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
Anna’s Thank You
I am overcome with gratitude for everyone at Jewish Family Services. From Golriz, who always makes you feel like you are not just a number, to the counsellors that genuinely care about my well-being and always provide a listening ear. Thank you with all of my heart.
Annual Volunteer Appreciation Event
On June 5, JFS hosted over 70 people at our first annual Volunteer Appreciation Event.
Caring For My Father
JFS Home Support department has been very pro-active and timely in placing home worker Oksana when my father got very sick and could not care for himself anymore.
14th Annual Innovators Lunch
Thank you to over 600 attendees, our incredible sponsors, generous donors and our committee and volunteers for making this a memorable luncheon.
Neighbourhood Connections Program
My mother is 86 years old. A few years ago she broke her shoulder and later her hip and could no longer drive, which has been a great loss to her independence.
Thank You to Our Hanukkah Helpers!
We are grateful to all the families who put together a gift basket through our Hanukkah Helpers program.
Shiff Youth Philanthropy Project
This year, Alex, Jed, Allie, Rosie, Adam and Micah Shiff have established a Youth Philanthropy Program for JFS.