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Gesher 2013 2014 Annual Report
Gesher2013 2014 Annual Report
OUR GOAL
To facilitate easy access to government and private programs for the members
of our community.
Medicaid
Save the Dream
SNAP (food stamps)
Down Payment Assistance
Child Care
Heap/Pipp
Emergency Furnace
Water/Sewer Discount
JFSA (Rent & Utilities)
EPP/CEI (Appliances)
Medicaid
Save the Dream
SNAP (food stamps)
Down Payment Assistance
Child Care
Heap/Pipp
Emergency Furnace
Water/Sewer Discount
JFSA (Rent & Utilities)
EPP/CEI (Appliances)
Medicaid
Save the Dream
SNAP (food stamps)
Down Payment Assistance
Child Care
Heap/Pipp
Emergency Furnace
Water/Sewer Discount
JFSA (Rent & Utilities)
EPP/CEI (Appliances)
Medicaid $885,000
Save the Dream $125,000
SNAP (Food Stamps) $62,400
Down Payment Assistance $60,000
Child Care $20,000
Heap/ Pipp $20,000
Emergency Furnace $18,000
Water/ Sewer Discount $13,680
JFSA $5,542
EPP/ CEI (Appliances) $3,000
$1,212,622.00 In its first year July 2013- July 2014
Gesher assisted the community in accessing $1,212,622.00 worth of assistance
OUR PARTNERS
Gesher is proud to be Ohio Benfit Bank Pro Site, Gesher was featured on the new on line training of the OBB as being an outstanding Site.
Rabbi A. L. Joseph is a member of the North East Ohio Outreach & Enrollment Counsel, as well as be-ing a member of the Steering Committee. He is a very active member of the Education & Enrollment Sub committee. As a result Gesher has hosted trainings from The Legal Aid Society and more trainings are planned for the future.
Rabbi Joseph is a member of the Heights Family to Family Collaborative an initiative of the Centers for Families and Children.
Rabbi Joseph has also just become certified as an OSHIIP volunteer to assist those needing assistance with Medicare.
COMMUNITYINVOLVEMENT
& EDUCATION
Gesher Utilities Resource Fair in Conjunction With the Cleveland Housing Network
October 2013
The Cleveland Benefit & Resource CenterGesher
2120 South Green Rd. Suite 001, S. Euclid, OH 44121 / p. 216-862-4599 - 216-862-4837 / f. 216-862-4595 / [email protected]
Dear Partners & Supporters,
We hope you have enjoyed paging through this report. As is evident, our first year was successful beyond our greatest expectations! We thank you for turning our vision into a reality.
With an eye to the future, there are a number of projects we would like to add to the Gesher roster.
1) A website where we can post all forms and applications as well as useful resources. This would streamline the application process and save Gesher employees valuable time. A website is also a way of providing aid in a more discreet manner to people who find it difficult to step forward and request help.
2) Target marketing - to educate the community about the services we provide. We would like to reach out to each sector of the community with the services that apply to them.
In addition, we would email updates to our clients when programs change, end, or new ones are added.
3) Assist those on Medicare or applying for Medicare in navigating the complexities of the system.
4) Become a HEAP/ PIPP site where we can process applications, thereby encouraging a larger number of people to take advantage of this valuable service.
5) Educate and assist those eligible to apply for health insurance on Healthcare.gov.
6) Resume writing and training on how to take a successful interview.
7) Fiscal training - to provide education on financial responsibility, budgeting etc.
Looking forward to another successful year at Gesher!
Sincerely,
Rabbi A. L. JosephRabbi A.Adler
Gesher
FUTURE PLANS
