Sometimes life just comes at you hard. In six years, Rose* lost her husband, her favorite sister (and best friend), and even her dog. And she’s only 65. A native of Pittsburgh, Rose lived in Florida for more than 30 years. She wanted to be a dancer, and her husband…Read More
World Refugee Day is this Friday!
Please join us this Friday, June 21, in Market Square for World Refugee Day Pittsburgh 2019. From 11 am until 2:00 pm enjoy performances, crafts, food and stories that show the talents of refugees and immigrants living in our city. World Refugee Day commemorates the strength, courage, and perseverance of…Read More
JFCS shows veterans that they count
Over the last year, JFCS Career Development Center has seen a growing need for employment support for veterans and military family members in our region. Our career counselors have established partnerships with local veteran employment services through the Pittsburgh Veterans Initiative Group (PVIG). This coalition, of service agencies and federal…Read More
Client Success Stories: Career Development Center
The following is a piece written by JFCS Career Development Center Career Consultant, Jeanne Williams. **** Client Success Stories: A Model Client I first met Joan at North Hills Community Outreach, Millvale in August of last year. She was quiet, introverted but obviously bright and teachable. When we first met,…Read More