Commitment to Community
The Jewish Family Service commitment to community is a 117-year thread of continuity in offering stability, providing security and creating solutions for those with needs locally.
From the singular purpose of serving Jewish immigrants in 1892, to today’s JFS that is a model of wrap around services for the community so affectionately called “Family,” Jewish Family Service serves thousands of individuals each year in the tradition of helping others help themselves.
Last year’s demand for services was unprecedented, up over 16% from 2007. In meeting the need, JFS:
- Distributed over 260,000 pounds of food (130 tons) to the hungry here at home
- Provided 2,513 hours of professional care and service to older adults, including Holocaust survivors
- Supported 115 women and children in finding safe harbor and healing from abuse
- Assisted 1,016 adults and children with critical financial support and emergency services
- Guided 255 individuals, couples and families toward improved mental health
- Taught 798 members of diverse family groups how to be better parents, children and partners
- Helped 47 individuals with developmental disabilities or persistent mental illness to live independently
For a program by program summary of the JFS commitment to community in 2008, click here. (PDF, 53 KB)
