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March News at JFCS

Advocating For Our Region’s Future Jordan also met several other nonprofit CEOs from Pittsburgh during the Washington visit who were similarly advocating for critical policies: Jerrel Gilliam, Light of Life Rescue Mission, Demeshia Seals, Sarah Heinz House, Chris Watts, Boys and Girls Clubs of Western Pennsylvania On Tuesday, our CEO, Dr. Jordan Golin,…Read More

February News at JFCS

JFCS is Steadfast in Our Commitment to Refugee Resettlement: We Couldn’t Do It Without You Since federal funding that supports refugee resettlement came to a stop, resettlement agencies have been looking to private funding sources instead. Now more than ever, JFCS and other community agencies need the help of our supporters. Ivonne Smith-Tapia,…Read More

JFCS Response to New Presidential Executive Orders

On Monday, January 20th, President Trump issued several executive orders making changes to policies that impact the individuals we serve at JFCS, including refugees, asylum seekers and humanitarian parolees, and those in the LGBTQ+ community.  Refugee Admission Program   The government is suspending the Refugee Resettlement Program for at least four…Read More

JFCS Celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month 

Hispanic Heritage Month is celebrated every year from September 15 to October 15 to recognize the history and culture along with the achievements and contributions of Hispanic and Latino Americans. Latinos and Latinas continue to shape our country in many ways, including being business owners, activists, artists, public servants, military…Read More