In the News
Posted on May 24, 2022
Jewish Family Service of Atlantic & Cape May Counties (JFS) has been selected to receive a $45,000 grant from Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey. The funds, secured through a grant from Horizon’s charitable arm, The Horizon Foundation for New Jersey, will support the agency’s Wellness Network (WN). The WN is a program that promotes primary care and
preventative health services, such as cancer screenings, for individuals impacted by health inequities.
Posted on May 23, 2022
Join board members, donors, staff and volunteers at the JFS Annual Meeting on Thursday, June 16 at the Atlantic City Country Club from 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm. Tickets are $40 per person and lite fare will be served.
Posted on May 19, 2022
The Lynn Kramer Village by the Shore at JFS offers a host of fun, interactive and entertaining programs in June. With both virtual and in-person options to participate, you, your family and friends will enjoy these 12 programs.
Posted on May 16, 2022
JFS and the Somers Point School District developed a partnership program to tackle the increase in cases of mental health issues, specifically with children and pre-teenagers. With a heighten awareness of anxiety, depression, peer pressure, grief and more amongst elementary and middle school children, the district now offers on-site individual and family therapy sessions at the Dawes Avenue and Jordan Road schools.
Posted on May 09, 2022
JFS was recently awarded a $150,000 Housing for Everyone grant from the TD Charitable Foundation, the charitable giving arm of TD Bank, America's Most Convenient Bank®. JFS was one of seven organizations in the region selected from more than 357 applicants to receive the funds as part of the TD Charitable Foundation's annual grant program helping to provide affordable housing since 2005.
Posted on May 04, 2022
JFS goes green with pantry deliveries by providing clients with custom reusable tote bags filled with food and basic essentials. The multi-use bags are part of the statewide initiative to reduce waste and litter in the environment.
Posted on April 20, 2022
Enjoy a mix of virtual and in-person programs through The Lynn Kramer Village by the Shore. May events include Evening Yoga, BINGO, Spring Bouquets with RainFlorist, and more.
Posted on April 15, 2022
In observance of Passover, all JFS offices will close at 3 p.m. on Friday, April 15.
Posted on April 14, 2022
The 9th Annual JFS & JCC Golf Tournament will take to the greens at Harbor Pines Golf Club in Egg Harbor Township on Thursday, May 19, 2022. A must-attend community event, Jewish Family Service and the Milton & Betty Katz Jewish Community Center partner to raise funds for essential programs and services. This competition style tournament brings the community together for an afternoon of golf, contests, online auction, prizes, food and more.
Posted on April 13, 2022
As JFS continues to meet the imminent needs within the community, we rely on donations from friends to assure we can assist everyone who walks through the agency doors. We hope to be able to count on your support for JFS to achieve its $35,000 Friends fundraising goal.
Posted on April 13, 2022
Television Personality, Chef and Author Carla Hall will take center stage at the Women’s Forum on June 9 at at the Golden Nugget Atlantic City. Proceeds benefit the Greater Atlantic City Charities, including JFS.
Posted on March 30, 2022
Guests enjoyed an evening of buckets and baskets at the ‘It’s Game Time!’ fundraiser hosted by JFS on March 26. The basketball themed event, which was held at The Wave Nightclub & Lounge in the Golden Nugget Hotel & Casino Atlantic City, raised $33,000 to support JFS programs and services.
Posted on March 29, 2022
JFS has been awarded a $50,000 grant from the Casino Reinvestment Development Authority (CRDA). The funds will be utilized for the Atlantic Homeless Alliance (AHA) Travel Assistance program which provides individuals and families in Atlantic City experiencing homelessness to connect to secure housing and other necessary services.
Posted on March 29, 2022
The agency's innovative Links to Health (LTH) program, a Behavioral Health Home model, provides individuals with healthcare assistance, care coordination, mental health and medical services, and coaching.
Posted on March 29, 2022
Spring into April and enjoy interactive, entertaining and informative virtual programs and activities offered through The Lynn Kramer Village by the Shore.
