Jewish Family Services

Supporting and strengthening lives throughout Greater Kansas City.

  • About Us
    • About JFS
    • Board of Directors
    • JFS Leadership
    • Financials
    • Media Corner
    • Employment Opportunities
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    • Services Overview
    • Chaplaincy
    • Mental Health and Education
    • Family Empowerment Program
    • Family Life Education
    • Food Pantry
    • KesherKC
    • LGBTQ Services
    • Older Adults
  • Volunteer
    • Volunteer Overview
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    • Ways to Give
    • Donors
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    • Fund for the Future
    • Legacy Society
    • Purchase Kesher KC Care Bags
    • Donate A Vehicle
  • JFS Blog
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Board of Directors

Jewish Family Services Board of Directors determines the agency’s direction and policies. All board officers and members are dedicated volunteers who give time and energy to the agency, providing their wisdom and guidance.

Officers 2022-2023

Lara Pabst, President
Jeff Stolper, First Vice-President and Treasurer
Ken Schifman, Vice-President
Jane Sosland Ph.D., Vice-President
Courtney Landy, Secretary
Kelly Somberg, Immediate Past President

Board of Directors 2022-2023

Erin Berger
Aaron Blazar
Joan Cohen
Michelle Cole
Deanna Culver
Kristen Fromm
Jenny Isenberg
Chris Johnson
Katie McGurk
Alice Megerman
Brett Parker
Janice Pinson
Dr. Joseph Reuben
Noah Slabotsky
Josia (Jo) Taylor

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JFS has the proud distinction of being honored as a 4-Star rated charity by Charity Navigator, America’s largest independent charity evaluator. This distinction is awarded to the nation’s top charities demonstrating sound fiscal management practices and a commitment to accountability and transparency. It is awarded to only 1 in 4 charities of the thousands evaluated.

JFS supporters can feel confident that contributions are used efficiently and responsibly to advance our mission of tikkun olam, repairing the world.

Our rating and other information about charitable giving are available on www.charitynavigator.org.

JFS is a proud member of the Network of Jewish Human Service Agencies.

Jewish Family Services operates its programs and services without regard to race, color, or national origin, in accordance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. If you believe you have been discriminated against, you may file a Title VI complaint. Read more here.

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5801 W. 115th St., Suite 103 | Overland Park, KS 66211
913.327.8250 · info@jfskc.org

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