Domestic violence and the justice system are the focus of “Crime After Crime,” a documentary that follows one survivor’s story. Six months. That’s how long pro bono attorney Joshua Safran thought it would take to free Deborah Peagler from prison. That’s how long filmmaker Yoav Potash thought he would spend documenting Deborah’s story. Despite a…
The High Holidays With JFS
Prepare for a new year and the High Holidays by getting involved with Jewish Family Service and learning about what we have to offer for the community.
Veteran, Student, Food Bank Client and Volunteer
Meet Tiffany, a veteran who both uses and volunteers with the JFS-sponsored food pantry for student veterans at Seattle Central College. I like to say I’m a rare bird, but I’m not a unicorn. I am a single mother with three children who filed for divorce when I was in basic training. I got married…
Ruling Allows Refugee Ban Lawsuit to Proceed
On July 27, 2018, District Court Judge James Robart issued a decision allowing plaintiffs to seek certain discovery in Jewish Family Service v. Trump, that challenges the Trump administration’s refugee ban issued on October 24, 2017. This decision will allow the plaintiffs to find out whether the suspensions in the refugee resettlement process are continuing…
H2R and JFS Help People Take the Step to Stable Housing
H2R is here for families like John* and Mae*. John lost his longtime job and steady paycheck. His wife, Mae, is physically unable to work and receives disability benefits. After losing his job, John took employment when he could, but wasn’t able to find the same level of pay. The drastic loss in income finally…
Jane Deer-Hileman: May Her Memory Be a Blessing
Jane’s whole life was dedicated to community work. While Volunteer Services seems as though it has always been part of JFS, Jane built it from scratch.
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