The United Jewish Appeal (UJA) of MetroWest NJ Campaign is the annual fundraising arm of UJC MetroWest.

Every year, the UJA MetroWest Campaign provides the unrestricted funding that must be available to answer any need that arises, in MetroWest or anywhere in the worldwide Jewish community. And every year, the UJA Campaign supplies the funding to help build Jewish community, by supporting a wealth of programs that strengthen Jewish Identity and guarantee Jewish continuity.

UJA creates the safety net for the Jewish community, and builds the foundation for the future of the Jewish community, by pumping much-needed dollars into our 20 partner agencies in MetroWest, and our two overseas partner agencies. Among them, they provide:

• family services
  
• nursing homes
• cultural and recreational experiences
• Israel experiences
• eldercare programs
• vocational services
• Jewish education
• special needs services
• Israeli immigrant absorption
• extended school days and nutrition programs in Israel for children at risk

(To learn more about our partner agencies, click here.)

In addition, our UJA Campaign is supporting MetroWest HELPS, a special initiative to provide aid to all those in MetroWest who are suffering due to the ongoing economic crisis. MetroWest HELPS insures that our partner agencies are strengthened to meet the increased demand for services from those who have lost jobs or healthcare coverage, are suffering emotional distress, or are in danger of losing their homes.

There are many different ways to become involved with UJA MetroWest. All offer educational and networking opportunities, as well as the satisfaction of being part of a vibrant community working to meet urgent human needs. Men and women under age 45 can participate in the Young Leadership Division. Women of all ages are welcome in Women’s Philanthropy. Commerce & Professions offers opportunities to meet with professional colleagues. People able to make annual gifts of $10,000 or more participate in exciting Major Gifts events and take their place among the foremost community leaders. Country Club members enjoy camaraderie with their peers.

To become involved, or call (973) 929.3028.

UJC of MetroWest NJ helps support 23 partners, 20 agencies in our local community and three overseas endeavors with funds raised by the annual United Jewish Appeal campaign. These agencies provide a wide array of social services, recreational activities, cultural programs, Jewish events, educational presentations, and more.

Take a look at:.

• The Friendship Circle
• JESPY House
• Jewish Service for the Developmentally Disabled

Click here to learn more about UJC's partner agencies.