Message from the Executive Director

“The economic downturn, while being a challenge for individual families, JFS and our constituents, has provided an opportunity for us to build strong alliances with our community partners.”

- Lisa Fedder, Executive Director

To read more, view Exec. Director’s Message.

Message from the President

“It is a humbling experience that the Board of Trustees of Jewish Family Service has elected me to be the President of the Agency for the next three years. I look forward to working with all of the Agency Trustees, Staff, and Volunteers in helping the Agency fulfill its mission.” – Geoffrey Lewis, President

To read more, view President’s message.

Ordell based non-profit works to teach teens about dating abuse

Grant Helps Supply Begen County Food Pantries

June 20, 2012-  The Million Dollar Round Table Foundation’s $25,000 grant will go a long way towards feeding some of Bergen County’s hungriest families. Read full article here. 

JFS Holds Second Annual Wheels for Meals Fundraiser in Rockleigh

June 17, 2012  The Jewish Family Services (JFS) held its 2nd annual Wheels for Meals: A Ride to fight hunger in Bergen County fundraising event  in Rockleigh. Read full article here.

Avoiding Secondary Trauma

February 17, 2012  Rozetta Wilmore-Schaeffer, a professor at Yeshiva University, suggest ways to de-stress in order to avoid secondary trauma. Read full article here.

 

Funding cuts leave shelves at North Jersey food pantries bare

July 23, 2011 - Food pantry workers scrambling to keep their shelves stocked during the summer when they learned last week that their already tight budgets will be cut further. Read full article. 

  

July 21, 2011 – Teaneck - Jewish Family Service of Bergen and North Hudson (JFS) arranged for Bergen County Sheriff Michael Saudino to educate local older adults about identity theft and safety. The Sheriff provided the group with information about how to recognize an identity theft scam such as mail without a return address and phone calls asking for personal information.  Read full article.

 

Volunteer Drivers Needed for Bergen Nonprofits

July 18, 2011 -  NJ lawmakers act to protect volunteers who drive. 

See video -  http://www.ny1.com/content/143272/volunteer-drivers-needed-for-bergen-nonprofits

JEWISH FAMILY SERVICE WINS NATIONAL AWARD FOR FAR-REACHING HUNGER CAMPAIGN

May 23, 2011 - Teaneck -  An empty grocery bag reminding us that there are many in the community going without. A bicycle made up of a plate and utensils promoting a cycling event spearheaded by an entrepreneurial 16-year-old. “Night of 100 Dinners,” an event with neighbors inviting neighbors into their homes for a special meal, all to raise money for those who struggle to feed their families every day. Read full article.

 

JEWISH FAMILY SERVICE TO DISPLAY ARTWORK AT TEANECK LIBRARY

 

March 17, 2011 – Teaneck – A six session Expressive Arts Program at Jewish Family Service of Bergen and North Hudson (JFS) will conclude with a month long exhibit at the Teaneck Public Library during the month of April.  To read more link to NorthJersey.com.

 

 

JEWISH FAMILY SERVICE IS AWARDED STOP VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN ACT (VAWA) GRANT

AWARD WILL ASSIST VICTIMS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE

 

August 11, 2010 – Jewish Family Service of Bergen and North Hudson (JFS) has been awarded a $45,000 STOP Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) Grant through the New Jersey Department of Law and Public Safety.  With this funding, integrated psychological counseling and employment services will be provided to twenty-four domestic violence victims.  To read more, view W.I.S.E. – A New Program.

 

 

JEWISH FAMILY SERVICE WINS AMERICORPS GRANT

AWARD WILL IMPROVE STUDENT LITERACY IN NORTH BERGEN

 

July 28, 2010 – Jewish Family Service of Bergen and North Hudson (JFS) has been awarded a $104,000 AmeriCorps grant through the New Jersey Commission on National & Community Service.  With this funding, tutoring will be provided to North Bergen School District students in grades 1^st through 5^th to improve their literacy rates.  To read more, view AmeriCorps at Club Ed.

JFS OF BERGEN AND NORTH HUDSON  HOLDS ITS VOLUNTEER RECOGNITION DINNER

June 8, 2010 – Jewish Family Service of Bergen and North Hudson (JFS) honored all its devoted volunteers at its Annual Volunteer Recognition Dinner on Tuesday, June 8^th at the Jewish Community Center of Paramus.  Approximately 100 guests were in attendance to celebrate the Agency’s volunteers: more than 200 people who volunteer their time and energy as JFS’ helping hands to the community.  To read more, view Volunteer Recognition.

 

JEWISH FAMILY SERVICE WINS MENTORING GRANT FROM NATIONAL ORGANIZATION

AWARD WILL HELP MEET EMERGING NEEDS OF AGING COMMUNITY

 

April 13, 2010 - Jewish Family Service of Bergen and North Hudson (JFS) has been awarded a 12-month, $9,500 grant from the national membership organization Alliance for Children and Families to receive mentoring assistance to enhance the services it provides to aging adults.  To read more, view Mentoring Grant.

JEWISH FAMILY SERVICE RELAUNCHES JOB SEARCH NETWORK

 

March 23, 2010 – Jewish Family Service of Bergen and North Hudson (JFS) relaunches its employment services department – Job Search Network (JSN), with a new director.

Bob Franco, JFS’ Director of Job Search Network (JSN), joined the agency earlier this month.   He comes with a remarkable wealth of experience to successfully lead JSN in providing quality services to both job seekers and employers in the community.  To read more, view JSN Relaunched.