On September 2, six individuals became the first graduates of our pilot cohort of the Innovation District Skills Alliance (IDSA), a new career development initiative created by InnovatePGH, JFCS, local universities, and philanthropic partners. The program was held from August 15th through September 2nd with plans for additional cohorts at…Read More
Local Faith Groups Help Welcome Refugees to Pittsburgh
At the beginning of 2022, JFCS launched their new Community Sponsorship program for faith-based and organized community groups to directly engage in refugee resettlement efforts. Each group goes through a specific training and must commit to providing both financial and volunteer support towards the family they’re matched with. Since that…Read More
Immigrant Workforce Program Opens Career Doors for Pittsburghers From Around the World
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
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