Tag: Jewish Family Services of Middlesex County
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Jewish Family Services of Middlesex County unveils new location
Jewish Family Services of Middlesex County (JFS Middlesex) offers an array of responsive programs empowering individuals and families to achieve holistic wellness. Services include the Career Center, Immigration and Citizenship, Kosher Food Pantries, Mental Health Counseling, Senior and Holocaust Survivor Services, and the Women’s Center. Established in 1969, JFS initially served a small, primarily Jewish community…
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More than 200 Holocaust survivors in Middlesex County can receive assistance from national partnership
As the pandemic approaches its year mark, Holocaust survivors across the United States continue to face new and renewed daily struggles. COVID-19 has only further exacerbated and enhanced the challenges that this vulnerable population faces, according to KAVOD SHEF (Survivors of the Holocaust Emergency Fund). Health and safety protocols have heightened social isolation for survivors.…
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Café Europa volunteers bring lunch, performances to Holocaust survivors
For many Holocaust survivors, getting out of the house and staying connected to the community was tough enough before the pandemic. Café Europa, a monthly lunch and entertainment event offered by Jewish Family Services (JFS) of Middlesex County, was something to look forward to. JFS helped survivors come together for a few hours of food,…
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Jewish Family Services seeks end-of-year donations to support 1,000 neighbors in need
Jewish Family Services (JFS) of Middlesex County is $10,589 away from its goal to raise $50,000 to help 1,000 more of neighbors in need. An end-of-year donation will help a family who is struggling with food insecurity, unemployment, isolation or depression. JFS provides Holocaust survivors with transportation to doctor’s appointments, sends single mothers back to…
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East Brunswick Hadassah donates knitted hats to Jewish Family Services
The East Brunswick Hadassah Knit and Nosh group donated handmade hats and scarves to Jewish Family Services of Middlesex County. The group’s outreach co-chair, Sharon Dolled, presented JFS Director of Volunteer Services, Michelle B., with several boxes of the knittings. Women’s Center Coordinator, Lisa B., is getting ready to present her clients and their children…
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