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May 23, 2023

JDC’s “Returning Home” Program Successfully Integrates Mental Health Patients Into Their Community


Not only during Mental Health Awareness Month, but all year long, Federation overseas partner the American Jewish Joint Distribution Committee is supporting individuals experiencing mental health challenges through its “Returning Home” program. Offering a tight-knit team of caregivers, including a psychiatrist, a social worker, a dietician, an occupational therapist and a peer mentor who has lived with similar struggles, the initiative helps those who have experienced mental health crises return to routine life in the community. For Oliver, who lives with depression and anxiety, the program helped him create goals, see the possibility of a brighter future and find new meaning in his life. “Ten months ago, everything was meaningless to me,” said Oliver. “Now it’s a whole other story … when I look back, I say: ‘Wow, a big change took place.” Click here to watch Oliver’s story.

Super Sunday a Super Success

Super Sunday a Super Success

Thanks to the generosity of 500 dedicated volunteers and more than 950 donors, this year’s Super Sunday and Good Deeds Day was a super success! Together, more than $1 million was raised for the Annual Greater Miami Jewish Federation/UJA Campaign, supporting critical needs in Miami, in Israel and around the world.

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Israeli Midwives Go Above and Beyond

Israeli Midwives Go Above and Beyond

Through the By Your Side program, funded in part by the Jewish Federations of North America and its national Israel Emergency Campaign, pregnant women whose partners have been called to war — or worse, fell in battle — are receiving care and guidance free of charge from midwives throughout the country.

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No Interest College Loans

No Interest College Loans

JELF (Jewish Educational Loan Fund), a Federation partner agency, provides 0 percent interest dollar loans for Jewish undergrad, graduate and vocational students who demonstrate need.

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Campers2Gether Helps Israeli Teens

Campers2Gether Helps Israeli Teens

Campers2Gether, a new initiative led by Federation partner The Jewish Agency for Israel, will provide 1,500 Israeli teens from communities impacted by the war with a much-needed summer respite and a chance to experience the support of Jewish communities around the world.

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