Agency Details:

Yad B'Yad/Hand in Hand provides outreach, advocacy and program support that assists individuals with developmental, physical and emotional challenges, who are Jewish or connected to Jewish agencies, achieve full participation, membership and inclusion in Jewish and other activities and organizations in Western New York.

Description:
Yad B'Yad/Hand in Hand is a local non-profit outreach and advocacy organization that promotes the inclusion of people with disabilities through activities, events and programs in the Jewish community. Our goal is to enrich the lives of people with and without disabilities by expanding friendships, creating everlasting memories, sharing mutual talents and gifts, and fostering an appreciation of individual differences.

Yad B'Yad participants represent all races and faiths. Everyone is welcome in our program!

We have about 1-2 programs a month (generally on Sundays) that last 2-4 hours. Participants range from young teens to adults in their 60's. We are always looking for volunteers to help out. Whether you have one day a week or one day a year, we'd love your help at our programs.

Some programs we've had this year: Thanksgiving arts and crafts, Shabbat services, challah making, theatre/film events, bowling, holiday cooking/celebrations, sporting events, etc.

History:
Originally based out of the Jewish Community Center of Greater Buffalo, Yad B'Yad is now an independent agency that has been serving the Western New York community for over 15 years.

Contact person: Jill Ginsburg, Director, (phone), (email)

Address:

805 Delaware Ave Buffalo, NY 14209 (See a map)

Web Site: None specified

Last updated on July 29, 2009