Holocaust Survivors
Hamilton Jewish Family Services assists Jewish Holocaust survivors through funding from The Claims Conference (Conference on Jewish Material Claims Against Germany).
The Claims Conference provides grants to agencies that support Holocaust survivors worldwide and administers direct payment programs for eligible victims, following German government guidelines based on persecution experience and current residence. There is no fee to apply for compensation.
Our Support Services include:
We provide a wide range of specialized services and programs to meet Survivors' needs and enhance their quality of life. Services include:*
- Café Europa - Holocaust Survivors Group
- Case Management
- Emergency Financial Assistance*
- Homecare and Cleaning*
- Restitution and/or Compensation Application Assistance
- Stamping of Life certificates and PANEEM digital certification
- Gift cards for food and other essential needs
- Collaborate with community partners and care providers to ensure survivors receive comprehensive, compassionate and sensitive care
* Based on eligibility criteria
Who is a Holocaust Survivor?
According to the Claims Conference, a Holocaust Survivor is any Jew who as born in, or persecuted, or fled the following areas: (This includes fetus cases in utero at the time their mothers were persecuted.)
- Eastern Europe
- Western Europe
- Former Soviet Union - occupied Western areas and Leningrad siege survivors
To learn more, contact Jane Allen (Case Manager, Holocaust Survivor Support Services) at 905-627-9922 x26 or janea@hamiltonjfs.ca
Apply for Compensation
At Hamilton Jewish Family Services, we are dedicated to helping survivors maintain their independence and remain in their homes with the proper support.
To learn more or apply for compensation programs and/or need assistance, contact Jane Allen, Claims Conference Case Worker (Holocaust Survivor Supports): 905-627-9922 extension 26 or janea@hamiltonjfs.ca
