Supporting Families & Seniors. Alleviating Hunger. Improving Mental Health.
Birthdays, and holidays were always spent in her small but cozy living room – and the dining room was filled with sweet memories. When she began experiencing severe mobility issues, she panicked at the thought of leaving her home. Avita had been experiencing health challenges and mobility issues that left her unable to walk on … Continued
As the carefree days of summer end and children embark on a new school year, parents and caregivers can ease the transition and prepare their students for the year ahead. JFS School-Based Services Supervisor and Therapist, Melani Saito, works with children in St. Louis, to empower them to achieve their goals and establish healthy relationships … Continued
Helene Siegfried knows firsthand what it’s like to support a family member through mental illness. Growing up, her mother faced challenges with her mental health, which in turn made it difficult for her to hold down a job and provide stability at home. Today, Helene has made it her mission to ensure no one has … Continued
A full belly. Paid rent. Clarity of mind. A supportive community. This is how we flourish. Please plan to join us for FLOURISH — a Gala Benefiting JFS — on Sunday, November 19 from 5:30-9 p.m. at the Ritz-Carlton, St. Louis. This special evening, co-hosted by JFS Past President David Weiss & Bobby Sanderson and … Continued
Read the 2022 JFS Annual Report! 2022 Annual Report
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
The Jewish Federation of St. Louis has been a critical partner in providing basic safety net services to our community. In 2022, JFS was grateful to receive funding from the Federation for the purpose of expanding our mental health services. The funding covers the cost of training five JFS therapists in two treatment methods: Dialectical Behavioral … Continued
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