Jewish Federation of Rhode Island Board
Unanimously Adopts Resolution for integration

Click here to read the Integration Resolution

Two years ago, the Board of Directors of the JFRI approved the Consolidated Plan for the Jewish Community of Greater Rhode Island.  It stated: The organized Jewish community of Rhode Island finds itself at an important crossroads where it must take bold steps to direct its future.

In endorsing the Consolidated Plan's call to action, the JFRI board passed guiding principles to serve as the parameters for future planning and implementation:

• Integrating services into a seamless delivery system
• Setting human service priorities to be able to meet critical needs in the community
• Strengthening core services to address growing needs and downsizing or eliminating non-core services
• Efficiently managing resources to maximize direct service delivery
• Providing a single point of entry for the community to access a wise array of services; coordinating multiple services to an individual or a family
• Focusing on measurable outcomes

Our community membership meeting brings us to the culmination of a key component of this vision for our community: the integration of three agencies into one focused team, harnessing the intellect, energy, and resources of our community to create a new model for effective organizational management, prioritization, and service delivery.

The agenda of the evening will include an overview of the integration process and reports of key working groups.  This is an historic milestone for our community.  Be part of ensuring a vibrant Jewish future.

As required by the JFRI by-laws, your vote is necessary to endorse this board action.  Please join us and cast your vote for a vibrant future in our Jewish community.