Supporting Families & Seniors. Alleviating Hunger. Improving Mental Health.
Neil Marglous first became involved with JFS St. Louis nearly 13 years ago. He had recently retired and wanted to share his time and talent for customer service and warehousing with the community. He started volunteering at the Harvey Kornblum Jewish Food Pantry once a week and quickly learned that he loved supporting the behind-the-scenes … Continued
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Jennifer first visited the Harvey Kornblum Jewish Food Pantry after being laid-off from her job. She did everything she could to reduce her spending and began reaching into her savings while she looked for work. When she realized that her savings were being drained, she began using her grocery budget on rent and utility bills. … Continued
At seventy-four years old, Etta had experienced many losses in her life. Her husband of fifty years had recently died, and her two children lived hours away. Etta’s lifelong struggle with depression – a result of early childhood trauma – only worsened with age. She felt like her life had no meaning or purpose – … Continued
At least one in four older adults experiences a mental health disorder, such as depression, anxiety, or dementia, in their lifetime. While older adults experience life challenges common to all of us, they also face new stressors, such as health problems, reduced mobility, loss of independence, and grief. All of these factors can result in … Continued
Our mental health affects our feelings, choices, and connection to others. It plays a critical role in shaping our overall health and quality of life. If you’ve ever felt stressed, depressed, or burned out, you’re not alone. One in four people will experience a mental health condition at some point in their life. The bottom … Continued
A growing number of people in our community are facing food insecurity due to the increased costs of groceries and other necessities. The JFS Harvey Kornblum Jewish Food Pantry is committed to feeding all those who are hungry. But we need your help. Your gift today will ensure that our shelves remain stocked, and we … Continued
Applying for Neighborhood Assistant Program (NAP) tax credits with JFS NAP tax credits enable eligible donors to direct their Missouri tax dollars to nonprofits that serve our community. The tax credit, equal to 50% of the donated amount, is used to offset a donor’s income tax liability and is claimed when you file your Missouri … Continued
JFS’ Child Abuse Prevention Program (CAPP) partners with more than 150 schools across St. Louis to teach children, parents, and teachers about body safety, the warning signs of abuse, and safe internet use. CAPP was recently featured in the St. Louis Jewish Light! Read the article here.
We are thrilled to announce that St. Louis NORC is joining Jewish Family Services. Since NORC and JFS share the mission of promoting independence and autonomy as we age, and connection to community throughout, the integration of the NORC staff into JFS’s Older Adult Services department will benefit existing members and ensure the continuity of … Continued
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