While millions of Eagles Fans are getting ready for Super Bowl LIX this weekend, Jewish Family & Children’s Service (JFCS) is holding a “Souper Bowl of Kindness” to help combat hunger in Southern New Jersey! Our goal is to collect hundreds of Kosher soups to ensure that struggling community members have a hot and hearty [...]
Category Archives: News
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Jan
Jan
This Martin Luther King Jr. Day, let's honor Dr. King's legacy of service by coming together to support those in need. We are thrilled to announce our annual food drive benefiting the Betsy & Peter Fischer Food Pantry on Monday, January 20 from 10am to 1pm, and we need your help to keep the shelves [...]
News, Older Adult Services
A Joyous Chanukah Celebration Honoring Holocaust Survivors and a Special Birthday Milestone
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Jan
Jan
On Thursday, December 19, 2024, JFCS had the pleasure of hosting our annual Love Café Europa Program's Chanukah celebration. The Katz JCC social hall was packed with Holocaust Survivors, family members, staff, volunteers, and students and teachers from Politz Day School of Cherry Hill. Everyone enjoyed a delicious dairy lunch, replete with latkes and jelly [...]
News, Older Adult Services
Now offering expanded services for Holocaust Survivors from the Former Soviet Union
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Dec
Dec
The Jewish Federations of North America report that in the United States, Holocaust Survivors represent one of the most vulnerable older adult populations. Their previous traumatic experiences have resulted in higher rates of mental, physical, and cognitive decline. Many Survivors need additional support in order to maintain their dignity, health, and independence as they age. [...]
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Nov
Nov
As Jewish Family & Children’s Service (JFCS) reflects on this meaningful season of gratitude, our hearts are filled with appreciation for the incredible dedication and generosity of our community’s volunteers. This Thanksgiving, they made sure that our clients felt cared for, supported, and surrounded by kindness. Together, with the help of 54 volunteers, we packed [...]
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Nov
Nov
It's hard to imagine a holiday season without festive family gatherings and the joy that comes from exchanging gifts with family and friends. But sadly, that is the reality for many South Jersey residents who are struggling to make ends meet. Together, we have the power to make their holidays brighter! Jewish Family & Children's [...]
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Nov
Nov
JFCS is proud to nourish thousands of South Jersey residents of every age, faith, and background throughout the year. Our commitment to fighting hunger is even stronger as the holidays approach - we want to make sure that everyone can enjoy beautiful and bountiful holiday meals with their loved ones. On Monday, November 18, you [...]
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Oct
Oct
JFCS is delighted to share some exciting news about the growth and evolution of our leadership team. These changes reflect our commitment to nurturing talent within the agency and positioning JFCS for an even brighter future. It is with great enthusiasm that we announce several promotions within our organization. Rebecca Rosenau: Senior Director of Clinical and [...]
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Oct
Oct
Can you imagine staying with your abuser because it’s the only way you can protect your children? Sleeping with your purse under your pillow to prevent your few valuables and ID from being destroyed? Hiding your clothes in your children’s closet because your abuser cuts them up and then lies about it? People experiencing domestic [...]
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Oct
Oct
JFCS extends our heartfelt gratitude to 40 of wonderful volunteers for their support and hard work throughout this year's Rosh Hashana meal deliveries. Thanks to their dedicated efforts, we were able to deliver 234 meals to 125 client households across Camden, Gloucester, and Burlington counties. These acts of kindness meant the world to our clients and [...]