Stories of Hope

How We Have Helped

Jewish Family Service is here for you in times of crisis. We help seniors remain independent, refugees acclimate to a new country, the less fortunate with food and rental assistance, and individuals and families looking for spirtual support or someone to listen. That is what we are here for - to help vulnerable people maintain their livelihoods. Click on the links below to read our "Stories of Hope."

Family Safety Net Story
Judy never thought she would be in such a difficult jam. Six months after going through a painful divorce, she found herself out of work - a casualty of the struggling economy...

Senior Story
When Harry’s wife Sophie passed away, he lost his best friend and caregiver. With Sophie gone and his baby boomer son, Michael living out of state, Harry was truly on his own...

Volunteer Stories
Arthur often sits in his wheelchair, passively staring out the window of his nursing home room. In spite of the sunshine that fills his space, he feels cold and empty...