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UpStreet Receives $100K Grant from Staunton Farm Foundation

UpStreet, a new innovative teen mental health program in Pittsburgh run by Jewish Family and Community Services, received a grant for $100,000 from the Staunton Farm Foundation. Staunton Farm Foundation aims to support non-profit organizations in Southwestern Pennsylvania that are improving the lives of people with mental illnesses and/or substance…Read More

Resolution 2021: Reduce Food Waste

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This year, we at the food pantry want to encourage you to add one more resolution to your list for 2021 — reduce food waste! Below are some fast facts about food waste globally and nationally followed by a link to the FDA’s tips and tricks on reducing food waste.…Read More

JFCS is Here in the New Year

JFCS is here for you - during 2021 and COVID

In 2021, JFCS continues to help the community in many ways! Here are the programs we offer and how you can connect to them when you need support. Want to support our programs? Donate to our Annual Appeal at jfcspgh.org/annualappeal. JFCS Career Development Center Career Counseling/WorkAble - Whether you’re recently…Read More

Career Accelerator Program Helps Clients with GED

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Career Accelerator Program Helps Clients with GED Anna* was working to make ends meet but had dreams of pursuing a career in banking. However, she didn’t have her GED. While working with JFCS Career Consultant Jeanne Williams, Anna learned about the Career Accelerator program, a partnership program between Literacy Pittsburgh…Read More