Jewish Relief Agency
The Jewish Relief Agency (JRA) is a charitable organization and independent 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization which serves over 6,000 diverse low-income individuals across Greater Philadelphia.
| Abbreviation | JRA |
|---|---|
| Founded | Incorporated April 14, 2008 |
| Founders | Marc Erlbaum, Rabbi Menachem Schmidt |
Tax ID no. | 26-2578017 |
| Legal status | 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization |
| Headquarters | Bala Cynwyd, Pennsylvania, United States |
Region | Greater Philadelphia area, Chicago, Greenwich, Connecticut, Pittsburgh, MetroWest New Jersey, South Jersey |
| Services | Helps needy Greater Philadelphia area individuals by providing monthly food packages and assisting with home repairs and daily tasks they are unable to do on their own, enabling them to live successfully in their own homes. Provides support, leadership, and resources to assist other communities throughout the country to build hunger relief programs. |
President | Marc Erlbaum |
Treasurer | Greg Jaron |
Revenue (2014) | $1,086,329 |
| Expenses (2014) | $906,238 |
Employees (2018) | 6 |
Volunteers (2013) | 15,500 |
| Website | www |
JRA's work is fueled by volunteers who serve those in need in a variety of ways – including, packing and delivering a box of food, giving seniors and the disabled rides to the doctor and grocery store, making friendly visits to isolated members of the community, and more. JRA volunteers come from many backgrounds, age groups, and abilities. This includes a wide range of community organizations including Jewish camps, Hillel branches, synagogues and churches, colleges, schools, corporations and others. On an average, 1,000 volunteers participate monthly to pack and deliver food packages at JRA's Food Distributions.