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We are beyond disappointed and concerned by the passage of the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act,” which imposes unprecedented cuts to Medicaid and SNAP. These cuts will strip vital healthcare and food assistance from millions of Americans, including children, older adults, immigrants, and people with disabilities. As a longstanding social…Read More
Empowered & Equipped: Career Services in Action JFCS staff and participants gathered together to celebrate another successful cohort of the Immigrant Workforce Program. This free program is designed to equip immigrants with knowledge and skills for their journey toward employment in the United States. For 16 sessions over two months, participants learned about…Read More
JFCS’ Longstanding Commitment to the Community Thank you to everyone who joined us for the 2025 JFCS Annual Meeting! This year brought both extraordinary challenges and extraordinary partnerships. We stood shoulder to shoulder with our community, navigating uncertainty, responding to urgent needs, and drawing strength from our shared purpose. A…Read More
JFCS Squirrel Hill Food Pantry Director, Jesse Sharrard, shares his perspective about the construction updates and progress. "I had been working at the pantry for all four days when I got an email letting me know that an anonymous donor was interested in making a gift to help the pantry…Read More
JFCS Squirrel Hill Food Pantry has been busy! In the past year, the number of people we serve has almost doubled. Our pantry staff and volunteers have really stepped up to keep up with the demand. But efficiency alone doesn’t solve all of our challenges. To keep up with the…Read More
Increased Need at the JFCS Squirrel Hill Food Pantry Act now! You can support the JFCS Squirrel Hill Food Pantry during our Spring Appeal. With the cost of living rising and unexpected expenses hitting our neighbors, more families are finding it harder to make ends meet each day. In the past year,…Read More
Your Kindness Can Change Lives: Support the JFCS Spring Appeal The future of the social safety net is uncertain, and changes on the horizon will deeply affect the well-being of the very people we serve in our community. Right now, over 1,700 of our neighbors are facing food insecurity and struggling to…Read More
Throughout the past month, we’ve seen a flurry of orders coming from the new administration to halt federal funding and aid to vulnerable groups of individuals. US resettlement organizations including JFCS are still operating under the devastating order to stop all work funded by the US Department of State to aid…Read More
On Monday, January 20th, President Trump issued several executive orders making changes to policies that impact the individuals we serve at JFCS, including refugees, asylum seekers and humanitarian parolees, and those in the LGBTQ+ community. Refugee Admission Program The government is suspending the Refugee Resettlement Program for at least four…Read More
The achievements of JFCS are a testament to the power of collaboration between our dedicated staff, valued clients, and the incredible volunteers who selflessly contribute their time and efforts. Together, we have created a thriving community where compassion, support, and empowerment flourish. This year, our staff recognized the exceptional dedication…Read More
The JFCS Squirrel Hill Food Pantry recently had a successful pop-up event in partnership with the JCC Senior Lunch Program. Over 130 strawberries and blueberries were distributed at the event to 66 seniors, along with jar grippers and adult MyPlates (which provide information about nutrition and food groups). The event…Read More
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