What Remains the Same is Family Caring for Family
For many people we serve, the only constant in their lives is change. However, at JFS, they'll find some things that never change:
Commitment to Coordinated Care
In fiscal year 2009,* 89% of JFS clients received multiple services from within a single department, and over 33% were served by more than one program. The breadth and depth of JFS programming means human service needs are treated the way our clients experience them: at the same time, from the same perspective. (* July 1, 2008 - June 30, 2009)
Respect for Diversity
JFS serves clients and program participants of all backgrounds, regardless of race, religion, ethnicity, gender, class or sexual preference. For Jewish clients, JFS is our community's only provider of culturally-relevant social services. Within that context lies another layer of inclusion, as JFS staff strives to make Jews from all backgrounds feel at home.
Collaboration
JFS serves clients as efficiently and effectively as possible by collaborating and coordinating with more than 130 local organizations, both in the Jewish and greater communities. With resources being stretched as never before, we can't afford to duplicate services.
Professional and Volunteer Leadership
A CEO who's been with the Agency for 35 years; dedicated Board Members from throughout the community; nearly 1,600 volunteers who gave well over 15,000 hours of their time last year alone -- the people who make JFS what it is are in it for the long haul, bringing unmatched commitment and expertise to their roles
"For the last four years I was on the verge of homelessness so many times. Thank you for all your support and encouragement and help."
Client, JFS Emergency Services
