At JFCS, our critical needs programs work to help people in the community during some of the most difficult times in their lives. Ms. P had moved out of the city to a housing unit to be closer to her children after a serious illness. While the housing complex was…Read More
Pitt Serves Hosts Activities for Refugee Families on MLK Day
On Martin Luther King, Jr., Day, Pitt Serves, Greater Pittsburgh Area Fulbright Association, and JFCS hosted a Know Your Rights session for refugee families, as well as fun activities for kids as part of a service day initiative! Held on Pitt's campus, the day consisted of a presentation and conversation…Read More
Steelers Take Refugee Kids Shopping
Steelers players Pat Freiermuth and Karl Joseph took some of our newly arrived refugee families shopping at Target over the holidays! Each family received a $300 gift card and the kids were able to pick out whatever items they wanted to get with it. While the kids went straight for…Read More
Bridge Builders Book Fair
On December 16, Bridge Builders partnered with Bookworm Global to host a free book fair in our Crafton Heights space for the kids in the community, including many of our refugee families. The books were sorted by genre and included science books, picture books, early reader books, and more! Kids…Read More