JFCS Immigration Legal Services Wins Statewide Award
JFCS is proud to announce that our Immigration Legal Services Department has been honored with the 2026 Pennsylvania Bar Association Immigration Pro Bono Award! This award recognizes individuals and organizations that enhance access to justice for vulnerable immigrant communities by delivering critical legal assistance through pro bono representation and legal aid outreach.
Each day, our Immigration Legal Services team supports immigrants through a wide range of legal services, such as assisting with green card and citizenship applications, securing work permits, representing unaccompanied minors, and providing services for victims of crimes, like the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA). They work tirelessly to help our newest neighbors navigate an incredibly complex legal system. Despite the challenges of this work, they approach it with compassion, commitment, and unwavering determination on behalf of those they represent and serve.
We’re proud of this wonderful team and are grateful for this meaningful recognition.
Events & Happenings
JFCS 2026 Annual Meeting
Join us at the JFCS Annual Meeting on Wednesday, May 20 at 6:30pm at Phipps Conservatory.
At this event, we’ll share organizational updates, highlight stories of impact and reflect on how we’ve grown and changed in the past year.
Walk for the JFCS Squirrel Hill Food Pantry
Walk with Team JFCS at the Highmark Walk For A Healthy Community! Every dollar you raise for Team JFCS goes directly toward purchasing food to stock our pantry, helping individuals and families in our community.
📅 Date: May 30
⏰ Time: 7:45am (check-in opens)
📍 Location: Point State Park
Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh Supports UpStreet’s School-Based Programming
Thank you to the Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh for generously supporting UpStreet’s school‑based mental health program.
With this investment, UpStreet, JFCS Youth Services’ teen mental wellness program, is bringing licensed clinicians and accessible mental health support directly to students at Jewish day schools, Colfax K‑8, and Taylor Allderdice High School. By meeting students where they are, our mental health professionals can help teens build skills, discuss challenges, and receive support in trusted spaces.
Pro Bono Opportunities to Support Immigrants and Refugees in Pittsburgh
The Collaborative for Immigrant Impact (CII) is seeking pro bono attorneys interested in sharing their expertise to support immigrants and refugees as they build new lives in the Pittsburgh region. We welcome attorneys with backgrounds in a variety of practice areas to assist our member organizations in expanding access to justice.
If you’re looking for a meaningful way to give back, we invite you to join us in uplifting individuals and families in our community. Together, we can make a difference and help create a more welcoming Pittsburgh for all.
Help Feed Our Community with Dignity: Support the JFCS Spring Appeal
With the social safety net weakened, more people than ever are facing hunger. Over the past year, the JFCS Squirrel Hill Food Pantry served more neighbors than in any single year in our 25‑year history.
We remain deeply committed to honoring the dignity and diverse traditions of everyone we serve. Our pantry invites individuals and families to shop for fresh produce, proteins, and staple foods that meet their cultural and dietary needs — including kosher, halal, and gluten‑free options.
Your support of the pantry helps us provide nourishing, culturally appropriate food for our neighbors with dignity and choice.
Thank you for standing with us and for honoring the dignity and traditions of all who come through our doors.
Get the support you need today
JFCS is here to support you through life’s changes and challenges. Whether you’re interested in caregiver support, grief support, career support, or help with other life challenges, we’re here for you. Head to our website to get the help you need, today.