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We reached out last winter asking for your support to provide temporary housing options for clients awaiting emergency sheltering access. You responded in the fullest reflection of our values, with a deep sense of human dignity and compassion. More than 30 families in...

JFS is thrilled to announce a new partnership with American International College. AIC has generously donated classroom space for the JFS Learning Program to use twice a week.  This month, we launched a new ESL class to accommodate the growing number of...

This Spring, JFS is partnering with Rachel’s Table as a participant in their Growing Gardens program. Rachel’s Table is providing JFS with $2,000 towards a garden project. In the first phase of this project, we will host a workshop where clients will leave with their...

Saturday's April 20th concert saw fifteen performances from twelve groups, ranging from solo trombonists to choral ensembles. The turnout was wonderful with an audience filled with supportive and caring members of the local community.  LHS raised over $550 for...

We were thrilled to welcome back the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program this year. VITA is a program established by the IRS, run by volunteers to file taxes at no cost for underprivileged communities. This year, three experienced volunteers helped over 150...

Our April Break Soccer Clinic was a continuation of our afterschool soccer program taking place at Emergence Academy this spring. We had close to 40 students join for our four-day clinic which included soccer play and instruction, team building, and cultural exchange....