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A big THANK YOU to volunteer Susie  Charak for donating “Susie’s Corner” in JF&CS Reception Room along with new carpeting for our young clients.

Suzanne L. Charak recognized by JF&CS for her commitment to the agency Jewish Family & Children’s Service (JF&CS) dedicated the now Suzanne L. Charak Lobby on Tuesday, May 3. Susie, joined by family, friends and JF&CS staff members, was recognized for her vision and commitment to renovating the JF&CS lobby. Karen Suroff, JF&CS Board President, … Continued

AJFCA Senior Services Midwest Meeting September 25-26, 2016 at JF&CS St. Louis, MO AJFCA Senior Resource Connect will offer a meeting for older adult services professionals this Fall in St. Louis! The conference will help AJFCA members network around all things senior services and share knowledge. The meeting will begin with an afternoon and evening of networking on … Continued

We always appreciate it when families, schools, businesses and organizations conduct food drives for our Pantry.   Students affiliated with Chabad on Campus, Rohr Center for Jewish Life at Washington University collected an enormous amount of non-perishable food and had some fun doing it. The food was displayed as a Can Menorah in the Olin Library. The sign next … Continued

Checkout this inspiring video featuring our Executive Director, Louis Albert  which highlights the personal story of one of the clients in our financial assistance program.  This video was featured at the Jewish Federation’s Women in Philanthropy’s recent Soul to Sole event.  650 women attended an elegant, fun, and inspiring event featuring Jane Weitzman, former CEO … Continued