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News & Stories of Hope

July News at JFCS

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

June News at JFCS

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

May News at JFCS

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

April News at JFCS

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

JFCS Response to New Presidential Executive Orders

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

Celebrating the Volunteer of the Year Nominees

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

JFCS Squirrel Hill Food Pantry provides fresh berries for seniors

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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