The funding will allow JFS to continue to help older adults, over the age of 50, thrive in the community by providing essential services and programs.
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Tag: Jewish Family Service of Atlantic & Cape May Counties
In 2021, the JFS Food Pantry distributed more than 100,000 pounds of food and basic essentials to over 8,600 individuals and families, including 3,402 children, and delivered 3,045 Kosher ready-to-eat meals to seniors.
Nearly 200 Village members, including 25 Holocaust survivors, rely on JFS to provide an array of programs and services including care coordination, transportation, socialization events, grocery shopping and delivery, friendly check-ins, and more.
Nearly 110 attendees gathered for an afternoon of games including Canasta and Mahjong as well as enjoyed a delicious buffet lunch while honoring the memory of community philanthropist, Bonnie Gurwicz.
Mental health treatment is imperative for many. Jewish Family Service of Atlantic & Cape May Counties is working to keep up with counseling requests.
In addition to individual and family therapy sessions, the program will offer educational and support groups as well as resources on destressing and coping skills.
JFS was one of seven organizations in the region selected from more than 357 applicants to receive the funds as part of the TD Charitable Foundation’s annual grant program helping to provide affordable housing since 2005.
The multi-use bags are part of the statewide initiative to reduce waste and litter in the environment.
Funds will support children and family programs.
Grant will support the Environmental Justice and Sustainability Program.