News & Stories of Hope

On Monday, June 20, 2022, hundreds of Pittsburghers of all ages came out to Schenley Plaza for Pittsburgh's World Refugee Day and Immigrant Heritage Month celebration. After two years of virtual events, World Refugee Day was finally back in person, this time in a new location! The event featured performances,…Read More

JFCS Squirrel Hill Food Pantry staff participated in the Pennsylvania Nutrition Education Network 2022 state conference as speakers for a panel discussion.   Food Pantry Director Matthew Bolton and Program Assistant Teresa Rodgers spoke on addressing food security with cultural inclusion, discussing how JFCS takes steps in this mission. The…Read More

Last week, 23 students met at Baldwin High School to participate in a training with JFCS Career Development Center staff for Learn and Earn, a summer youth employment program designed to help students get employment experience, build skills for future employment opportunities, and make some money along the way. Learn…Read More

June 19th marks a very important moment in history, when news of the Emancipation Proclamation reached Texas two and a half years after it was issued. In honor of this historic day, JFCS has made a list of events happening around Pittsburgh and we encourage you all to learn more…Read More