Category: JFCS

September 1945, 77 years ago, World War II officially ended. For millions of Europeans–particularly Jews–what ended in a day had a lifetime of impact. But as Pittsburgh’s population of Holocaust survivors quickly declines, we must continue to find ways to preserve their legacies and retell their stories.  JFCS’s history of…Read More

Getting ready for the new school year to start? If your child needs help with getting school supplies or preparing for the upcoming school year, check out these Back to School events. Get free school supplies, wellness checks, and more! #PittsburghforPPS Back to School Event When: Monday, August 22, 11am-3pmWhere:…Read More

In an effort to help the Afghan refugees who have recently arrived in Pittsburgh, the JFCS Board of Directors collaborated with Rabbi Ron Symons from the Center for Loving Kindness - JCC Pittsburgh to prepare meals for new arrivals! After cooking and packing up some delicious meals, everyone enjoyed a…Read More

On Friday, May 20, the Pittsburgh Pirates invited JFCS Refugee & Immigrant Services staff to join them in the Pirates Charities Suite for their game against the Cardinals. It was an incredible honor, and we were thrilled to be able to say thank you to them for all they do.…Read More