Over the course of 10 weeks this summer, 12 individuals from eight different countries participated in the Immigrant Workforce Program (IWP), a career-readiness initiative with JFCS and Literacy Pittsburgh for immigrants in Allegheny County. This summer’s cohort focused especially on healthcare and health-related fields. During the course of the program,…Read More
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JFCS Squirrel Hill Food Pantry Holds Raffle Event For The Community
Last week at the JFCS Squirrel Hill Food Pantry we held an outdoor event in our parking lot where local business donated raffle items for us to give away to our community! Thank you to the 8 businesses who all donated raffle items that were given away to those in…Read More
“This is what America is made of.” Pittsburgh family welcomes Ukrainians into their home
Katya and Andrii didn’t expect to leave their home and everything they knew behind when their daughter Diana was born a year ago. But when the war broke out in Eastern Ukraine, quickly reaching their home city of Kharkiv, they knew they needed to find a safe place for their…Read More
PRESS RELEASE: Innovation District Skills Alliance, a Transformative New Program for Job Seekers and Employers, Launches in Pittsburgh Innovation District
IDSA connects high-barrier residents to living wages, lucrative opportunities, and innovative employers. Pittsburgh, PA, July 7, 2022 — InnovatePGH, Jewish Family and Community Services, local universities, and philanthropic partners are launching the Innovation District Skills Alliance (IDSA) this month. IDSA creates career pathways for high-barrier residents from neighborhoods surrounding Oakland,…Read More