Social Services
One People, One Heart
We work to raise awareness and help people affected by the conditions and causes of poverty. Our success is measured in the number of people we can help with the quality of programs and services we provide. Our programs are fueled by our dedicated staff, caring volunteers, committed partners, and generous donors.
Our Programs & Services
Our programs are designed to further our mission and provide much needed services for our constituents.
The JRF Community Health Center is dedicated to delivering preventive and primary medical services to the underserved and the uninsured population, in a culturally competent environment, regardless of race, ethnicity or ability to pay.
AmeriCorps is a program of the Corporation for National and Community Service (CNCS), an independent federal agency whose mission is to improve lives, strengthen communities, and foster civic engagement through service and volunteering.
Training & Testing Center (T&TC) Offers in demand employment training, support and testing including the GED. Our priority is to provide our students with the resources needed to be licensed and certified in the field of their choice. We value the idea of obtaining a certification as it generates better job opportunities to earn a living wage.
Ages 16+
A comprehensive educational program delivered in a non-traditional learning environment to help at-risk youth between the ages of 16-24 and adults over the age of 25 earn their New Jersey State High School Equivalency Diploma.
Community & Family Services
- Bayside Family Success Center (FSC) Is a community strength-based, family centered neighborhood-gathering place where families can go for support, information, and services.
- Family Assistance Center (FAC) Distributes direct cash assistance to help with emergency situations leading to loss of job or housing. In addition, we offer “My Choice Store” to tackle food insecurity with the purpose of promoting healthy eating, healthy living by choice.
- Perth Amboy Alliance for Community (PAAC) Aims to revitalize the neighborhood identified as PAAC by providing resources, support and empowering the neighbors.
Youth Educational Services
- School Based Youth Services Program (SBYSP) Offers Perth Amboy High School students’ year-round intervention, activities, mental health supportive services and entrepreneurship training.
- Student Training & Enrichment Program for Urban Progress (Step-Up) Provides direct services to all students and their families at the Academy for Urban Leadership Charter School (AUL).
- Leadership Entrepreneurship Achievement Program (LEAP) provides high school students with two types of experiences in partnership with the School Based Youth Services (SBYS) Program and the StepUp Program.
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- Emerging Leaders for a Healthier Community (EL): Provides youth with handson experience in community health and the opportunity to make lasting change. After developing their strategy during the school year, the El’s spend the summer putting their plans into action while earning summer stipend pay.
- Youth Entrepreneurship (YEP): Focuses on preparing students to start their own micro-enterprises. We partner with the Network for Teaching Entrepreneurship (NFTE) to provide a comprehensive experience for our teens.
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Middlesex County East Health & Human Services Consortium
Servicing all of Middlesex County, with a focus on the Borough of Carteret, Borough of Metuchen, Borough of Highland Park, Borough of Sayreville, City of Perth Amboy, City of South Amboy, Township of Edison and Township of Woodbridge
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If you are seeking a position within an organization whose vision is to overcome poverty and hopelessness by providing individuals, children, and families with essential health and social services regardless of culture, faith, and economic status, then we invite you to learn more about our current openings and consider a rewarding position with the Jewish Renaissance Foundation.
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