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JFCS in the News
2024
“We’re still here:” LGBTQ+ seniors reflect on what pride means to them
Courier Post – June 2024
Claims Conference Grants Help Local Holocaust Survivors
Jewish Exponent – May 2024
Veterans Helping Veterans in “Take the Wheel” Transportation Program in South Jersey
PHL-17 – May 2024
JFCS expands its mental health offerings through the Dr. Edward Rosof Play Therapy Room
Jewish Community Voice – January 2024
2023
Aging with Pride – South Jersey LGBTQ+ Seniors Thriving
Jewish Senior Style – Fall 2023
NJ Holocaust Survivors say Israel-Hamas war revives old trauma
northjersey.com, November 2023
Jacques Pepin Foundation Awards $125,000 Grant Funding to Support Culinary Training Programs
Jacques Pepin Foundation, July 2023
Cherry Hill recognizes Pride Month with LGBTQ+ screening discussion
Cherry Hill Sun, June 2023
Holocaust Survivors share experience with South Jersey high school students
CBS News Philadelphia, May 2023
Commissioners attend unveiling of daffodil garden Holocaust Memorial
Camden County Weekly News, March 2023
Daffodil Project Unveiling
CBS3 TV, March 2023
Daffodil Project Unveiling
PHL17 TV, March 2023
2022
Eleven Holocaust Survivors celebrate birthdays in advance of Rosh Hashanah
CBS3, September 2022
Government Relations: Jewish Federation of Southern New Jersey family of Agencies are Building Strong Relationships Right Here at Home
JCRC of SNJ, July 2022
South Jersey Nonprofit Celebrates Adults with Disabilities Excelling in the Workplace
CBS3, May 2022
JFCS presents first annual Esther Awards for Excellence
Jewish Community Voice, March 2022
2021
Kosher Food Pantry Expands in South Jersey
PHL17 “In Focus,” November 2021
JFCS cuts the ribbon on new and expanded Family Assistance Building / Food Pantry in Cherry Hill
Jewish Community Voice, November 2021
2021 Superwomen – Meet some of the ladies who are making South Jersey a better place
South Jersey Magazine, November 2021
LGBT Aging with Pride on the “Seekers of Meaning” podcast
Jewish Sacred Aging, August 2021
Holocaust survivors re-traumatized by COVID
SJ Magazine, July 2021
Synagogues touched by COVID adapt to serve grieving congregations
Jewish Telegraphic Agency, May 2021
2020
A Safety Net for Holocaust Survivors during COVID-19
Aish.com, August 2020
JFCS Drop & Go Food Drive
NBC10 Philadelphia, May 2020
JFCS Drop & Go Food Drive
FOX29 Philadelphia, May 2020
As emergencies grow for Holocaust Survivors amid pandemic, helpers try to keep up
Jewish Telegraphic Agency, April 2020
Local service organization commits to aiding vulnerable population
Cherry Hill Sun, April 2020
Project SARAH Coordinator Hilary Platt shares ways you can help
someone suffering from domestic abuse during quarantine
SJ Magazine, April 2020
Trailblazing LGBTQ Allies in South Jersey
Out in Jersey Magazine, February / March 2020
2019
Cooking Companions: Jewish Family Service
Edible Jersey, November 2019
Vocational Breakfast Honors Local Businesses who Employ those with Special Needs
Philadelphia 17 News, November 2019
Author to share story of perseverance on Oct. 24
Voorhees Sun, October 2019
Social and Financial Realities of a Fractured System
Ami Magazine, September 2019
Seniors and Sex
SJ Magazine, September 2019
JFCS wants residents to #ReachOut
Cherry Hill Sun, September 2019
Culinary training program provides real-world training for special needs population
Cherry Hill Sun, September 2019
JFCS receives funds to create Holocaust Survivor Care programming
Jewish Community Voice, May 2019
Yes, no, maybe: What New Jersey wants kids to know about sex and consent
Courier Post, April 2019
Aging with Pride
SJ Magazine, April 2019
JFCS honored with Pillars of Excellence Award for LGBTQ+ Programming
Jewish Community Voice, April 2019
JFCS launching EmpowHERment series for women
Cherry Hill Sun, March 2019
Youth suicide program held at Eastern Regional
Voorhees Sun, March 2019
#MeToo Panel Event aims to empower and educate
Courier Post, January 2019
2017 – 2018
Seven individuals honored at JFCS Dubrow Vocational Celebration Breakfast
Cherry Hill Sun, December 2018
Praise for special needs workers in Cherry Hill
6 ABC Action News, November 2018
JFCS keeps its finger on the pulse of issues facing families
Subaru’s Drive Magazine, Fall 2018
Aging with pride in the suburbs
Philadelphia Gay News, June 2018
Cafe Connection – A memory cafe
New Jersey Foundation For Aging – Renaissance Magazine, Spring 2018
JFCS Welcomes Carlos Bermeo, New Counseling Dept Director
Jewish Community Voice, January 2018
MRS BPO Partners With JFCS on Local Volunteer Initiatives
Jewish Community Voice, January 2018
Wolf Commercial Real Estate Donates Food, Gift Cards to JFCS Food Pantry
Cherry Hill Sun, November 2017
JFCS Advocates Against Domestic Violence with PSA Featuring Community Members
Voorhees Sun, October 2017
JFCS TOPS Program Gets Visit from A Cool Hen & ABC News!
WPVI 6-ABC News, October 2017
JFCS to ‘Stand Against Addiction’ on Thursday
Cherry Hill Sun, August 2017
Car Wash To Raise Funds for JFCS SAIL Program
Cherry Hill Sun, August 2017
Right In Our Backyard: Live Interview with Gregg Wolfe and JFCS Executive Director Marla Meyers
Philadelphia NBC-10 News, June 2017
JFCS and Cherry Hill Police Team up to Get Community Talking about Youth Suicide Awareness
Cherry Hill Sun, April 2017
JFCS of Southern New Jersey, Cherry Hill Police Hosting This Life Counts on April 5
Cherry Hill Sun, March 2017
JFCS and Katz JCC Host Screenagers Movie Screening on Social Media Safety
The Jewish Community Voice, January 2017
2015 – 2016
Investors Bank Donation to JFCS
NJ.com, August 2016
JFCS Sponsors Judy and Donald Love Honored
The Jewish Community Voice, August 2016
Special Needs Programs of JFCS Get a Shout-Out
The Jewish Community Voice, August 2016
VIDEO: SNJ Today Highlights Soups and Sweets Program
SNJToday.com, May 2016
JFCS Executive Director Letter to Editor
Philadelphia Inquirer, February 2016
Samost JFCS Offers Career Strategies Program
Cherry Hill Sun, January 2016
Right In Our Backyard Addiction Awareness Program
SJ Magazine, December 2015
Right in our Backyard and A Father’s Love
The Courier-Post, May 2015
2013 – 2014
American Legion Family – News Bulletin on JFCS Take the Wheel Service
American Legion Cherry Hill Newsletter, November 2014
AJFCA Highlights the Take the Wheel Program
AJFCA Newsletter, August 2014
JFCS Announces Veterans’ Transportation Service
The Jewish Community Voice, June 2014
Behind the Mask: Special Needs Client Finds Expression as Mascot
The Burlington County Times, May 2014
Soups and Sweets Grads Ready for New Challenges
The Jewish Community Voice, July 2013
Marla Meyers Chosen as JFCS Executive Director
The Jewish Community Voice, February 2013