JAR is a proud supporter of Safe Horizon’s Streetwork Project; a program that empowers young people experiencing homelessness to work toward long-term safety and stability. Each night in New York City, there are 4,500 unaccompanied homeless youth in need of a safe place to stay. With support from JAR, Streetwork Project is working to support

JAR is a proud supporter of The Jewish Board’s Independent Living Skills Group at Kaplan House. Kaplan House serves young men in the foster care system, aged 17-21, from throughout New York City.  At any given time, 25 youth live there, many of whom have spent much of their lives in the child welfare system.

JAR is a proud supporter of New York Cares’ Career Preparation and Education programs for individuals reentering the workforce. This program supports individuals who have recently returned home from incarceration. Volunteer-led workshops facilitate the skills and attitudes clients need to attain employment and succeed in their new roles. In doing so, New York Cares combats

Harlem Girls Cheer was one of two JAR Amplify Your Impact pilot year grant prize winners. The AYI grant supports emerging high-potential local nonprofits whose missions align with one of the three JAR program areas: youth and education, criminal justice, and neighborhoods. The grant program includes a one-time cash award and media connections and workshops

Guns Down, Inc. was one of two JAR Amplify Your Impact pilot year grant prize winners. The AYI grant supports emerging high-potential local nonprofits whose missions align with one of the three JAR program areas: youth and education, criminal justice, and neighborhoods. The grant program includes a one-time cash award and media connections and workshops

The JAR Forum for a Safer NYC sparks dialogue and change by bringing together community leaders, city government officials, nonprofit staff, academics, and other stakeholders to discuss critical issues of safety and wellbeing in New York City.  This spring, JAR held its 4th bi-annual Forum for a Safer NYC: “Our Neighbors in Crisis: Addressing Homelessness

The JAR Forum for a Safer NYC sparks dialogue and change by bringing together community leaders, city government officials, nonprofit staff, academics, and other stakeholders to discuss critical issues of safety and well-being in New York City. Last fall (2018), UM hosted the 3rd bi-annual JAR Forum. This panel discussion focused on the growing concern

We are proud to highlight the support that Google has provided JAR to help achieve our mission of making New York City a better and safer place. In the past year, Google has supported JAR through our annual Tribute Gala, in which we honor the life and legacy of John A. Reisenbach, hosted an Ampify Your Impact Prize

On Tuesday, April 30th, JAR held its 4th bi-annual Forum for a Safer NYC: “Our Neighbors in Crisis: Addressing Homelessness in NYC.” Panelists from JAR partner organizations and other local agencies spoke with our moderator in great detail about the work they and their organization do to support homeless individuals and families in our NYC

Kacey Koeppel, 39 Strategic Events Consultant Member, JAR Trailblazers Lightning Round: Favorite restaurant: Crave Fish Bar Neighborhood: Upper West Side Most NYC Moment: A friend snuck me into a Saturday Night Live year-end party and Renée Zellweger told me I had great hair. Biggest misconception: That New Yorkers are rude. Favorite Broadway show: Meteor Shower Favorite bar: e’s Bar