Category: JFCS Monthly Newsletters

UpStreet: Bridging the Gap Between Hopelessness and Optimism for Teens UpStreet, a program of JFCS Youth Services, is making it as easy as possible for youth to access mental health treatment during challenging times. Teens receive mental health support for themselves and provide support to their peers who may be experiencing…Read More

Making a Difference for Refugees and Immigrants As part of the 10.27 Healing Partnership’s commemoration of the 2018 Pittsburgh synagogue shooting, JFCS sponsored an opportunity on October 27 for volunteers to sort donations and create welcoming letters and posters for new immigrant and refugee families. Additionally, last month, our JFCS…Read More

Introducing Ann Kirwan, Chief Development Officer JFCS is excited to announce that it has named Ann Kirwan as its first Chief Development Officer. Ann brings extensive experience in the areas of nonprofit leadership and strategy, as well as grant writing and development. "We are excited to have Ann Kirwan join…Read More

Family Consultation Often the hardest part of caregiving is getting your loved one to accept help—from you or from professionals. JFCS’s licensed clinical social workers have extensive experience in working with families to address interpersonal issues, deal with financial concerns, determine future responsibilities, and get everyone working together to develop…Read More