New State Senator Julia Salazar Visits the UJO

Excerpt from Yiddish article in Der Yid’s February 1, 2019 edition

Senator Salazar commends the breadth and volume of UJO services and expresses her willingness to work together with the UJO for the good of the community.

Brooklyn, NY –Two weeks ago the State Senator Julia Salazar visited the UJO of Williamsburg where she observed the many services provided at the busy social service hub. Senator Salazar met with the leaders of community and schools and community activists in the area.

Rabbi David Niederman, UJO Executive Director and President, welcomed the state senator and congratulated her for her victory. Senator Salazar was also welcomed formally by an impressive showing of community school leaders and community activists. All in attendance expressed their interest in working together with the senator and expanding services for elderly and childcare assistance, for low-income people to get health insurance and tax shelters and for advocating for increasing voter participation.

Senator Salazar expressed her interest as well in working with the UJO for the good of the community.