Jewish Family Services was recently featured in the Columbus Jewish News for two programs that support economic stability and financial well-being for individuals and families across Central Ohio.
The article highlights JFS workforce services through Project EM, a national program that supports older adults navigating job transitions through one-on-one career coaching and virtual employment workshops. Through Project EM, participants gain practical tools, professional connections, and a sense of community during what can be an isolating job search process.
“Our goal is to build personal relationships in the job search community. It’s really giving them the opportunity to be uplifted and to feel they’re part of a family. People need each other. You’re not supposed to job search alone.”
— Malka Bendor, JFS Workforce Services
The Columbus Jewish News also spotlighted the Columbus Financial Empowerment Center, a separate JFS program operated in partnership with the City of Columbus. The Financial Empowerment Center provides free, professional financial counseling to Central Ohio residents, helping people understand their finances, make informed decisions, and align their money with their values and goals. Individuals participating in Project EM may also access the Financial Empowerment Center as an additional resource on their path toward financial stability.
“We’ve had someone at the end of the first appointment say that they felt better about their situation than when they walked in the door, and they felt like they knew what they could do to get closer to their goals.”
— Justin DeBrosse, Columbus Financial Empowerment Center
