Loading chat...
RI S2252
Joint Resolution
Status
1/23/2026
Primary Sponsor
Meghan Kallman
Click for details
AI Summary
-
Appropriates $75,000 from the general treasury for fiscal year 2026-2027 to Jewish Collaborative Services (JCS), a nonprofit formed in 2018 from the merger of Jewish Family Services (est. 1929) and Jewish Seniors Agency (est. 1887)
-
JCS provides social services addressing food insecurity, housing instability, health, social isolation, and emotional well-being for at-risk Rhode Islanders
-
Services are open to all Rhode Islanders in need, with focus on underserved populations including seniors, low-income households, immigrants, and people with disabilities
-
JCS operates Rhode Island's only kosher food programs, including a kosher pantry, senior congregate kosher meal site, and Kosher Meals on Wheels
-
Funds would support programs serving seniors, adults, children, and families throughout the state
Legislative Description
JOINT RESOLUTION MAKING AN APPROPRIATION OF $75,000 FOR THE JEWISH COLLABORATIVE SERVICES (Appropriates the sum of $75,000 to Jewish Collaborative Services.)
Last Action
Introduced, referred to Senate Finance
1/23/2026