JFCS proudly co-sponsored Pittsburgh’s Lunar New Year celebration on February 2nd, and the parade in Squirrel Hill last Sunday. The Year of the Golden Pig brings good fortune and prosperity! Organization of Chinese Americans (OCA) created a fantastic album of pictures from the celebration on Facebook - enjoy! Enjoy the…Read More
Category: Jewish Family & Children’s Service
What will potential changes to the Affordable Care Act and/or Medicaid mean for individuals living with disabilities and their families?
In partnership with Jewish Residential Services (JRS), Jewish Family & Children's Service (JF&CS) will co-host a community meeting to educate and discuss issues that affect people with disabilities as a result of potential changes to the Affordable Care Act (ACA) and Medicaid. The meeting will be held on Monday, October…Read More
What’s Up at AgeWell Pittsburgh
Congratulations, AgeWell Pittsburgh! Congratulations to AgeWell Pittsburgh for being named as a finalist for this year's 2017 Collaboration Prize. This is a national award given by The Foundation Center (funded by The Lodestar Foundation) designed to highlight exceptional permanent models of collaboration among nonprofit organizations. JF&CS is a proud partner…Read More
Outstanding volunteer receives Jefferson Award
Volunteer Jeff Herzog keeps a sign posted above his desk listing the eight degrees of giving according to Jewish principles. The eighth, and highest, principle written on his sign says: "To help another to become self-supporting by means of a gift, a loan, or by finding employment for the one…Read More