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SR 2252

JOINT RESOLUTION MAKING AN APPROPRIATION OF $75,000 FOR THE JEWISH COLLABORATIVE SERVICES

2026 Regular Session Introduced by Meghan Kallman

The resolution would authorize a $75,000 state appropriation for 2026–2027 to Jewish Collaborative Services to support programs aiding Rhode Island seniors, families, and vulnerabl

05/05/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
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Bill Summary · SR 2252

Summary: Joint Resolution Making an Appropriation of $75,000 for Jewish Collaborative Services (SR 2252)

Jurisdiction: Rhode Island | Session: 2026 | Introduced in Senate by Senator Meghan E. Kallman

Purpose and Intent

  • To authorize an appropriation of $75,000 for the 2026-2027 fiscal year to Jewish Collaborative Services (JCS).
  • The goal is to sustain and strengthen the well-being of seniors, adults, children, and families throughout Rhode Island by supporting JCS programs and services.

About Jewish Collaborative Services (JCS)

  • Formed in 2018 from the merger of Jewish Family Services (est. 1929) and Jewish Seniors Agency (est. 1887).
  • Operates as an integrated social service and housing agency addressing food insecurity, housing instability, and access to resources.
  • Mission: Provide a continuum of support services guided by Jewish values, while serving the broader Rhode Island community.
  • Services emphasize inclusivity: programs are centered on the Jewish community but open to all Rhode Islanders in need.
  • Focus areas include seniors, low-income households, immigrants, and people with disabilities.
  • Notable program offerings referenced:
    • Rhode Island’s only kosher pantry
    • Senior congregate kosher meal site
    • Kosher Meals on Wheels

Key Provisions

  • Appropriation: The resolution would authorize the transfer of $75,000 from the state treasury (from funds not otherwise appropriated) to Jewish Collaborative Services.
  • Timeframe: Funds are appropriated for the fiscal year 2026-2027.
  • Authorization to Disburse: The State Controller would issue payments (draw orders) to JCS upon receipt of properly authenticated vouchers, drawing from the General Treasurer as needed to meet program needs.

Affected Parties

  • Primary recipient: Jewish Collaborative Services (JCS), Rhode Island.
  • Beneficiaries: Rhode Island seniors, adults, children, and families who rely on JCS programs (including food assistance, housing stability resources, and other supportive services).
  • Broader impact: Supports vulnerable populations, with particular attention to underserved groups such as seniors, immigrants, and people with disabilities.

Procedural and Timeline Details

  • Introduction: January 23, 2026.
  • Referral: Senate Finance.
  • Scheduled action: The bill was listed as scheduled for hearing and/or consideration around May 1–5, 2026.
  • Legislative mechanism: This is a Joint Resolution (SR) that appropriates state funds for a specified nonprofit organization.
  • Funding source: "Out of any money in the treasury not otherwise appropriated" for the 2026-2027 fiscal year.
  • Payment mechanism: The State Controller to issue payments upon properly authenticated vouchers, with the General Treasurer as the payee source.

Additional Context

  • The bill emphasizes JCS’s role in providing culturally competent, accessible services that extend beyond the Jewish community to assist all Rhode Islanders in need.
  • It underscores the organization’s value as a partner in addressing food security, housing stability, health, and social well-being, leveraging Jewish charitable values to strengthen community welfare.

If you’d like, I can provide a brief pros/cons analysis or compare this appropriation to prior year funding for JCS or similar Rhode Island social service organizations.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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