Helping People Find Work
Mariam came to Canada two years ago from Armenia. . .
Lucy’s Story
Your advocacy saved me from homelessness and gave me back my dignity.
Jewish Food Link
Jewish Family Services introduces a new healthy food program for lower-income Jewish households in the Tri-Cities and Richmond areas.
Meeting a Critical Housing Need
New position will help at-risk community members
A Successful Project Isaiah
Thank you for supporting the 2018 Project Isaiah food drive! Our community donated 4 months' worth of provisions for the Jewish Food Bank.
Making healthy food a priority
“At first it was really tough, to feel like you are begging,” says Jacob. “It’s expensive to even buy at Walmart and you cannot get enough. ...Without the food bank my financial situation would be much worse.”
Prisoner Support
I wanted to let you know how appreciated your yearly assistance to us prisoners here at Mountain with bags for Rosh Hashanah. The reality is without those bags we would have no access to anything to help make the celebration of those Holidays significant.
Visiting the Jewish Food Bank
Today, before my first visit to the Jewish Food Bank, I was worried about how it would be. But from the moment I entered, I saw volunteers with smiles on their faces.
Shelley’s Story
"I have always found a welcome and safe place of refuge at JFS", says Shelley.
JFS Launches New Financial Aid Program
The Chesed Program will provide short term financial assistance to Jewish community members living in the Tri-Cities, Maple Ridge and Mission areas