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

Welcome to JFCS!

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.

2027 JFCS MOSAIC Awards Nominations are open!

The 2027 JFCS MOSAIC Awards honor immigrants, refugees, and first-generation Americans who have come to the United States and made a meaningful impact as leaders, changemakers, and humanitarians in our community. This year, JFCS is proud to expand eligibility beyond Greater Louisville to include Hardin County, recognizing the contributions of individuals who are creating positive change throughout our region.

Now it is your turn to help us honor the next group of remarkable leaders. Nominate an inspiring immigrant, refugee, or first-generation American who is leading with courage, creating meaningful change, and serving others across Louisville for a 2027 JFCS MOSAIC Awards.

Nominations are open now through November 1, 2026 and can be submitted HERE.

Upcoming Community Events

Join JFCS This Fall for meaningful community events! We have an exciting lineup of programs designed to inform, connect, and support our community.

Oct 29 – Building the Mosaic - Voices of Kentucky’s Immigrant Community in Elizabethtown - Join us at The State Theater in Elizabethtown for Building the Mosaic, an evening of conversation dedicated to fostering connection, understanding, and belonging. Panelists include past MOSIAC Honorees John Rosenberg, Representative Nima Kulkarni, and Jose Neil Donis! Register for free today!

Nov 10 – Night of Music | From Beethoven to Beatles - The 10th anniversary of the Lillian O. Seligman Contemporary Thought Forum's. This year, we're featuring a string quartet from the Louisville Orchestra playing timeless classical masterpieces to beloved Beatles favorites, Night of Music promises an unforgettable evening of reflection and community. Reserve your seat today!

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.

Welcome to JFCS!

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2027 JFCS MOSAIC Awards Nominations are open!

Nominations are open now through November 1, 2026 and can be submitted HERE.

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Upcoming Community Events

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JFCS Volunteer Opportunities

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Pantry Donation Request

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