Two Jewish disaster relief nonprofits, Jewish Disaster Response Corps (JDRC) and NECHAMA (which is the Hebrew word for comfort), had complementary programs to help Americans affected by natural disasters, especially those who are un- or underinsured. They merged into a single, Jewish-affiliated organization for domestic disaster preparedness, response, and recovery, with capacity to mobilize communities to volunteer during all stages of disaster. The combined organization realized gains in operational efficiency, continuum of services and program quality, and market positioning. The SeaChange-Lodestar Fund for Nonprofit Collaboration provided partial funding for a consultant to assist with the merger.
Grant Information
Grant Amount: $6,000
Year Granted: 2015
Grantee: NECHAMA
Location: National
Grantee Website: NECHAMA