Welcome to Jewish Family Services!

 

Jewish Family Services of Greater Orlando (JFS) embodies the time-honored tradition of community, of people helping and caring for one another. JFS is a non-profit human service agency for people of all ages and all walks of life, regardless of race or religion.

Since 1978, JFS has been a central source of help to countless individuals and families, strengthening lives through its mission of assisting people to meet the unique challenges of daily life.

 

JFS’ mission statement is to provide vital high quality and innovative social services to people in need. JFS extends a helping hand or listening ear to more than 10,000 people on an annual basis.


JFS offers the community a vast array of services and programs that spans across all segments of our lives. From one generation to the next, our obligation is to feed the hungry, guide those in trouble and improve lives.


Jewish Family Services is a member agency of The Jewish Federation of Greater Orlando, The Heart of Florida United Way and The Association of Jewish Family and Children Agencies.


All fees are affordable and based on a flexible fee scale which takes into account the client’s ability to pay. We have two convenient locations:


2100 Lee Road, Winter Park, Florida 32789 (Located midway between I-4 and 17/92)

Phone: 407-644-7593

Fax: 407-628-0773

Office Hours:

8:00 am – 8:00 pm Monday through Thursday (Office is closed on Friday)

 

and our newest location:

11184 S. Apopka Vineland Rd., Orlando, FL 32836

Phone: 407-387-5371

Fax: 407-387-5372

Office Hours:

9:00 am – 5:00 pm Monday, Wednesday and Thursday

 

 

Big news - JFS receives grant from:

 

 

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Trust Backed by Transparency

 

JFS is well known to our donors and constituents as a trustworthy nonprofit doing important work. Now, we are proud to be recognized by the Community Foundation of Central Florida as one of the most transparent organizations in the region. We have received Reviewed Status in the Foundation's knowledge base. Send this link  http://cfcf.guidestar.org to your friends to introduce them to the work we're doing and create an opportunity for them to make end-of-year gifts. You'll be asked to establish a login, you should then place Jewish Family Services in the Find Nonprofits Search field after logging in and you'll be able to see our portrait. 

 

 

Oval: Join us for our upcoming Friendraising Event February 16, 2010 at 11:30 am 2100 Lee Rd. in Winter Park Volunteers will be given a JFS calendar of monthly activities and details regarding each project will be explained. Individuals will be matched up with the activities that best suit their interests and abilities. The event is FREE Complimentary lunch is provided RSVP to Marni S. Chepenik at marni.chepenik@jfsorlando.org or call 407-644-7593, ext. 227

 

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Donations

Programs/Services

  • Roth Family KidsKonnect
  • Pearlman Food Pantry
  • Darden Restaurants Foundation Food Pantry
  • Women's Programs

Giving

  • Tribute Cards

Events/Community Projects

  • Kinder-to-Kinder
  • School Matters
  • Get Caught Caring
  • Friends
  • Feinstein Challenge

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Spotlight Stories

Featured in the picture at left are (l to r) JFS Program Director, Karen Broussard, FSP client Latrice McKinley with her children and Adrienne Cooperman, JFS Emergency Services Program Manager.

 

Latrice McKinley came to JFS with fears of losing her job and being unable to provide for her four children ages

8 - 17. Since enrolling in the Family Stabilization Program (FSP), Latrice has learned how to create a budget and has set goals for herself in terms of career.  She is employed and is taking a course to get her GED. She is also working with Habitat for Humanity to earn a house.  After what seems like a lifetime of struggling, Latrice can finally see that a healthier life is possible for her and her children. “I felt like there was no hope in that dark tunnel,” she said. “You get tunnel vision after a while . . . but this program has given me hope.”

Volunteer

JFS is always looking for people to help out in various ways throughout the agency. For more information on volunteer opportunities click the link below.

Volunteer Opportunities

 

Upcoming Events

JFS Women's Forum

February 17, 2010 at 12:00 pm

2100 Lee Road in Winter Park

Topic: Health & Well Being

Kathleen Morgan, a registered nurse with more than 25 years experience, will focus on making the right choices for optimum health. Topics will also include weight management and nutritional food values. 

 

Fee:$7 - Lunch included.

 

RSVP to Marni S. Chepenik at marni.chepenik@jfsorlando.org

or call 407-644-7593, ext. 227

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