Caring for Our Holocaust Survivors
JFS and Vancouver Holocaust Education Centre (VHEC) are pleased to announce a new partnership to serve Greater Vancouver’s Holocaust Survivor community. Beginning January 2022, JFS will administer both the socialization and social services Claims Conference Grants, which have traditionally been split between the two organizations. This move consolidates the [...]
Community Survey on Food Security
Take our Food Security Survey! What food security programs and activities do you think JFS should offer individuals and families in our community? Our approach to food services puts community wellbeing at the center. Let’s build on this with programs that help participants have enough nutritious and safe [...]
JFS Covid-19 Safety Plan
JFS is working hard to keep everyone safe and healthy so we can continue to provide services to the community. Effective until January 30, we are instituting the following Covid-19 Safety Guidelines: For everyone working in The Kitchen (staff and volunteers): You will need to wear N95 or KN95 [...]
Homelessness in the Jewish Community
Hear Us, We Are Here is a project to bring awareness and understanding to Jewish homelessness in the Lower Mainland. The project involves interviews with Lower Mainland Jews who are or have been homeless, or at high risk of homelessness, and surveys with community leaders. It will culminate [...]
Take Action on Homelessness
What can I do? Learn about the causes of homelessness and what it includes eg. living on the street, in shelters, cars, couch surfing, etc. Challenge your beliefs associated with homelessness. Many people who are homeless are not struggling with addictions or severe mental health issues. Read the [...]
Experiencing Grief and Loss
Crossing the Bridge: Experiencing Grief and Loss in a Pandemic By Lily Shalev, Senior Outreach Therapist at JFS The Bridge/ Leopold Staff I didn’t believe, Standing on the bank of a river Which was wide and swift, That I would cross that bridge Plaited from thin, fragile reeds [...]
Addiction Counselling Services at JFS
JFS Clients are now able to see Jewish Addiction Community Services (JACS) counsellors at The Kitchen by appointment. The JFS health protocols in place include health screening, hand sanitization and masks. JACS is a compassionate, Jewish-informed organization, providing guidance, education, and recovery services that reduce the effects of addiction on families [...]
George’s Story
Before George came to JFS, he was struggling to make ends meet for his growing family. Finding employment was tough with a disability and having recently married, he now had two adolescent kids to provide for. Financially it was a struggle and he knew he needed some help. One [...]
Moishe’s Farm Retreat
Calling all Jewish young adults! Are you a socially conscious foodie & adventurer? Join us in the heart of the Okanagan to explore local food, build new friendships and deepen your thinking on sustainability. Includes: Hands-on Jewish farming Discussion about food systems, land, and sustainability Hiking, rivers, star-filled skies Cooking [...]
We Are Moving!
Our JFS office move is underway. We will be moving to two new office spaces over the next two months to accommodate our growing food, counselling and care management services. Our main agency and ALL staff phone numbers and email addresses will remain the same. Tel: 604-257-5151 Fax: 604-257-5148 Email: info@jfsvancouver.ca NEW [...]
An Outstanding Innovators 2021
Thanks to you, we raised over $270,000 for JFS Innovators 2021! To all of our donors and sponsors who made this event a success, we are grateful for your support. This year was unlike any other - virtual, free and inventive. Our Innovators program highlights your valued contributions. We are proud [...]
New JFS Van Hits the Road
Thanks to the generosity of community partner, RBC, the first JFS food security van is hitting our local streets.