June 15, 2020 marked the World Health Organization’s designation of World Elder Abuse Awareness Day, to publicize the widespread abuse of older adults and raise awareness for the great need for social and legal services to help elders living with abuse.

A new grant to MARVA from an anonymous Israeli foundation has helped facilitate the launch of “Merkaz Semel,” a nationwide initiative to provide MARVA’s legal aid and therapeutic services for the population of people with psychiatric disabilities who live in the community. 

Article published in eJewish Philanthropy 

MARVA will be playing a central role in the nationwide implementation of the Supported Decision-Making program as an alternative to guardianship.