Jewish Family & Career Services | We expand possibilities for each person and every family to meet life’s challenges with confidence.

Welcome to JFCS Louisville!

Our client-centric and empathetic approach sets us apart.

JFCS has been a trusted provider to people from all faiths and backgrounds in the Greater Louisville Area since 1908. At JFCS, we are driven by our mission to empower each person and family, equipping them with the tools to navigate life’s challenges with confidence.

JFCS services include:

We also offer a variety of support groups within our areas of expertise, believing the power of community can bring together individuals with similar needs to work towards personal and group goals.

Make a gift today and help JFCS meet this growing need.

Beginning October 1, many Kentucky families will face changes to the food and healthcare benefits they rely on every day. The Sonny & Janet Meyer Food Pantry has experienced a 25% increase in food distribution, and we expect demand to continue growing. As more of our neighbors face uncertainty, your support can help ensure families, older adults, refugees and others have access to food, resources and compassionate care when they need it most. Can you help us support our neighbor by volunteering or donating to JFCS?

Volunteers Needed!

JFCS PALS (Passport Around Louisville Service) helps older adults maintain their independence by providing affordable, convenient transportation for non-emergency medical appointments, personal appointments, grocery shopping, errands, and more. Volunteers play a vital role in connecting seniors to the services and activities they need, with door-to-door, door-through-door, and door-through-appointment assistance available. A wheelchair-accessible van is also available. To learn more about volunteering for our transportation services, contact our Volunteer Coordinator, Sophia at sfayne@jfcslouisville.org.

Help Us Shape our Community Chats in 2027!

We want to hear from you! Community Chats are designed to bring people together for meaningful conversations on issues that matter most to our community. As we plan our 2027 series, we'd love your input on the topics, speakers, formats, and experiences you'd like to see. Take a few minutes to share your interests and ideas.

Your feedback helps us create community chats that spark connection, inspire new ideas, and foster learning. Share your ideas HERE!

JFCS Volunteer Opportunities

We are currently seeking volunteers for:

Friendship Closet on the 1st & 3rd Mondays from 4:15 pm to 6:30 pm and volunteers for Shabbos Friends to visit a local retirement homes on the first Friday of every month from 4:00pm -5:00pm to help lead a short shabbat service (lighting the candles, Kiddush, and HaMotzi) as well as conversations around a Jewish & secular holidays that month. JFCS will provide all of the materials needed and will match you with a retirement facility.

To learn more about volunteer opportunities, click here, or contact Sophia Fayne, JFCS Volunteer Coordinator, at sfayne@jfcslouisville.org and find the opportunity that's right for you.

Pantry Donation Request

What We Need This Week:

Food:
Crackers
Canned Pineapples
Canned Pears

Drink:
Juices (regular size)
Coffee (regular size)
Single bottled water
Electrolyte Drinks/packets

Personal Care:
Deodorant
Toothpaste
Single Toothbrush
Shampoo

Donations can drop off during our business hours. Please donate regular sized items as they are given out individually.

Monday - Thursday - 9:00 am - 5:00 pm & Friday - 9:00 am - 1:00 pm

You can also visit our Amazon Wish List and ship items directly to JFCS. Community support helps ensure our neighbors have access to care, stability, and dignity during difficult times.

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