Jewish Social Service Agency
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| Abbreviation | JSSA |
|---|---|
| Formation | June 8, 1942 |
| Merger of | United Hebrew Charities, Hebrew Relief Society |
| 53-0196598[1] | |
| Legal status | 501(c)(3) non-profit organization |
| Headquarters | Rockville, Maryland, United States |
| Services | Provides services and support to more than 30,000 individuals annually through a wide range of counseling, educational, special needs services, in-home support, hospice and nursing care, and social services.[1] |
| Lawrence P. Kline[2] | |
| Todd Schenk[3] | |
| Subsidiaries | Route 28 Associates, Premier Homecare Inc[1] |
| Revenue | $18,981,490[1] (2013) |
| Expenses | $18,560,878[1] (2013) |
| Endowment | $38,773,629[1] |
| Employees | 227[1] (2013) |
| Volunteers | 900[1] (2013) |
| Website | www |
Jewish Social Service Agency provides nonsectarian services including temporary home care for people in recovery, consultation for long-term care planning, and case management.[4] It also offers Asperger syndrome–specific therapy for individuals of any religion and a parent support group.[5] It has helped immigrants adjust to living in the United States, including finding schooling for their children, teaching English, and training of vocational skills.[6] Jewish Social Service Agency offers programs on dealing with anxiety and stress resulting from war.[7] In 2013, it partnered with Yachad and American Jewish Society for Service to develop and implement a curriculum that helps people understand what it is like to live with a disability and how important social services are to people in need of help.[8]
History
[edit]In 1921, two Washington-based charities, United Hebrew Charities and the Hebrew Relief Society, merged into one organization, which was later renamed Jewish Social Service Agency.[9] The organization operated in the basement of the District of Columbia's Community Chest organization.[9]
In 1940, Jewish Social Service Agency moved to 1131 Spring Road NW in the neighborhood of Petworth.[9] It leased the space from Hebrew Home for the Aged for one dollar.[9]
In 1969, Jewish Social Service Agency moved to a new complex on Montrose Road in Rockville, Maryland, along with the Jewish Community Center of Greater Washington and the renamed Hebrew Home of Greater Washington.[9] It operates in the Ina Building; Jack and Ina Kay were long-time donors.[10]
References
[edit]- ^ a b c d e f g h "Form 990: Organization Exempt from Income Tax". Jewish Social Service Agency. Guidestar. June 30, 2014.
- ^ "Our Board". Jewish Social Service Agency. Accessed on January 29, 2016.
- ^ "Executive and Management Staff". Jewish Social Service Agency. Accessed on January 29, 2016.
- ^ "Resources for Long-Term Care". The Washington Post. July 20, 1999. p. 16.
- ^ Barrett, Lisa. "Lessons From the Little Professor; Asperger's Syndrome: 'Wired Differently — Not Defectively'". The Washington Post. January 14, 2003. p. F1.
- ^ Frechtling, Dan. "Soviet Jews provide U.S. with rich reservoir of talent". The Washington Times. July 18, 1990.
- ^ Outerbridge, Laura. "Storming the Home Front: Area residents do their part to help the troops". The Washington Times. January 31, 1991.
- ^ Taboh, Julie. "Putting Electronics Aside, Teens Focus on Helping Others". Voice of America. August 2, 2013.
- ^ a b c d e "Through the Lens". Jeremy Goldberg's Washington. 2009.
- ^ McArdle, Terence. "Jack Kay, 87, D.C. area home builder and philanthropist". The Washington Post. April 24, 2013.