When the Bellevue church housing the monthly JFS Eastside Food Bank was damaged last year, JFS staff were forced to improvise. This meant moving the food bank to the church parking lot and temporarily serving clients out of the back of a van. Fortunately, after repairs to the church, the food bank is fully operational…
Celebrating New Americans on the Fourth of July
On the Fourth of July, JFS friends, board members, and staff gathered to welcome and celebrate over 500 new American citizens at a naturalization ceremony at Seattle Center. It’s become an annual JFS tradition.This year was extra special as two former clients of the JFS Refugee and Immigrant Services program became citizens. JFS Board Member…
Families Fight Hunger Volunteers Make an Impact
Family volunteering provides an opportunity for intergenerational service, an opportunity to try something new with loved ones, and an opportunity to begin (or continue) a meaningful conversation about Jewish values. JFS Families Fight Hunger events offer families a chance to experience all of this while tackling food insecurity and making an impact in our own…
Project Kavod Recognized as Model for Jewish Social Service Agencies
The “J” in JFS is what makes our agency unique to many other social service agencies. Jewish history and values guide our work. But what does this mean for JFS programs, clients, donors, volunteers and staff? Four years ago, JFS set out to answer this question and Project Kavod/Dignity was born. Now, the project is…
A Successful Legislative Session for JFS Priorities
The 2019 Washington State Legislative Session ended in April. We are happy to report that all of our top legislative priorities passed, giving families and individuals some additional help in achieving well-being, health and stability. Protecting Tenants from Eviction – Senate Bill 5600 Eviction is the leading cause of homelessness in King County. Senate Bill…
Today We Honor and Stand With Poway
Following are remarks by JFS CEO Rabbi Will Berkovitz given at a vigil at Chabad Lubavitch of the Pacific Northwest to stand in solidarity with the Jewish Community of Poway,California after the tragic events of April 27, 2019. At the closing of Passover, on Shabbat, the day of rest, once again our joy was shattered. Once again we…
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