b'Amidst a global pandemic, a rise in antisemitism, economic and physical insecurity,civic unrest and an ongoing commitment to our Jewish future, The Associated networkof agencies responded in new and imaginative ways. We reinvented ourselves at times and expanded our services to meet the growing needs in Baltimore and around the world. Here is a snapshot of some of what we accomplished.We Were ThereWe Were There to Build aTo Take Care ofJust and Strong Baltimore One Another$5 millionin statewide funding was 1,495nights of sheltersuccessfully advocated were provided for victims of152,000 for and received abusea140%increasein order to make over last year. meals and boxes of food weresecurity upgrades at CHANA delivered to youth, familiesinstitutions at risk of and older adults facing foodhate crimes. insecurity in Baltimore.BALTIMORE JEWISH CHAI, JEWISH VOLUNTEERCOUNCILCONNECTION, PEARLSTONE18,521telehealth therapy sessions were held to address mental health issues, and more than10,000calls were answered from individuals seeking COVID-related assistance. JEWISH COMMUNITY SERVICES= 1,000 acts of service20,000acts of service from our volunteers helpedour community overcome the many obstacles theyfaced this past year. JEWISH VOLUNTEER CONNECTIONWe Were There for Our 254 %increase inJewish Future attendance at programs that provided insight, expert tips and resources on the best ways for families to help childrenof the young children who participated with learning difficulties.79 % in Pearlstones Farm and Forest School SHEMESH were new to the organization and its Jewish learning programming. PEARLSTONE'