Excerpt from Yiddish article in Der Yid’s January 24, 2020 edition
UJO
expresses thanks to Pupa for providing the space for this important and
enlightening meeting, which was of great benefit to the community. Attendees
heard informative presentations on how to successfully apply for the SCAHC
Grants. Presenters included JCRC-NY representative, State Homeland Security
Director, and a representative of the governor’s office. A program to help
institutions get loans to enable them to cover the initial costs of the
security equipment until the funding can be reimbursed was also presented by
the Hebrew Free Loan Society.
Brooklyn, NY –Around fifty yeshiva representatives
participated last week, Thursday, January 16, in the informative seminar on how
to apply for the newest security grants made available to religious institutions.
The workshop was headed by the UJO together with Assemblyman Joe Lentol and
took place at the main office of Pupa Yeshiva of Williamsburg. For close to two
hours, participants received valuable insights on the process of how to
successfully apply for the state security grant, which yeshivas are eligible
for so as to protect their institutions from hate crimes.
Governor Cuomo recently announced the release of $25
million in security funding for yeshivas, camps, museums, and community centers
as well as an additional $25 million in matching funds also for security of the
same.
“I would like to express a heartfelt thank you for
arranging this seminar to Assemblyman Lentol, who has served his constituents
with exemplary devotion for decades,” says Rabbi David Niederman, UJO executive
director and president. “He is especially devoted to fighting to protect our
children and their yeshivas. I would also like to thank Mr. David Pollack from
JCRC-NY for arranging this beneficial program and Mr. Michael Snow for his
assistance in bringing these very important presentations to Williamsburg and
for participating and always being here for the community. A special thank you
is due as well to Mrs. Shelley Wahrlich, Director of Homeland Security Grants,
and her staff for coming and providing important information. Thank you as well
to Mr. Carson from Grants Gateway and Mr. Daren Scott from the Hebrew Free Loan
Society for their presentations.”
