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Spread the Love this February

Join JFS all February for our spreadables drive and “spread the love” to our neighbors! Help us collect over 2,500 jars of peanut butter, jelly, condiments, and more tasty spreadables for our pantries by participating in our curbside food drive on February 19th or hosting your own. It's easy for individuals, businesses, organizations, schools, youth groups, and neighborhoods to get involved, and your participation supports the over 800 hundred families we serve from our pantries each month!


 

Special Message from Don Goldman


 

Celebrating 120 Years of JFS Improving Lives

Please join JFS as we celebrate caring for our community for 120 years! Click here to learn more about JFS' 120th Anniversary  

 

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.


 

Events & Acknowledgments

Gail and Harry Himmelstein Donation

​Thank you to the generous donation of Harry and Gail Himmelstein in honor of JFS’s 120th anniversary to support the organization’s older adult services!

A Special Message from Don Goldman, JFS Executive Director and CEO

  Dear JFS Family, I wanted to let you know that I have made the difficult decision to retire later this year. I have loved the last 15 years at JFS, working with all of you to improve the lives of thousands of families each year. JFS has such an incredible community; you all have […]

JFS Offices Closed Dec 24 – Jan 2

JFS Offices are closed from December 24 – January 2. For the first time ever, JFS will be closed for the last week of the year. Our dedicated JFS team has tirelessly gone into overdrive the past three years to care for our community during very challenging times. To recharge and show appreciation, this break […]

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JFS BLOG

JFS Newsletter for January, 2023

Message from Don, Spread the Love, JFS Birthday Bash, Donor Recognition, Upcoming Events

JFS in 2022

JFS In Your Community This year our commitment to our founding value of Tikkun Olam, repairing the world, one person, one family at a time, brought us new challenges and opportunities. We’ve adapted to the changing needs of our clients and partners while adjusting to rising inflation, the end of COVID government supports, and increasingly complex needs […]

You’re Invited! JFS Is Launching A New Emerging Leader Group

We’re Looking for Emerging Leaders – like YOU! Jewish Family Services (JFS) is looking to engage younger adults who want to get involved in JFS’s mission of providing essential human services to the Kansas City community. We’re launching a new affinity group that will support JFS’s mission through social events in support of a cause, volunteering, […]

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Upcoming Events

Feb
1
Wed
11:30 am JFSKC Grief & Loss Support
JFSKC Grief & Loss Support
Feb 1 @ 11:30 am – 1:00 pm
The JFSKC Grief and Loss Support Group meet each first and third Wednesday of each month. The ongoing support group is for individuals grieving the death of a loved one. The group provides an opportunity[...]
Feb
6
Mon
11:30 am Mindful Monday @ Virtual
Mindful Monday @ Virtual
Feb 6 @ 11:30 am – 12:00 pm
Mindful Monday @ Virtual
JFSKC’s Mental Health Programs Team is pleased to announce that it will continue to offer the free virtual Mindful Mondays program from 11:30 AM to Noon.  Sondra Wallace, MSED, JFS Mental Health Coalition Coordinator, and[...]
Feb
7
Tue
7:00 pm Building Inclusive & Sensory Fri... @ Jewish Community Center
Building Inclusive & Sensory Fri... @ Jewish Community Center
Feb 7 @ 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm
Building Inclusive & Sensory Friendly Jewish Environments @ Jewish Community Center
Feb
13
Mon
11:30 am Mindful Monday @ Virtual
Mindful Monday @ Virtual
Feb 13 @ 11:30 am – 12:00 pm
Mindful Monday @ Virtual
JFSKC’s Mental Health Programs Team is pleased to announce that it will continue to offer the free virtual Mindful Mondays program from 11:30 AM to Noon.  Sondra Wallace, MSED, JFS Mental Health Coalition Coordinator, and[...]
Feb
15
Wed
11:30 am JFSKC Grief & Loss Support
JFSKC Grief & Loss Support
Feb 15 @ 11:30 am – 1:00 pm
The JFSKC Grief and Loss Support Group meet each first and third Wednesday of each month. The ongoing support group is for individuals grieving the death of a loved one. The group provides an opportunity[...]
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