About JFS

Mission, Values, and Supporting Statements

Mission
To restore well-being to the vulnerable throughout the greater Denver community by delivering services based on Jewish values.

Values
In delivering our services we are guided by the following Jewish values:

• He who saves one life, saves the entire world. - Pikuach
  Nefesh.
• The obligation to make the world a better place - Tikkun
  Olam.
• Social justice, the obligation to act justly toward people in
  need - Tzedakah.
• Acts of loving kindness - G'mut Hassadim.
• Every human being is equal in the eyes of G-d - Tselem
  Elohim.

Supporting Statements
Jewish Family Service is:

• a community agency that serves individuals and families
  regardless of faith or economic status.
• a hub of resources for the elderly, refugees, disabled,
  hungry, and emotionally distressed.
• committed to the highest quality service carried out by
  skilled, compassionate professionals.
• continually operating in a collaborative manner with other
  community agencies.