Barnetts provide acts of lovingkindness as JFS Spiritual Care Volunteers For Lori and Paul Barnett, the mitzvah of Bikur Cholim – visiting the sick – has been part of their weekly routine for almost a decade. The Barnetts are Spiritual Care Volunteers (SCVs) through Jewish Family Services Chaplaincy program. Since becoming part of the program, […]
Celebrating 120 Years of JFS Improving Lives
Help families that are still struggling!
JFS remains committed to helping individuals and families facing difficult times. Learn more about how you can make a difference in our community today!
We're Here to Help
JFS provides essential human services for people facing challenges in everyday life or times of crisis — regardless of faith, age, culture, or lifestyle. If you need assistance, call 913-327-8250 or email navigator@jfskc.org. All services are by appointment.
JFS Hanukkah Project 2022
Help brighten the holiday season for families in the KC community today! Learn more here
Events & Acknowledgments
JFS Offers Free Help with Medicare Enrollment
Jewish Family Services will offer free help with Medicare Enrollment until December 7, 2022.
November Community Food Drive
Assemble a Thanksgiving Meal Kit for November’s Community Food Drive.
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JFS Offers Free Help with Medicare Enrollment
Jewish Family Services will offer free help with Medicare Enrollment until December 7, 2022.
November Community Food Drive
Assemble a Thanksgiving Meal Kit for November’s Community Food Drive.
Volunteer of the Month October 2022 – Susan Terman
Susan Warshawsky Terman finds meaning in serving as a JFS Volunteer For more than three decades, Susan Warshawsky Terman had a successful career working with several companies in human pharmaceuticals as well as animal pharma and telecommunications. However, in 2021, Terman was one of 350 co-workers who lost their jobs to corporate expense reductions. Terman […]
