How You Can Help
Volunteers and donors are the heart and soul of JFCS. Without the financial support of our donors, and the time and talents of volunteers, the work of JFCS would not be possible. We can’t do it without you.
How You Can Help
There are many ways to support JFCS with a financial contribution. Please read below to find the giving option that is best for you.
If you participate in the United Way of Southwestern Pennsylvania’s annual campaign, you may designate all or part of your donation to JFCS by using the agency code 76. For participants in the Three Rivers CFC campaign, our agency code is 95226.
Single Gift
Your gift goes to work immediately, directly helping those who need it most. Select JFCS, or designate your gift to a specific JFCS program in the designation drop-down menu on the Donate page.
Recurring Gift
Knowing we can count on your contribution helps us continuously provide services to those who are struggling. Consider choosing the Recurring Gift option when you make a donation through our Donate page.
In-Kind Donations
In-kind donations are welcome at JFCS Pittsburgh. Your donated items go to work immediately, directly helping those who need it most. Every item you give strengthens our community and brings comfort, dignity, and hope to someone who needs it.
Accepted Donations:
– Outerwear (winter coats)
– Cold weather accessories (hats, gloves, mittens, scarves)
– Baby Diapers
– Feminine hygiene products
– Full-sized hygiene products (Shampoo, Conditioner, Hand Soap, Body Wash / Bars of Soap, Laundry Detergent, Toothbrushes, Toothpaste, Deodorant)
– New or handmade blankets
– New car seats
– New or gently used strollers
Items we DO NOT accept include: bedding, stained clothes or blankets, and used car seats.
Please schedule a donation drop off by contacting our team at: 412.422.7200 or info@jfcspgh.org.
We also accept donations of nonperishable food, personal care items, and diapers at the JFCS Squirrel Hill Food Pantry. Please call the Pantry Coordinator at 412-421-2708 for more details or to schedule a drop-off.
Shop Our Amazon Wish Lists
Help brighten someone’s day by purchasing essential items directly from our Amazon Wish Lists. Your gift can provide a warm winter coat, back‑to‑school supplies for local students, or a birthday bag that brings joy to an older adult. Every item you choose goes straight to a neighbor who needs it, making an immediate and meaningful impact.
Check out our wish lists by clicking here.
Tribute Gifts
Honor or memorialize a special person or event with a Tribute Card. After you make your donation, we’ll send a beautiful personalized card to your chosen recipient, informing them of your thoughtfulness. Select Tribute Card–JFCS or Tribute Card—JFCS Squirrel Hill Food Pantry in the designation drop-down menu on the Donate page. Please be sure to enter all tribute information, including tribute message and signature, and the name and address of where tribute should be sent.
Stock Gifts & Securities
Donating appreciated securities (stocks, bonds or mutual funds you’ve held for more than one year) is typically an excellent way to reduce or avoid capital gains taxes and receive a federal income tax charitable deduction.
Planned Gifts
Create a legacy of caring. Establishing an endowment or making a charitable bequest to JFCS ensures we can provide critical social services to those who are struggling with life changes and challenges for generations to come.
For more information and to make a gift, contact us at 412-586-3777 or info@jfcspgh.org.
Jewish Family and Community Services is a 501(c)(3) organization. Contributions are deductible under section 170 of the IRS Code. Tax ID/EIN: 250965407