS, HISTORICAL AND POLITICAL TOPICS.
- #2 $302KTHE ORGANIZATION HAS PROVIDED FUNDING TO SUPPORT THE ENHANCEMENT OF RESIDENT FOCUSED SERVICES AT THE DAUGHTERS OF SARAH NURSING & REHABILITATION CENTER, SUCH AS: (A) GRANTS FOR A TUITION REIMBURSEMENT PROGRAM TO REIMBURSE TUITION COSTS EXPENDED BY STAFF SEEKING TO IMPROVE THEIR SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE FOR THE BETTERMENT OF RESIDENT CARE BY PROCURING ADDITIONAL PROFESSIONAL DEGREES (LPN, RN, MSW, ETC); (B) FUNDING TO ENHANCE FACILITY-WIDE ACTIVITIES, AND TO PROVIDE LIFE-LONG EDUCATIONAL LEARNING PROGRAMS FOR RESIDENTS; (C) FUNDING FOR A PROGRAM TO HELP ALLEVIATE STAFFING SHORTAGES BY HIRING POTENTIAL NURSING AIDE TRAINEES, PROVIDING THESE ECONOMICALLY DISADVANTAGED PERSONS LACKING HEALTHCARE SKILLS WITH GAINFUL EMPLOYMENT AND ON-SITE TRAINING TO QUALIFY FOR NURSING AIDE CERTIFICATION AT NO COST TO THE EMPLOYEE, ALONG WITH CONTINUED EMPLOYMENT ONCE CERTIFIED. THIS PROGRAM ENABLES THEM TO MEET THEIR DAILY LIVING EXPENSES WHILE STUDYING, IMPROVE THEIR MARKETABLE SKILLS, AND ENSURE THE PROSPECT OF CONTINUED EMPLOYMENT.
What they call their work
What they do
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Healthcare Education Scholarships and Fellowships 2 activities
- Funding on-site nursing aide training program for economically disadvantaged individualsFinances a program that hires and trains economically disadvantaged individuals as nursing aides at no cost, providing on-site certification training and pathways to continued employment to address staffing shortages at Daughters of Sarah Nursing & Rehabilitation Center.
- Funding tuition reimbursement for staff pursuing professional healthcare degreesProvides funding for a tuition reimbursement program enabling staff at Daughters of Sarah Nursing & Rehabilitation Center to pursue professional degrees such as LPN, RN, and MSW, with the goal of improving quality of resident care.
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Church and Congregation-Based Financial Aid 1 activity
- Funding housing scholarships for low-income elderly individualsIssues grants to Daughters of Sarah Housing Company to subsidize the cost of residency at its assisted living residence for low-income elderly individuals.
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Financial Support for Rabbinical Students 1 activity
- Funding lifelong educational learning programs for elderly residentsProvides grants to establish and support lifelong educational learning programs that bring rabbis and college professors to present courses on Jewish cultural, religious, historical, and political topics for elderly residents at Daughters of Sarah facilities.
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Hospital and Medical Center Support 1 activity
- Funding restorative nursing program operationsProvides funding to operate a restorative nursing program that enhances the level of care delivered to residents at Daughters of Sarah Nursing & Rehabilitation Center.
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Mental Health Research and Services Funding 1 activity
- Funding staff training in dementia care techniquesSupports a comprehensive training program for staff in emerging techniques for assisting residents with Alzheimer’s and related dementia, including individualized cognitive, emotional, and spiritual programming.
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Uncategorized 1 activity
- Funding technology upgrades to enhance resident communication and in-room experiencesProvides grants to improve technological offerings for residents, including equipment upgrades to support communication and enrich in-room experiences, particularly in response to challenges identified during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Who runs it
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| MARK KOBLENZ | CEO - see Schedule J Part III | 16 | $465K |
| COURTNEY MULSON | CFO - see Schedule J Part III | 2 | $370K |
- ALAN KAPLAN — BOARD MEMBER
- AVIVA HALLENSTEIN — BOARD MEMBER
- BARBARA WACHS — BOARD MEMBER
- BRUCE FINKLE — BOARD MEMBER
- CHANA MCINTYRE — BOARD MEMBER
- DAVID GINSBURG — BOARD MEMBER
- DAVID STROMES — BOARD MEMBER
- DIANE BURMAN — BOARD MEMBER
- ELAINE FREEDMAN — BOARD MEMBER
- ELISSA PECKAGE — BOARD MEMBER
- GAIL KENDALL — SECRETARY
- GAIL SOKOL — BOARD MEMBER
- JESSICA RICHER — CHAIR
- SHERYL HOFFMAN — BOARD MEMBER
- SHOHAM PIORENTINO — BOARD MEMBER
- WILLIAM PANITCH — BOARD MEMBER
Who they work with
- Daughters of Sarah Housing Company Partner — Receives grants from the foundation to provide housing scholarships and support lifelong educational programming at its assisted living residence.
- Daughters of Sarah Nursing & Rehabilitation Center Partner — Receives funding from the foundation to support resident-focused services, including staff training, educational programs, and technological improvements.
How they approach the work
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- Capacity Building Through Grantmakingmethodology: capacity_building_through_grantmakingBy directing targeted grants toward staff training, resident education, and technological improvements in affiliated elder care facilities, we improve the quality of care because systemic investments in infrastructure and human capital strengthen service delivery and resident outcomes.
- Faith-Based Housing Supportmethodology: faith-based_housing_supportBy providing housing scholarships that incorporate Jewish cultural and dietary programming, we enable low-income elderly individuals to access assisted living in a religiously and culturally affirming environment, which increases utilization and resident well-being because it aligns care with identity and tradition.