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Jewish Family Service
of Atlantic & Cape May Counties
607 N. Jerome Avenue
Margate, NJ 08402-1527
609.822.1108
Fax: 609.822.1106

In Our Family
Everyone Matters

The mission of Jewish Family Service is to strengthen and promote Jewish individual, family, and community well-being.
In keeping with Jewish values and the spirit of tikun olam (healing the world) we are committed to providing services to the entire community regardless of race, religion, or ethnicity.

"If I am not for myself
Who will be for me?
If I am only
for myself,
What am I?
If not now, when?"
—Rabbi Hillel


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JFS depends on Donors &
Volunteers

to continue serving
the community.



JFS is a constituent agency of the

Jewish Federation of Atlantic & Cape May Counties
and
United Way of Atlantic County

Welcome


Jewish Family Service of Atlantic & Cape May Counties is a multi-service family counseling agency dedicated to promoting, strengthening and preserving individual, family, and community well-being in a manner consistent with Jewish philosophy and values. Throughout its history, Jewish Family Service has recognized and responded to the evolving needs of the community.

Today, the agency provides an array of social services and programs designed to meet the contemporary needs of individuals and families.

Our professional staff is highly qualified to help individuals reach their full potential in a setting which balances traditional values with personal needs and goals.
JFS STAFF ADVOCATE FOR NEW JERSEY'S HOMELESS
Three Jewish Family Service managers were among the two hundred affordable housing advocates who attended a briefing hosted by Senator Robert Menendez in Washington, DC.

Laura Rodgers, Director of Mental Health Partnerships, Ann Thoresen, Supervisor of PATHPlus Services and Kate Mattleman, Housing Locator, spent the day meeting with Senators Robert Menendez and Frank R. Lautenberg as well as representatives Holt, Ferguson, Payne, Rothman, Sires, and Smith.


(L to R: Laura Rodgers, Ann Thoresen,
Congressman LoBiondo, Kate Mattleman)

The focus of the meeting was to discuss the results of the annual "Point in Time" census survey that was held last January. This census was the first to provide sufficient data for annualized estimates, including the finding that one out of every three homeless individuals in New Jersey is a child. Congressman Frank LoBiondo also met with the JFS staff while they were in Washington to discuss these alarming results.

JFS FOOD PANTRY RECEIVES DONATIONS FROM JCC CAMPERS

More than 30 campers ranging in age from 4 to 6 from the Milton & Betty Katz Jewish Community Center's Camp by the Sea recently helped restock our food pantry with canned goods to help feed the area’s hungry.


Leigh Turner, JFS Coordinator of Volunteer Services (pictured below left), was busy receiving the donations and explaining to the young campers how their act of kindness and generosity would help provide a good meal for people in our community who are hungry.

Through the guidance of the JCC, JFS and the campers’ parents, the children learned a valuable life lesson about helping the less fortunate.

The excited young campers shared stories from home on how their parents supported their efforts and set good examples for them in their daily lives. 

Andrea Steinberg, JFS Executive Director said, “It is heartwarming to experience such young children performing mitzvot (acts of human kindness). As parents, we are responsible for training our children. They are the key to our mission’s survival.”

JFS IN NEED OF CARING JEWISH VOLUNTEERS
FOR EXPANDING HOSPICE PROGRAM

Jewish Family Service is looking for Jewish volunteers to be trained as Hospice Volunteers. Hospice is a philosophy of care accepting death as the final stage of life.   The goal of hospice is to enable patients to continue an alert, pain-free life and to manage other symptoms so that their last days may be spent with dignity and quality, surrounded by their loved ones.  Spiritual care is very important to meet these goals.  JFS will be offering a Jewish Hospice to help patients and their families find comfort in the spiritual wisdom and the traditions of their faith.

Due to the delicate nature of the program and the religious focus, pre-screening to qualify is required. Training will be provided and will run for four consecutive Tuesdays from 5:30 PM to 9 PM. Please call Adria Light at JFS at (609) 822-1108 or email her at alight@jfsatlantic.org for more information on the screening process.


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All clients seeking our services are helped regardless of race, religion or ability to pay.

The agency accepts most insurance plans and can arrange a payment schedule to fit most budgets.
 
JFS SPONSORS
(as of March 20th)
Visionary Sponsor - $50,000

Harry L. Katz Memorial Foundation
The Foundation of the Jewish Federation of Atlantic
& Cape May Counties


Champion Sponsor - $25,000

Dr. & Mrs. Marc Feldman
Hafetz & Associates
The Charles & Lynn Kramer Family Foundation


Leader Sponsor - $10,000

Mr. James Klinghoffer


Builder Sponsor - $5,000

Mr. David M. Gardner
Mr. & Mrs. Jack Gorny
Mr.& Mrs. Paul Krulish
Dr. & Mrs. Gary Rosman


Additional Available Sponsorships

Chai Sponsor - $18,000
   
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