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In light of the serious economic impact on hundreds of families in our community the Boro Park Jewish Community Council is sponsoring an Informational evening Symposium on Tuesday August 18th at 7 P.M. at the Anshi Sfard 4502 14th Av. Refreshments will be served.

Because of the economic downturn many people are facing the harsh reality of unemployment, under employment, or being out of business.  This loss of income puts intact families in a crisis situation.  For the first time in their lives they are facing gas and electric shutoff notices, no credit at the grocery, very high overdraft on their credit cards as well as eviction notices for nonpayment of rent or foreclosure for nonpayment of mortgages as well as other financial issues!

The Boro Park Jewish Community Council has noticed a large increase in families applying for the first time for government entitlements such as food stamps, Medicaid, Family Health Plus/Child Health Plus.  However, there are many, many families who are understandably too proud to come for the services they are entitled to, or they don’t believe they are eligible for, while suffering needlessly!

The Boro Park Jewish Community Council Informational evening Symposium on Tuesday August 18 is designed to inform askonim and all the members of the community of their rights and entitlements, to ensure that every member of the community that needs assistance will be helped!

Says Rabbi Yechiel Kaufman, executive director of the Boro Park Jewish Community Council, “At a time when resources are getting harder to come by, and the number of needy families in the community continue to grow at an alarming rate, we must harness all of our talents and resources to make sure we are making every possible effort to access all of the services available to families in need in the community.”

Dr. Gupta, United Healthcare’s medical director will be giving an informal lecture regarding the benefits of receiving Medicaid, Family Health Plus/ Child Health Plus.
He will also be leading a discussion on the benefits of the medical services AmeriChoice by United Healthcare offers its members, namely, case management, health education, and member outreach as well as education programs. 
 
Kevin Kerzner, of Credit Distinction LLC, will be speaking on Loan modification, credit restoration, debt settlement, and Budget Management. He will also talk about the Home Affordability Program, for individuals having a hard time meeting their mortgage payments, debt settlement, and how both affect one’s credit profile.

Mr. Alan Wahrsager, of the N.Y.S. Dept. of Labor (Division of Employment & Workforce Solutions), will speak on use of a resource room consisting of computers, fax machines, copy machines and phones for the public to use.  Various workshops, Labor Services Representatives and Career Job Counselors, information regarding NEG’s (National Emergency Grants), basic information regarding filing for unemployment insurance benefits, Tax Incentive Fact Sheet, Shared Work Program (the layoff alternative) Fact Sheet, Worker Protection Fact Sheet, “How to prepare for a job interview” (pamphlet), and COBRA subsidy information for workers.

Professional staff from AmeriCare, will be discussing how to assure appropriate home health care services for the senior or disabled individual, and will be answering all of your other questions regarding home health care.

The BPJCC together with SBCO and the UJO of Williamsburg will present a homeownership informational session.

Mr. Mort Ettelson, Met Council Director of the Connect to Care Program, will speak about employment and career transition services, including job networking opportunities and career seminars, legal services, financial consultation and supportive counseling.

In addition to these experienced professionals, Boro Park Jewish Community Council professional staff will be on hand to answer all government entitlement, immigration, and all other questions.

(YWN Desk – NYC)