Jan 31, 2019

Winter Aid Supports Elderly European Jews

As extreme cold weather is sweeping across Europe, Federation’s overseas partner, the American Jewish Joint Distribution Committee (JDC), is helping the most vulnerable survive the conditions. This year, JDC has provided winter aid to nearly 10,000 Jews, including homebound elderly, across the former Soviet Union and Eastern Europe. The critically-important relief includes thousands of tons of coal, firewood and gasoline, warm clothing and bedding sets, utility subsidies, minor home repairs, as well as extra food and medical supplies for people with limited access to stores and facilities.