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Jewish Community Services of South Florida, Inc. Taps NewOrg for System Integration to Better Serve Seniors
Longtime client adds Senior Services Program to its NewOrg SaaS umbrella, featuring first-of-a-kind custom integration
WASHINGTON (Newswire.com) – NewOrg Management System, a leading online data management platform for nonprofit organizations, social services and government agencies, today announces the successful completion of an expansion project for Jewish Community Services of South Florida, featuring a breakthrough integration to provide next-level care and services to vulnerable elderly populations.
Since 1920, Jewish Community Services of South Florida, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, provides compassionate social services to the community’s most vulnerable individuals and families. Specializing in mental health counseling, nutritional support, case management services, and information referrals, JCS serves as Miami-Dade County’s safety net agency.
“The NewOrg team worked tirelessly to ensure compatibility between NewOrg and our funder’s newly launched client information and registration tracking system. Thanks to their efforts, we are able to upload information regarding services provided to each client directly, saving us hours in data entry. Having this functionality is crucial in a field where we are constantly trying to conserve resources and be good stewards of donor dollars,” said Dr. Jessica Perez, JCS Director, Senior Services.
JCS Senior Services serves over 1,000 clients annually through a variety of programs.
The NewOrg platform is specifically designed to accommodate multiple disparate programs. This allowed for the addition of the JCS Senior Services Program to JCS’s already-existing NewOrg system for case management, clinical services, and electronic medical billing.
“Prior to NewOrg, each department within JCS used a separate system to store client information. The services a shared client was receiving in one department were not easily accessible in another. NewOrg has allowed JCS to standardize and centralize client data across the departments at JCS currently using the platform. This has allowed us to streamline the coordination of client care,” said Miriam Singer, JCS President and CEO.
Key Project Highlights Include:
- Tailored integrations with multiple external stakeholder system to streamline workflows and reduce data entry
- Replaced internal paper forms, homegrown Access database and spreadsheets with a new streamlined online workflow and Total Case Management system that allows JCS to track client intake, services received, assessments/surveys required by funders and to upload data directly to core external funder and partner systems
- Implemented Home Delivery, Congregate Meals, Transportation, and Recreational Programs with key tracking tools, workflows, and reports
- Provided a custom Scheduling application that allows staff to arrange and track home-delivered meals for clients, including active/inactive status, import/export of delivery lists, instructions for delivery providers, delivery status import and funder assignment tagging to help balance monthly budgets based on availability and funder conditions
- Significant process improvements and new high-level insights for outcome reporting across the organization as well as easy daily activity checks, going from paper processes to digital and with a suite of built-in customizable reports at their fingertips
Source: NewOrg Management System
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Feeding America is marking National Agriculture Day by recognizing farmers, ranchers, and producers as key partners in the fight against hunger.
In a March 24 press release, the organization said the agricultural community plays a vital role in helping food banks and pantries deliver fresh, nutritious food to families across the country. Feeding America noted that produce, dairy, and protein are among the most requested foods by neighbors facing hunger and make up half of all food distributed through its network.
The organization said that in 2025, its network worked with growers to rescue 971 million pounds of fresh produce, helping redirect surplus food to communities in need. Feeding America also pointed to federal nutrition and farm support programs, saying government purchases from U.S. growers provide more than 20% of the food distributed through its network.
Ami McReynolds, Feeding America’s chief advocacy and community partnerships officer, said supporting farmers is directly connected to helping families access healthy meals. The organization is also urging Congress to support additional farm aid and a Farm Bill that strengthens nutrition programs.
Feeding America said a recent poll found that 95% of voters view hunger as a nonpartisan issue, reinforcing support for collaborative solutions between agriculture, food banks, and policymakers.
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McDonald’s First Job Confessional Turns Career Stories Into Free Meal Opportunity
McDonald’s is launching First Job Confessional, a campaign inviting fans to share first job stories for a chance to receive a $15 gift card in select cities.
First Job Confessional
McDonald’s is putting first jobs in the spotlight with a new campaign that asks fans to share the real-world skills they gained early in their working lives. Launched on National Employee Appreciation Day, the brand’s First Job Confessional invites people to reflect on how those first roles helped shape their careers — and, in some cases, earn a free meal in the process.
The campaign is built around a simple idea: first jobs often teach lasting skills that deserve more recognition. Whether someone learned problem-solving while babysitting, communication during a lunch rush, or teamwork behind a counter, McDonald’s is framing those experiences as valuable career foundations. The company says those are the same kinds of skills employers continue to prioritize as workplace demands evolve.
How the First Job Confessional Works
In select cities, McDonald’s is setting up confessional booths designed to look like ordering kiosks. But instead of placing a meal order, participants can record a story about their first job and the skills they picked up along the way. Those who take part in person will have the opportunity to receive a $15 McDonald’s gift card, while supplies last.
Fans who cannot attend in person can still join online by posting their stories using #FirstJobConfessional. McDonald’s says selected videos may also be featured on its YouTube channel, extending the campaign beyond the live events.
External Related Links
- McDonald’s corporate article: McDonald’s is Asking Fans to Get Real About Their First Job Skills in Exchange for Free Meals
- McDonald’s 1 in 8: First Job Confessional
- McDonald’s 1 in 8 home page
- Marketing Dive coverage of the campaign
- Parade coverage of the First Job Confessional tour
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- Original PRNewswire press release from McDonald’s USA, LLC
- McDonald’s official corporate story
- McDonald’s 1 in 8 First Job Confessional page
- McDonald’s 1 in 8 official website
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Subaru Cherry Blossom Festival Returns to Philadelphia March 28-29, Celebrating 100 Years of Sakura Friendship
Subaru Cherry Blossom Festival
Philadelphia’s annual Subaru Cherry Blossom Festival will return to Fairmount Park on Saturday, March 28, and Sunday, March 29, 2026, with a special focus on the 100th anniversary of Japan’s gift of cherry trees to the city. Hosted by the Japan America Society of Greater Philadelphia and Subaru of America, Inc., the two-day event will run from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Horticulture Center and Shofuso Japanese Cultural Center.
Organizers say the family-friendly, dog-friendly festival will feature live music, Japanese cultural performances, cosplay and alternative fashion shows, karaoke, tea ceremonies, calligraphy, ikebana demonstrations, a vendor fair, artist alley, and a food court highlighting Japanese and Asian cuisine. A “Prettiest in Pink” Pet Contest & Parade is also scheduled for Sunday, March 29. The event comes after the festival drew more than 25,000 attendees in 2025 and will expand its footprint this year to improve the visitor experience.
General admission is $15 in advance and $20 at the gate, while children under 12 and JASGP members can attend for free. Organizers said the festival will be held rain or shine, with parking available at the Highmark Mann Center for $10 per vehicle. More information and tickets are available at PhillySakura.org.
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