Jewish History Comes to Life at JFCS
Jewish Family & Career Services recently unveiled at its offices on Klempner Way a new display that is helping preserve the personal stories of Jewish life in Louisville for future […]
A Year of Impact, Growth, Community Connection
Friends, supporters, agency partners, and community leaders joined Jewish Family & Career Services (JFCS) recently for a heartfelt celebration of another remarkable year of growth and accomplishments at its 2025 […]
The Ties That Bind
JFCS and the Jewish Community: The Ties That Bind With the 2025 JFCS MOSAIC Awards behind us, Jewish Family & Career Services now turns its attention preparing for our Annual […]
Break the Silence: Mental Health Awareness Month
May is Mental Health Awareness Month. While this special observance dates back to 1949, the stigma around mental health keeps many facing challenges struggling in silence even to this day. […]
Volunteer Appreciation Month!
JFCS is grateful for its many volunteers! We don’t know where we’d be without the goodwill of Louisville community members like you. In the 2024 fiscal year, volunteers contributed over […]
Celebrating Women’s History Month and International Women’s Day
The theme for International Women’s Day on March 8, is #AccelerateAction with a focus on celebrating differences as something that makes us stronger rather than divides us. At JFCS, something […]
A Historic Journey Through Louisville
By Valecia Quinn, Director of JFCS Navigate, JFCS DEI+TIC Chair Over the past few years, I’ve found myself in different cities, taking bus tours to learn about the Black History […]
JFCS Announces launch of Immigrant and Refugee Service Pillar
In the last three years, JFCS has grown tremendously in terms of how many clients we serve. Our refugee and immigrant services have experienced particularly substantial growth. We’re responding to […]
Remembering Anita Jarboe this Thanksgiving
We at JFCS mourn the loss of a member of the JFCS family. Anita Jarboe passed away on the morning of Thursday, November 28th. We are forever grateful for her […]
Get a Jump On The Season of Giving
With the holiday season upon us, even amid challenges in the world, our hearts turn naturally toward joy, gratitude, and acts of generosity. This time of year, brings a renewed […]
Our Legacy and Growth
JFCS Annual Campaign Celebrates ‘Legacy & Growth’ Each fall, as the holiday season approaches, Jewish Family & Career Services (JFCS) launches its yearly “Annual Campaign”, inviting community partners and supporters […]
Rediscovering Our Past
Rediscovering Our Past: The Oral History Project Our personal stories are what make us unique. They are what define each of us, and they also connect us to others. Sharing […]
Food Insecurity Is A Harsh Reality for Many in Our Community
Food insecurity is a harsh reality for many families, seniors, and individuals in our community. As we approach the High Holidays, JFCS is once again launching our annual “Feeding Families […]
Collaboration Strengthens All Involved
During the past three years, JFCS has prioritized community partnership. We recognize that serving the community alongside other service agencies allows us to grow and strengthen as an organization. JFCS […]
History Comes Full Circle For Kohn Family
At Jewish Family & Career Services, we hold our history dear. For example, in the fall, JFCS will be relaunching the Oral History, which interviews Jewish individuals to capture their […]
June is Pride Month
June is Pride Month, a month dedicated to not only embracing love in all its forms, but also recognizing the ongoing struggle towards equality for, and acceptance of, the LGBTQ+ […]