Our Impact - 2018

24445

Clients received walk-in services

Our caseworkers served 24,445 walk-in clients daily addressing their health, housing, and financial needs.

Thousands of others received services over the phone or email, attended our seminars, participated in outreach and socialization events, or came in to submit an application for services without requiring a full appointment with our staff.

18623

Individuals enrolled in health insurance

Our experienced health insurance navigators and senior caseworkers staff helped 18,623 individuals enroll in and/or re-certify, or receive assistance with Medicaid, Medicare, Child Health Plus, New York Essential Plans, or a Qualified Health Plan under the NYS of Health Marketplace Exchange.

10633

Individuals enrolled in SNAP

Our staff helped 10,633 individuals avoid hunger by applying or recertifying for their SNAP (Food Stamps) benefits through the UJO.

139540

Homecare-housekeeping hours provided

Our staff coordinated and ensured that 139,540 homecare/housekeeping service hours were provided to eligible Holocaust Survivors in the community.

19221

Meals on Wheels delivered

Our staff coordinated the delivery of 19,221 meals to seniors and Holocaust Survivors in the community.

10897

Individuals received Passover food assistance

Food packages were provided to help 10,897 clients cope with the extra expenses during the Passover holiday season.

583

Holocaust Survivors served

Our staff provided 583 Holocaust Survivors with an array of services including, case management, financial assistance, home care, holiday food packages, socialization and many other types of assistance to help them age independently, comfortably and with dignity.

$
390029

Provided in financial assistance

Our staff secured $390,029 in financial support for needy seniors and families in crisis, to cover medical expenses and other vital needs.

276

The highest number of walk-in clients served

Our staff serves a high number of walk-in clients daily. December 11, 2018 was our busiest day, when our staff served 276 walk-in clients.

49
%

Increase in walk-in clients served

Between 2014 and 2018 we had a 49% increase in the number of walk-in clients served at our office.