Program areas at JFS
Jfs is a non-sectarian agency providing a broad variety of services to people of all religions and backgrounds in the St. Paul metro area. Jfs is particularly well known for its person-centered aging and disability programming and its collaborative approach to meeting the needs of our most vulnerable across all Service areas. Aging and disability services, the largest Service sector, provided case management and support to 1,765 individuals and families to assist them to continue living independently. Older adults, frail elders, survivors of the holocaust, and persons with disabilities were provided assessments, Service plans, referrals, in-home personal care, emergency assistance, and ongoing case management. Almost 90% of our elder clients live below the poverty line.
Our counseling and early intervention program provided therapy sessions to 99 individuals and families to address difficulties in relationships, dysfunctional behavior, and other crisis situations. Our three licensed therapists provided educational seminars to a variety of audiences participating in community seminars and workshops. Through case management and emergency financial assistance in the form of grants and loans, we helped 50 individuals and families meet their basic needs and avoid eviction/foreclosure and utility shut-off. Our volunteer engagement program packed and delivered passover supplies to 146 families who otherwise couldn't celebrate the holiday and provided holiday gift baskets to 273 families.
Community programming - chaplaincy - our community chaplain provides spiritual and moral support to people of all faiths, ages and backgrounds. This program provides support to isolated individuals in need throughout the community, including correctional facilities. 184 individuals were served by the chaplaincy program. Kosher meals on wheels, provided over 8,100 hot, nutritious and kosher meals to people in need. Our Family life education program co-sponsored the community's mental health education conference and provides ongoing programming for women considering life transitions.