Press Releases
JFS has received a $5 million gift to establish the Appel Family Foundation Strategic Growth and Sustainability Initiative, which will strengthen the organization’s impact, drive innovation, and increase financial investments.
The annual Executive Luncheon on Thursday, May 7, from 12 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the Sheraton Downtown Denver Hotel. The event will feature a moderated conversation with acclaimed actress, producer, writer, and director Elizabeth Banks.
JFS invites the community to the 2025 Faces of JFS event on Wednesday, November 12, at the Infinity Park Event Center in Glendale. Guests will enjoy a cocktail hour for mingling, a creatively curated dinner, and a short, informative program highlighting the powerful impact JFS makes throughout the community.
Jewish Family Service (JFS) has received a $75,000 grant from the Vera and Joseph Dresner Foundation to support the JFS Weinberg Food Pantry and the Mobile Food and Hygiene Pantry. This funding will help support the annual distribution of more than 700,000 meals to adults and children experiencing food insecurity across metro Denver.
In response to the current federal government shutdown, Jewish Family Service of Colorado (JFS) is here to assist furloughed workers with immediate services and resources, such as food and mental health support.
In response to the growing number of nonprofit professionals facing layoffs, Jewish Family Service of Colorado (JFS) has launched a new career coaching program specifically designed for individuals who have recently lost their jobs in the nonprofit sector. Funded by The Denver Foundation, the program is free to eligible participants and offers one-on-one, personalized support to help professionals move forward.
JFS Altius Farms, a local leader in sustainable urban farming, is excited to bring fresh, gourmet mushrooms to restaurants, grocers, and the community JFS serves through its food pantry.
Join us as we bring together the Denver philanthropic community to learn more about JFS, enjoy lunch, present the Brownstein Hyatt Farber Schreck Community Leadership Award to the Vera and Joseph Dresner Foundation, and listen to what’s sure to be a fascinating moderated conversation between journalist and 9NEWS anchor Kyle Clark and Anderson Cooper.
JFS provides mental health services to help individuals improve their quality of life and achieve greater emotional wellness and stability. Licensed therapists counsel children, adolescents, adults, and older adults to help people grow and change.
JFS is pleased to announce the 19th annual Executive Luncheon will feature lifestyle guru, Martha Stewart. The event will take place on Wednesday, May 8 from 12 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the Hyatt Regency at Colorado Convention Center.
JFS will host a free Job Fair on Tuesday, January 30. This in-person event allows jobseekers to meet hiring managers and recruiters that have exciting opportunities from top employers like Walmart, Hyatt, and Denver Public Schools. Attendees can explore job openings and apprenticeships in construction, education, hospitality, healthcare industries and more.
Food and hygiene insecurity is all around us — from girls who miss school because they don’t have access to adequate personal care products to families who can’t diaper their babies to community members who miss work because they can’t afford toothpaste or soap — necessities that we take for granted every day that are not covered by federal programs like SNAP and WIC.
JFS announces the acquisition of Altius Farms, a leading urban agricultural enterprise located in the Five Points/Curtis Park neighborhood in Denver. This acquisition reinforces JFS's dedication to serving the community and aligns with its mission of creating positive and lasting impacts on individuals and families.
You don’t want to miss out on the opportunity to support the life-changing work of JFS at their family-friendly event—JFS Family Concert Experience\ featuring Ozomatli.
The Mobile Food and Hygiene Pantry travels to Denver neighborhoods and housing complexes with high percentages of food insecurity and community and recreation centers to bring healthy, fresh, and culturally relevant foods and hygiene items to these areas.