Dear Friends, For the first time since government safety net programs were enacted 60 years ago, on November 1 the federal government will pause SNAP benefits (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, formerly known as food stamps) across the country. This change will directly impact 1.9 million people in Illinois who rely on this vital program to […]
https://arkchicago.org/snap-at-risk-a-statement-from-the-ark/Each year, as we read Parshat Noach, the story of Noah and the flood is a time of reflection. It describes a world overcome by chaos, violence, and injustice. Amid the turmoil, Noah is chosen to build a Teva, an Ark, a refuge that protects his family and the living creatures around them from the […]
https://arkchicago.org/building-our-modern-ark-lessons-from-parshat-noach/At The Ark, we are committed to a future where every Chicagoland Jew experiences the life-changing power of self-reliance. We invite you to explore our Strategic Plan, which outlines a bold but achievable vision to expand our impact by investing in the people and infrastructure that make all our vital work possible. View the plan […]
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