Local Howard Levin clubhouse members learned how to make fruity nutritious prep jars with Squirrel Hill Food Pantry Program assistant Teresa Rodgers. They together learned how to increase consumption of fresh produce in their diet and limit instant meals that consist of high amounts of sodium and sugars. The discussion…Read More
JFCS Immigration Legal Services Holds a Green Card Renewal Clinic
In a collaboration with the Young Lawyers' Division of the Allegheny Bar Association, JFCS Immigration Legal Services held a Green Card Renewal clinic on Sunday, June 5th from 1 to 3:30pm. Staff and volunteers from JFCS helped low-income legal permanent residents file applications to renew their permanent resident cards. If…Read More
PRESS RELEASE – JFCS to be one of 20 organizations to participate in new Highmark initiative
Press Release Highmark Health, Allegheny Health Network announce 20 community benefit organizations to participate in $1M value-based arrangement Pilot Aims to Better Connect Medical Care and Social Care to Improve Community Health PITTSBURGH (June 2, 2022) — Highmark Health and Allegheny Health Network (AHN) today announced the launch of a…Read More
Agency and legislative leaders are praising refugee service providers, urging passage of Ukraine New Neighbors Fund
At a special event held in Pittsburgh on May 12, the Department of Human Services (DHS) recognized the critical work done by refugee resettlement service providers who support refugees and resettlement in Pennsylvania. Acting Secretary Meg Snead joined Senate Minority Leader Jay Costa, Senator Lindsey Williams, leadership from the JFCS…Read More