Category Archives: News

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

Jewish Family & Children's Service (JFCS) is thrilled to announce the promotion of Melanie Stoopler and Jill Hammel to Associate Executive Directors of our agency! Over the past few months, Melanie and Jill, alongside Senior Director of Programs Meredith Siegel Cohen, have shown exceptional leadership during a time of transition. They have fostered relationships, enhanced [...]

This fall, join JFCS in making a difference through our annual Community High Holiday Food Drive on Monday, October 21 from 10am to 1pm, in support of the Betsy & Peter Fischer Food Pantry. We invite community members to donate kosher, non-perishable food items and essential household products to help nourish our neighbors in need. [...]

JFCS is thrilled to announce that Margo Orlin will be welcomed as Incoming Board President at our 80th Annual Celebration on Monday evening, September 23. Margo has been a volunteer with our agency for over 20 years. Her JFCS journey began in the Disability Services Department, and she was immediately inspired by the dedication of [...]

Jewish Family & Children’s Service (JFCS) will celebrate its 80th anniversary at its Annual Celebration on Monday evening, September 23, at the Katz JCC. This special evening will honor the dedicated staff, board members, advisory council, and volunteers who help the agency fulfill its mission of providing support and hope to vulnerable individuals in South [...]