Jewish Federation of Greater Vancouver's partner agencies can only reach as far as their resources allow. Every year we receive approximately $1.44 million more in local requests than we can fund, and many programs and services are currently funded at a level far lower than what they need to effectively address current needs — let alone future needs.
We need to close the gap between what is currently being funded and what we believe is really needed by increasing the resources available for our agencies in these key areas.
Income Support
Current funding to assist individuals and families living in poverty address their basic food and shelter needs is not sufficient for the growing number of poor living in our community.
Current Support: $360,000
2020 Goal: Expand our financial assistance by 30% to those not currently receiving support and increase our support to those already receiving funds to enable them to engage Jewishly.
Additional Support Needed: $150,000 more per year
Children and Youth in Transition
Children and youth are struggling with anxiety, depression and family pressures. They need support as they transition through various life stages (elementary to high school to university to adult life).
Current Support: $60,000
2020 Goal: Fund a full-time counselling position to support school-aged children and youth.
Additional Support Needed: $60,000 more per year
Affordable Housing
Current funding to assist individuals and families living in poverty address their basic food and shelter needs is not sufficient for the growing number of poor living in our community.
Current Support: $75,000
2020 Goal: Subsidies for an additional 20 people. Half-time staff person to expand the scope of work in this area.
Additional Support Needed: $85,000 more per year
Mental Health Support
Jewish adults struggling with mental health issues receive inadequate or no support from our community. In addition, current funding limits the support available to an increasing number of campers with special needs and/or mental health issues.
Current Support: $75,000
2020 Goal: Support for an additional 25 adults. Expanded support services at two group homes. Two camps would be able to offer a wide range of psychological services for campers throughout the summer.
Additional Support Needed: $75,000 more per year
Camperships
Jewish summer camp is one of the most impactful experiences a child can have. Current support funds 110 camperships, but does not meet increased demand.
Current Support: $65,000
2020 Goal: Expand the number of camps that are receiving camperships from three to five, and provide support for an additional 30 campers.
Additional Support Needed: $25,000 more per year
Inclusion Services
Children and youth with special needs are unable to participate fully in Jewish life. Many families struggle to find appropriate community services and to meet various funding requirements.
Current Support: $52,000
2020 Goal: Expand programs for children and youth with special needs. Increase support groups for parents. Support staff to help families navigate and access appropriate community services.
Additional Support Needed: $75,000 more per year
Program Subsidies
More than 120 people receive assistance to participate in informal and extracurricular Jewish programs. For many, these are their primary community connections.
Current Support: $40,000
2020 Goal: Assistance for an additional 30 adults and children to connect to Jewish life.
Additional Support Needed: $50,000 more per year
Seniors Engagement
Our seniors population is expected to double by 2030, and more of them want to age in place. To enable them to remain healthy, safe and engaged, we need to provide additional peer and professional services.
Current Support: $238,000
2020 Goal: Expanded programs and services to address the needs of 100 more seniors.
Additional Support Needed: $50,000 more per year
Arts and Culture
This traditionally underfunded area has been very effective in reaching out to otherwise unengaged community members.
Current Support: $70,000
2020 Goal: Increase capacity for four key agencies that provide innovative arts and cultural programming.
Additional Support Needed: $60,000 more per year
