Grants for the Jewish Elderly

Grants for the Jewish Elderly

Overview: The Jewish Senior Task Force Initiative awards grants to various Jewish organizations and agencies for innovative projects and programs that enhance the quality of life for the Jewish Elderly in the New Haven community.

Geographic Scope: Greater New Haven, Connecticut

Focus Areas:

Innovative projects addressing needs of the Jewish Elderly

Programs for aging in place

Food support

Socialization

Social work services

Care navigation

Volunteer companionship programs

Intergenerational programs

Eligible Applicants:

Jewish organizations and agencies serving the elderly

Examples of recent recipients: Jewish Family Service of Greater New Haven, The Towers at Tower Lane, Chabad of the Shoreline

Funding Background:

Established in 2020

Funded by: former Jewish Home Building Fund Corporation and several funds of the Jewish Foundation including:

- Isaac & Mary Liveten Fund
- Marion Litsky Fund
- Irvin Shiner 75th Birthday Fund
- Benjamin & Freda Cohen Memorial Fund
- Eva Kahn Fund
- Harry Braffman Fund
- Leo Links Fund

Recent Awards (2023): $176,000 awarded to three agencies

Total Awarded Since 2020: $620,000

Context: Connecticut's 60+ population projected to grow 44% between 2013-2025. 90% of older adults prefer to "age in place."

Contact: Craig Sklar, Chair of the Foundation's Jewish Elderly Grants Committee; Lisa Stanger, Executive Director, Jewish Foundation of Greater New Haven, [email protected], (203) 387-2424 x382