Jewish Family Services Welcomes First Refugee as a New Affiliate Partner in the HIAS Resettlement Network
Refugee resettlement enhances the agency’s successful refugee employment and family support services. COLUMBUS, (March 7, 2023) – Jewish Family Services (JFS) announced the recent arrival of the organization’s first refugee for resettlement in partnership with HIAS,...
Statement adopted by the Board of Directors, July 07, 2022
"Jewish Family Services is a human service agency committed to tikkun olam, repairing the world. Three questions asked thousands of years ago by Rabbi Hillel provide our framework for action:  If I am not for myself, who will be for me? But if I am only for myself,...
DISPATCH MEDIA GROUP NAMES JEWISH FAMILY SERVICES A WINNER OF THE COLUMBUS TOP WORKPLACES 2022 AWARD
Columbus C.E.O. Magazine has named Jewish Family Services a Top Workplaces 2022 honoree. The list is based solely on employee feedback gathered through a survey that measures 15 culture drivers, including alignment, execution and connection. “Our CEO trusts staff to...
BUILDING A FUTURE
By accessing our emergency financial assistance, Danielle stabilized her food and housing. Then we helped her connect with affordable broadband, secure a laptop and build digital skills to qualify for higher-paying jobs.
Caregivers and Mental Health
Jewish Family Services is a safe space for community members who need help becoming financially self-sufficient and emotionally stable. Mental health supports are one of the many needs that spiked during the pandemic and are increasing even more now due to ongoing...
Sharing our work with the next generation
On Tuesday, April 12th Jewish Family Services' staff members Garett Ray and Meri King visited the cast of New Albany High School's Letters to Sala, a play about a young girl who survives the holocaust. Ray and King provided education on the services we offer for local...
JFS Receives Nonprofit of the Year: Columbus Business First 2021 Award
We are honored to receive a Columbus Business First 2021 #BizTech Award for Nonprofit of the Year, recognizing the development of our WAYFYNDER technology platform and app – and proud to be part of a group of innovative local organizations and businesses,...