Caring for an Aging Richmond

An estimated 10,000 Baby Boomers turn 65 every day in the U.S. When Boomers get together, conversations often turn to caring for their aging parents,...

JFS holds 172nd Annual Meeting

Jewish Family Services celebrated our 172nd Annual Meeting this year on June 15. A year’s experience with Zoom showed: the brisk meeting zoomed by, with...

JFS: Proud history for more than 170 years

When Fanny Heller Straus took office in 1849 as the first president of the Ladies’ Chebrah, there were no telephones, no cars, no televisions...

Gratitude and love warms JFS’ hearts for Lights of Love

By Becki Mann Chief Impact Officer, Jewish Family Services After the holidays are over, we’ve sung Auld Ang Syne, and welcomed a new year, it can...

JFS staff is dreaming of Summer!

The days are longer, the weather is getting warmer, and the flowers are blooming! The JFS staff is dreaming of summer – especially the...

Lights of Love Lit for a Third Year

We are thrilled to announce that Lights of Love is returning for a third year! The program is designed to help bring holiday warmth...

Zipporah Cohen honored

During this past Women’s History Month, JFS honored the woman who inspired us through the challenges of the last year – Zipporah Cohen, the...

In-Home Aides honored by JFS

As we arrive at the anniversary of the pandemic, JFS is humbled by the exceptional compassion, dedication, and care our In-Home Care Aides have...

JFS Passover Traditions

By Morgan Goad, Associate Director of Development, Jewish Family Services Many things changed with the arrival of the COVID-19 pandemic: our work, our social lives,...

JFS kicks off successful annual CONNECT event 

By Morgan Goad, Associate Director of Development. Jewish Family Services Thank you to everyone who attended, sponsored, volunteered, or made a gift to CONNECT! The annual...