Ty’s Story
When Ty welcomed her newborn daughter in early 2025, she faced the challenge of finding work while recovering from childbirth and caring for her baby. As a young, single mother, […]
Maayan’s Story
When Maayan and her husband arrived in Columbus from northern Israel, they carried both the weight of war and the hope of starting fresh in the United States with their […]
Sheila’s Story
When an unexpected layoff ended Sheila’s 20+ year career as a youth mental health counselor, she felt anxious about the job search and being able to make rent. Determined to […]
Diane’s Story
After retiring, Diane felt increasingly isolated. She struggled to live alone on a fixed income and with limited mobility due to arthritis. When simple tasks like grocery shopping became impossible, […]
Muhsen Faizi’s Story
When Muhsen Faizi and his family of eight arrived in Columbus from Afghanistan in June 2024, they were escaping life-threatening danger. Muhsen was a construction worker for the U.S. Army, […]
Standing Against Hate
Last weekend’s neo-Nazi march in Columbus’s Short North neighborhood was yet another example of hateful rhetoric and actions designed to incite fear and division. Jewish Family Services stands firmly against […]
Expanding the Digital Skills Hub
One of the biggest challenges facing older adults today is the digital divide. As society increasingly relies on technology for everything from healthcare to social connections, those without digital literacy […]
Bridging the Digital Divide
When I first stepped into the role of Digital Coach at Jewish Family Services in the summer of 2022, I was not familiar with concepts like “the digital divide” or […]
CREW: Helping Communities Thrive
Joelle* met Ahmed Abukar, Director of Workforce Development, at an outreach event with Columbus City Schools. She told Ahmed about her work history moving from one low-paying job to another. […]
STAFF PROFILE: Justin Fisher
“It’s been fun. Everyone is always nice; I feel like people are trying to set you up for success,” Justin says of his first month with JFS. Justin was somewhat […]