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
Bridge Builders’ Summer of Fun!
Summer is halfway through, and Bridge Builders are continuing their fun activities for the final month before school starts! This summer, in addition to new skills classes, the kids have also been able to spend some time at PNC Park. Getting Creative With a new meeting space in Crafton Heights,…Read More
JFCS Squirrel Hill Food Pantry Receives Pursuer of Peace Award
This year, the JFCS Squirrel Hill Food Pantry was one of four organizations in Pittsburgh to receive the Pursuer of Peace Award from Rodef Shalom. While the award is traditionally given biannually to an individual making a difference in the community, this year, it was presented to four organizations that…Read More