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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.

What's NEW at JFS:

Brackets, Baskets & Buckets! Cocktail Party Set for March 28

Show your team spirit and support JFS at the 13th Annual Cocktail Party on Saturday, March 28, 2020. Held at The Wave at the Golden Nugget Hotel & Casino, this year's event will feature exciting opportunities to win amazing prizes - including luxurious jewelry by Bernie Robbins, interactive game stations and NCAA College Hoops on a giant video wall. Attended by more than 200 of the area’s most influential community leaders, supporters, politicians and business owners, Cocktail Party raises essential funds for children and family services. To purchase a ticket or become a sponsor, contact Kirby Reed at (609) 822-1108 x144 or kreed@jfsatlantic.org.

Kessler Foundation Gives $35,000 Community Employment Grant

The Kessler Foundation mission of driving positive change for people with disabilities aligns with JFS’ Vocational Services, specifically by providing access to job opportunities. Funds will support, train and place individuals, primarily with serious mental illnesses, in cohesive employment as part of Integrated Case Management Service (ICMS) program.

Be a Friend of JFS

Our services are more critical than ever. Please consider donating to this year’s JFS Friends Campaign enabling us to continue to serve our community members in need and helping us reach our $40,000 goal.

The Physics of Philanthropy: An Albert Einstein Raffle

JFS is excited to announce a unique opportunity to own a rare piece of history - a framed photograph signed by late theoretical physicist Albert Einstein. The item has been appraised at $10,000. In recognition of Einstein’s 140th Birthday, only 140 tickets will be offered. Tickets are $100 each. Drawing will take place on March 14, 2020 at 8pm and will be streamed live from the agency’s Facebook page. For more information contact Kirby Reed at 609.822.1108 x144 or kreed@jfsatlantic.org.

JFS Launches "Strength in Community" Blog

JFS has launched an agency blog dedicated to connecting JFS with the public through informative and thoughtful conversations about public health, social work, advocacy and more. Written by Laura Rodgers, JFS CPO, readers will get a behind-the-scenes look at what JFS is doing in the community to help address difficult subjects such as homelessness and the opioid crisis, as well as learn of inspirational success stories from people in South Jersey. New content published every month!

JFS Summer Newsletter

Stay up-to-date on everything happening at JFS - including special events, development news, programs and services.