JFS works year round to help vulnerable individuals and families in the Puget Sound region achieve well-being, health and stability. During the holiday season, our services and staff go the extra mile to help people in need feel connected and remembered in the community. Here are four programs that JFS supports this time of year…
A Salute to Harley Marine Services
Harley Marine Services was recognized as the Outstanding Philanthropic Corporation at National Philanthropy Day.The company received the honor for its strong corporate giving culture and philanthropy to children’s, health and human service organizations. JFS has a long history with Harley Marine Services (HMS) and its founders, Lela and Harley Franco. They exhibit compassion and generosity…
We’ve Come a Long Way, Baby
I cannot remember a time when I didn’t know about JFS. Both of my grandmothers talked about their work with the organization, and I heard many stories about some of the people they helped to resettle in the Seattle area during the 1940’s and 50’s following World War II. However, the story began much earlier….
Opening the Door to Opportunity: Part 2
Tana Senn & Kevin Flaherty are JFS supporters. When they connected with Barry Goren at the College Success Foundation, they decided to direct a scholarship donation to a beneficiary of JFS services. Barry reached out to JFS Director of Emergency Services Carol Mullin and JFS Director of Refugee & Immigrant Service Centers Margaret Hinson, and…
Thank You!
Thanks to all the individuals, families, congregations, schools and community groups that contributed to the success of the 2015 JFS Community-Wide Food Drive and Food Sort. The 35,000 pounds of donated food and toiletries will fill over 2,000 bags of groceries for vulnerable people. We are grateful to the nearly 300 people of all ages…
The Calculus of the Vulnerable
Not long ago while working in the Polack Food Bank, I noticed an older woman who seemed to be weighing her food before she put it in her basket. Each can, each piece of fruit, every vegetable. Some things she would take and others she would set back in the box on the table. She…
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