JFCS proudly co-sponsored Pittsburgh’s Lunar New Year celebration on February 2nd, and the parade in Squirrel Hill on Sunday, February 17th. 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!…Read More
Category: JFCS News
After School Club goes to college!
After School Club is growing! Refugee and local children in Crafton Heights began the spring semester last Thursday. JFCS and partner ARYSE have been amazed at the response from the community who have stepped up to become volunteer mentors. More than 50 volunteers showed up at the mentor training in…Read More
Community Education on Hunger
On Sunday, January 6th, pantry director Matthew Bolton and program assistant Arielle Kroser gave presentations on hunger and food insecurity to Beth El Congregation K-7 grade religious school students. The presentations also suggested what people can do to help in their community. We showed several videos focusing on food insecurity,…Read More
Pirates Charities Care-A-Van visit the JCC to serve lunch!
After paying their respects to the survivors and honoring the memory of the victims at the Tree of Life, Pittsburgh Pirates Nick Kingham, Kevin Kramer, Kevin Newman along with coaches Kimera Bartee and Tom Prince stopped by the JCC and the J Cafe Congregate Lunch to meet and mingle along with actually serving…Read More