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Beth Joseph Named Director of Communications and Donor Relations

It is with great pride that Executive Director Andrea Steinberg announces the addition of Beth Joseph as Director of Communications and Donor Relations for Jewish Family Service of Atlantic and Cape May Counties. She will be responsible for coordinating agency special events, fundraising efforts, donor programs and public relations.  “Now …more »

“Project Joseph” Provides Winter Coats for JFS Clients

When Tammy Spanier taught her students at Beth El Synagogue about tzedakah, she wanted to do more than lecture; she wanted the children to get involved.  The classes began toy drives and eventually moved to a coat drive which was called “Project Joseph”. Tammy included her own children, Michael and …more »

Wachovia Bank Supports JFS Health Care Advocacy Program

Jewish Family Service has received funding from Wachovia Bank to support the Health Care Advocacy Program which assists older adults with supplies, food and medicine following a hospitalization.  This program is intended to alleviate the serious challenges encountered by older adults who are isolated, forced to recuperate without family in …more »

Ocean City Home Bank Supports JFS Older Adults Program

On December 16, 2009, Ocean City Home Bank presented a $2000 check to JFS Executive Director Andrea Steinberg and JFS Director of Older Adult Services BJ Pinnock in support of the agency’s Senior Transportation Options Program (STOP).  STOP is a cost-sharing ride program which provides transportation to doctor appointments and …more »

JFS Receives Funds from Church & Dwight Inc. for Extreme Weather Outreach Project

On November 25th, 2009 Church and Dwight Incorporated’s Employee Giving Fund awarded Jewish Family Service a check for $7,500 to sustain the Extreme Weather Outreach Project.  Pictured are Tom Ruben and Laura Rodgers of JFS and Kirsten O’Donnell and Julia Ruben of Church and Dwight.  The funds are used to …more »

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