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FISCAL YEAR 2026 ANNUAL REPORT
JULY 1, 2025 - JUNE 30, 2026
Mission
Improving the lives of individuals and families in need throughout Colorado by taking an integrated approach to delivering comprehensive support services.
From the CEO and Board Chair
Our 2026 Annual Report is about more than sharing numbers, although that is a powerful representation of the meaningful and crucial work we do. It reminds us that every day, supporters like you believe in our mission, give your time and financial investment, and enable JFS to continue to show up for those who need us.
This year brought new challenges for many people. Some faced an uncertain future, struggled to find a job earning a living wage, worried about affording rent, skipped meals to pay for unexpected medication, or desperately sought mental health counseling to manage anxiety. Even as the world changes, we remain inspired by the clients we are privileged to serve and by those of you who make our work possible.
JFS is more than a human services agency; we are a community. Positive outcomes happen every day because we all come together to support friends and neighbors braving difficulties, bridging gaps, building sustainability, and creating resiliency. We listen to what our community needs and let that guide our work, so we can be both a safety net and a pathway to new opportunities. We are here when people are in crisis, but we are also here to help them move forward.
In the coming fiscal year, your support will be more important than ever. Your partnership will do more than fund a program; it will change the trajectory of many individuals’ and families’ lives. We cannot be the safeguard our community needs without you, and we are grateful to share this journey with you to make a meaningful difference in thousands of lives. JFS is truly a place where compassion creates community. Thank you for being part of it.
Warmly,
Linda P. Foster
President and CEO
Carl Rossow
Chair, Board of Directors
Fiscal Year 2026 Highlights
JFS does important work with conviction, never wavering or losing focus on our mission and strengths, even amid funding restrictions and policy changes that have affected every department. A few of our transformational moments include:
OUR IMPACT
193,792 total services provided to 28,000 individuals across multiple programs.
Supported 64 individuals following the Pearl Street firebomb attack in Boulder with 484 individual counseling sessions, 51 family sessions, and 7 group EMDR sessions for 31 individuals delivered by our JFS therapists.
Built a new training partnership between our Employment Services team and Denver Public School’s transition program for students with disabilities.
Our ACE Unified Basketball Team went from last place to a first-place championship at the Special Olympics.
Expanded KidSuccess access to care for underserved populations through school-based mental health programming, including refugees and specifically Spanish-speaking children and parents.
WE ARE CONNECTED BY OUR NEED FOR SECURITY
Community Resources
for Stability
689,410 meals were served through the Weinberg Food Pantry and the Mobile Food & Hygiene Pantry to 7,136 households.
$1,736,601 were provided to 991 individuals in metro Denver who received emergency financial assistance to pay their rent, mortgage, utilities, and more.
WE ARE CONNECTED BY OUR NEED FOR WELL-BEING
Jay and Rose Phillips Aging Care & Connections
734 older adults received care management, homemaker services, counseling, and food services to keep them connected and engaged.
198 Holocaust survivors were supported with in-home care, homemaker services, and emergency assistance, such as groceries, glasses, and medical expenses.
Mental Health Counseling
and Services
1,657 clients received in-person and virtual mental health services.
1,227 clients at 21 schools benefited from mental health services through our school-based KidSuccess program.
WE ARE CONNECTED BY OUR NEED FOR PURPOSE
Volunteer Services
753 volunteers donated their time.
23,189 hours of service were contributed by volunteers.
Employment Services
2,061 clients received employment support through our various employment programs.
333 individuals received personalized career services such as resume creation, job search, interview support, and more.
WE ARE CONNECTED BY OUR NEED TO BELONG
Yana Vishnitsky Refugee Resettlement
90 refugees were resettled; 20 families totaling 69 individuals, and 21 single arrivals.
1,747 services were provided to new arrivals and through ongoing support of refugee clients.
Disability Services
110 individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities received essential support services and actively participated in inclusion activities, promoting personal growth and community engagement.
The Jewish Disabilities Advocates Haverim and Best Buddies programs provided inclusion activities to 57 participants. Additionally, we collaborated with 16 partners to help raise awareness and further inclusion of people with disabilities within Jewish organizations and the broader Jewish community.
WE ARE CONNECTED BY OUR NEED TO FOLLOW OUR FAITH
Jewish Life
157 Jewish individuals in the Denver Boulder region were connected with case management and navigation, and $108,482 was distributed in emergency financial assistance.
Chaplaincy
364 Jews received direct spiritual care, comfort, and guidance.
20 para-chaplains fostered a connection to the greater Jewish community through holiday and shabbat celebrations and one-on-one visits.
WE ARE CONNECTED NO MATTER OUR LOCATION
JFS Altius Farms
16,002 pounds of greens were produced, including seven varieties of lettuces, basil, parsley, chard, pac choi, kale, and microgreens.
437 pounds of greens and mushrooms were donated to the Weinberg Food Pantry.
JFS Boulder
561 clients received services such as care management, financial assistance, food support, and mental health counseling.
9,017 meals were provided to 331 individuals through community food share and holiday food boxes.
Financials
Total Liabilities and Net Assets
$21,409,709
