As a non-profit organization, we often work with other local organizations that provide for the welfare of Pittsburgh citizens in need. For the past few years, members of our staff have contributed articles to the Pittsburgh Toy Lending Library’s newsletter. The Pittsburgh Toy Lending Library, located in Shadyside, has provided…Read More
JF&CS staff nationally recognized as Certified Care Managers
JF&CS is proud to announce that three of our staff members have been nationally recognized as Certified Care Managers. Pearl Averbach, Sandy Budd and Stefanie Small, Geriatric Care Coordinators and Psychotherapists at JF&CS, were recently certified through the National Academy of Certified Care Managers. This rigorous national certification provides added…Read More
Doing what you can with what you have: Finding a summer job or permanent placement
With so many uncertainties in today's workplace, the Career Development Center at JF&CS can help. The CDC offers individual career transition services as well as numerous workshops - from networking and job search strategies to crafting the perfect resume - for jobseekers of any age or skill level. The CDC…Read More
For immigrants and refugees, 4th of July represents freedom
For many of us, the Fourth of July was celebrated with cookouts, picnics and parades and enjoyed in the company of our family and friends. But for immigrants who have come to the U.S. seeking a better life, Independence Day can mean so much more. In Monday's Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, Marie…Read More