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Each March, National Social Work Month recognizes the impact social workers deliver while providing services to children and adults in need. This month, we’ll be taking time to celebrate and get to know some of the dedicated social workers across DOROT. Sharon Stahl, Volunteer Services/Coordinator of College and Adult Volunteers When did you know that you wanted to be […]

Spectrum NY1 featured DOROT’s Passover Package Delivery program on March 14-15, 2021. Over the course of two days, more than 450 volunteers delivered packages and made phone calls to seniors across the city — spreading warmth, cheer and good wishes for the upcoming holiday! One DOROT volunteer, Gavi U., shared the importance of giving back, especially […]

Each March, National Social Work Month recognizes the impact social workers deliver while providing services to children and adults in need. This month, we’ll be taking time to celebrate and get to know some of the dedicated social workers across DOROT. Yael Kornfeld, Social Work Supervisor, Synagogue Liaison What does a social worker actually do? A social worker supports […]

Tax season 2021 is upon us! Find out if you can get free tax prep with NYC Free Tax Prep at https://www1.nyc.gov/site/dca/consumers/file-your-taxes.page Frequently Asked Questions about NYC Free Tax Prep: Is “free” really free? Yes! You will not be charged for any part of completing your return, including e-filing and direct deposit. Do they offer remote […]

BronxNet TV OPEN Host Daren Jaime sat down with DOROT Synagogue Outreach Social Worker, Jane Blumenstein to discuss how DOROT social workers are navigating during COVID-19 and how older adults dealing with isolation and loneliness by adapting to technology.  Watch the full interview HERE This month, DOROT is celebrating National Social Work Month by recognizing the impact social workers deliver while providing […]

Each March, National Social Work Month recognizes the impact social workers deliver while providing services to children and adults in need. This month, we’ll be taking time to celebrate and get to know some of the dedicated social workers across DOROT. Shannon O’Connor, Program Coordinator, Onsite@Home How did you decide to become a social worker?  Like most recent college […]

Each March, National Social Work Month recognizes the impact social workers deliver while providing services to children and adults in need. This month, we’ll be taking time to celebrate and get to know some of the dedicated social workers across DOROT. Jane Blumenstein, Synagogue Outreach Social Worker What does a social worker actually do? The job of a social […]

From Tech Coaching and Intergenerational Volunteering to so much more, DOROT offers older adults many ways to stay active and engaged while at home during the pandemic. LEARN MORE & DOWNLOAD OUR PDF FLYER HERE

Each March, National Social Work Month recognizes the impact social workers deliver while providing services to children and adults in need.  Social work is at the heart of every program and service DOROT offers to keep older adults connected, engaged and living independently as valued members of the community. In fact, nearly 25% of DOROT’s […]

Each March, National Social Work Month recognizes the impact social workers deliver while providing services to children and adults in need. This month, we’ll be taking time to celebrate and get to know some of the dedicated social workers across DOROT. Daniel Jackson, Social Work Supervisor, DOROT Westchester How did you decide to become a social worker? Social work […]