United Jewish Organizations of Williamsburg and North Brooklyn

What United Jewish Organizations of Williamsburg and North Brooklyn does

United Jewish Organizations of Williamsburg and North Brooklyn (UJO) is a 501(c)-style nonprofit social services organization founded in 1966 by Holocaust survivors in Brooklyn, New York. It operates as a one-stop Family Preservation Center at 32 Penn Street, delivering services in Yiddish and English to the Orthodox Jewish community of Williamsburg and the broader North Brooklyn neighborhoods of Clinton Hill and Bedford-Stuyvesant. Its programmatic portfolio spans health insurance enrollment (Medicaid, Medicare, Child Health Plus, NYS Essential Plans, Marketplace), SNAP benefits assistance, housing assistance, workforce development, legal and immigration services, senior services, Holocaust survivor support, affordable housing development, public health outreach, and international refugee rescue and resettlement.

UJO is the convening body of a coalition of more than 200 not-for-profits, charitable organizations, and civic associations, representing and serving more than 70,000 community residents. In 2024 the organization served 93,131 walk-in clients, enrolled 25,052 individuals in health insurance, enrolled 35,524 individuals in SNAP, coordinated 196,348.25 homecare/housekeeping hours for Holocaust Survivors, delivered 17,447 Meals on Wheels, and secured $414,540.48 in direct financial assistance for needy seniors and families. UJO also develops affordable housing through projects such as 907 Driggs Avenue (21 units), Schaefer (140 affordable units), 640 Broadway, and the Broadway Triangle development (close to 400 units in partnership with Los Sures, RiseBoro, and St. Nicks Alliance).

UJO's revenue model is grant-funded and donation-supported. Primary funding streams include grants from the Conference on Jewish Material Claims Against Germany (including the Harry and Jeanette Weinberg Holocaust Survivor Emergency Assistance Fund) for Holocaust survivor services, and contracts with NYC Department of Youth and Community Development, NYC Human Resources Administration, NYC Department for the Aging, NYS Office of Children and Family Services, and the Mayor's Office of Criminal Justice for general social services. Supplemental revenue comes from individual donations across six tiered program-support levels ($50 to $5,000) and from the URO Charitable Trust Limited. The organization is led by Rabbi David Niederman, President and Executive Director since 1989, who also serves as Executive Vice President of Rav Tov International Jewish Rescue Organization and Special Representative of the Central Rabbinical Congress of the United States and Canada.

Name

United Jewish Organizations of Williamsburg and North Brooklyn

Legal name

United Jewish Organizations of Williamsburg and North Brooklyn, Inc.

Website

https://unitedjewish.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1966

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

UJO is a 1966-founded Brooklyn nonprofit social services agency operating a one-stop Family Preservation Center that delivers health insurance, SNAP, housing, senior, and Holocaust survivor services in Yiddish and English to 70,000+ Orthodox Jewish residents across Williamsburg and North Brooklyn.

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akta.pro rank

Product category

Community Social Services

NAICS

Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities (62412), Health Care and Social Assistance (62), Continuing Care Retirement Communities and Assisted Living Facilities for the Elderly (62331)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Misc Health & Allied Services, Nec (8090)

akta.pro primary industry

Community Health & Health Equity/Social Determinants Units (HLAJAAAO)

akta.pro secondary industries

Refugee/Migrant Health & Resettlement Health Units (HLAJAAAJ), Refugee & Humanitarian Newcomer Orientation (Resettlement Support) (EDAAADAI), Hospital-at-Home / Acute Care at Home Programs (HLAFAEAH), Rare Disease & Special Needs Support Organizations (BPAGACAM)

Keywords

• Community social services
• Benefits enrollment assistance
• Holocaust survivor services
• Affordable housing development
• Senior social services

Headquarters

HQ city

Brooklyn Park

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Others

Revenue model

1. Government Grants and Funding: UJO receives funding from government agencies including NYC DYCD, NYC HRA, MOCJ, NYS OCFS, and NYC DFTA to provide social services to the community.
2. Grants from Holocaust-Related Organizations: Social services for Nazi victims supported by grants from the Conference on Jewish Material Claims Against Germany. Additional funding from Harry and Jeanette Weinberg Holocaust Survivor Emergency Assistance Fund administered by the Claims Conference.
3. Donations: UJO accepts donations via credit card, check, and Zelle. Various donation levels support specific programs including Meals on Wheels, food support, health insurance enrollment, health programs, Holocaust survivor programs, and housing development.
4. URO Charitable Trust: Support provided by the URO Charitable Trust Limited.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

UJO operates as a one-stop Family Preservation Center providing comprehensive social services to the Williamsburg and North Brooklyn community. Its core offerings include health insurance enrollment (Medicaid, Medicare, Child Health Plus, Essential Plans), SNAP benefits enrollment, housing assistance, senior services, Holocaust survivor case management and homecare, affordable housing development, workforce development, legal and immigration services, and public health outreach. Services are delivered in Yiddish and English to ensure culturally and linguistically appropriate access to government programs.

Product overview

The United Jewish Organizations of Williamsburg and North Brooklyn operates as a Family Preservation Center providing comprehensive social services to the greater Williamsburg community. The organization offers a coordinated suite of services including: Individuals and Families Services (Medicaid enrollment, SNAP benefits, housing assistance, workforce development, legal and immigration services); Senior Services (Medicare/Social Security counseling, homecare); Holocaust Survivor Programs (case management, meals, emergency assistance); Housing Development (affordable housing projects); Health and Disease Control (outbreak response); Intergovernmental Relations (government partnerships); Heritage Preservation Abroad; Prisoner Religious Rights advocacy; and Refugee Resettlement. Services are provided in Yiddish and English languages.

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Products and services

• Individuals and Families Services Holistic services for individuals and families including Medicaid/CHP enrollment, SNAP benefits, housing assistance, crisis intervention, workforce development, legal clinic, immigration services, disability benefits, and small business loans.
• Senior Services Comprehensive support for seniors including Social Security guidance, Medicare enrollment, prescription drug coverage, Medicaid, homecare coordination, utility assistance, meals on wheels, and benefits counseling.
• Holocaust Survivor Programs Specialized services for Holocaust survivors including case management, housekeeping/homecare coordination, reparations assistance, emergency financial aid, transportation, Meals on Wheels, holiday food packages, and socialization events.
• Housing Development Affordable housing development initiatives including Broadway Triangle (approximately 400 units), 640 Broadway (7 units), 907 Driggs Avenue (21 units), and Schaefer Housing Development (140 affordable rental units).
• Health and Disease Control Disease prevention and public health outreach including culturally sensitive education campaigns and stakeholder coordination in response to measles, shigella, chicken pox, and lead poisoning outbreaks.
• Intergovernmental Relations and Community Collaborations Collaboration with city and federal agencies including NYPD, FDNY, NYC Parks, Department of Finance, DOE for education services, workforce development initiatives, and advocacy on community legislation.
• Heritage Preservation Abroad Advocacy and diplomatic efforts to protect Jewish cemeteries and heritage sites from desecration in Europe and abroad.
• Prisoner Religious Rights Advocacy Advocacy to protect Orthodox Jewish religious rights of incarcerated community members through engagement with the U.S. Department of Justice and Federal Bureau of Prisons.
• Refugee Rescue and Resettlement Rescue and resettlement assistance for persecuted Jewish communities from Russia, Iran, Yemen, and other countries in partnership with the U.S. Department of State and USCIS.

Quantifiable outcome

• 93,131 walk-in clients served in 2024 with health, housing, and financial needs
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

24 partnerships are on record, tiered core, flagship and minor.

• Conference on Jewish Material Claims Against Germany (Claims Conference)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerClaims Conference enables and provides the majority of services for Holocaust survivors through grants. UJO also receives funds from the Harry and Jeanette Weinberg Holocaust Survivor Emergency Assistance Fund administered by the Claims Conference.
• NYC DYCD (Department of Youth and Community Development)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNYC DYCD provides funding for workforce and social services programs offered by UJO to the community.
• NYC HRA (Human Resources Administration)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNYC HRA partners with UJO for benefit enrollment services including Medicaid, SNAP, and HEAP programs. UJO is authorized to accept and submit applications on behalf of HRA.
• NYC DFTA (Department for the Aging)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNYC DFTA provides funding for senior services including special programs for seniors and Holocaust Survivors.
• NYS OCFS (Office of Children and Family Services)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNYS OCFS provides funding for social services programs offered by UJO.
• Met CouncilcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUJO partners with Met Council on the largest annual Passover food distribution and distributes Passover Food Vouchers for needy families.
• Hebrew Free Loan Society (HFLS)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUJO partners with HFLS to provide up to $50,000 interest-free loans for small businesses to be paid back within five years. Also partner for entrepreneurship classes.
• Unified Neighborhood Partners (UNP)flagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerUNP development team won NYC HPD RFP to develop close to 400 new affordable housing units in Broadway Triangle. Team includes UJO, Los Sures, RiseBoro and St. Nicks Alliance.
• Los SurescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity organization partner in joint housing development at 907 Driggs Avenue and Broadway Triangle project.
• RiseBorocoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity organization partner in Broadway Triangle affordable housing development.
• St. Nicks AlliancecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity organization partner in Broadway Triangle affordable housing development.
• NYC Department of Health and Mental HygienecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in disease control efforts including measles, shigella, chicken pox, and lead poisoning outbreaks. UJO creates culturally sensitive materials for the Yiddish speaking community.
• Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCDC partner in public health efforts to stop spread of diseases in the community.
• NYC Police Department (NYPD)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration to improve safety, crime prevention, address hate crimes, and improve community-police relations through community policing.
• NYC Department of EducationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRabbi Niederman serves on NYC DOE Standing Committee of Religious and Independent Schools Tier 1. UJO led advocacy for No Child Left Behind services for yeshiva children.
• NYC Housing and Preservation Development (HPD)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in affordable housing development including Broadway Triangle project and funding for housing developments.
• NYC CouncilcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUJO works with Council members on legislation and advocacy including child care vouchers and various community issues.
• White HouseflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerRabbi Niederman met with White House Director of Jewish Engagement and participated in School Choice Roundtable with Secretary of Education.
• Consortium of Workforce Education (CWE)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in workforce participation studies and training programs for the Orthodox community.
• Community Alliance For the Environment (CAFE)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerUJO was founding member of CAFE with El Puente and NYPRG. Together they fought development of incinerator at Brooklyn Navy Yard and radioactive waste plant.
• CSS (Community Service Society)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCSS provides funding and assistance in advocating for clients regarding health insurance.
• U.S. Department of JusticecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUJO works with DOJ and Federal Bureau of Prisons for over 25 years to ensure robust policies protecting rights of religious inmates.
• U.S. Department of StatecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in rescue and resettlement of refugees including Russian, Iranian, Yemenite and other Jewish communities.
• Rav Tov International Jewish Rescue OrganizationflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerRabbi Niederman has been Executive Vice President since founding in 1973 at behest of Rabbi Joel Teitelbaum. Rav Tov works on safety and resettlement of Jews in danger worldwide.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Market position

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights8 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

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