Volunteer Spotlight: A Conversation with Madeline Abramson

The former First Lady of Louisville and former Lieutenant Governor’s wife, Madeline Abramson, began volunteering with Jewish Family & Career Services over 30 years ago. She has served in numerous leadership roles as a member of the Board of Directors, the Community Advisory Council, as MOSAIC Honorary Chair and on the search committee for the CEO. Despite the COVID-19 pandemic, …

Thank Yous

June 30, 2020 marked the end of the 2019-2020 Fiscal Year. JFCS extends a sincere thank you to the following Board Members who have given so graciously and generously of themselves over the years. Debbie Friedman (Past President) Amy Gilbert Stephanie Mutchnick (Past President) Carole Snyder Diane Tobin We extend special thanks to Peter Resnik as he becomes Immediate Past …

Join Our Team

JFCS welcomes people with a growth mindset to our team and in return offers a generous and comprehensive compensation and benefits package including paid annual leave and sick time, medical and dental insurance, 403B, life, short-term and long-term disability insurance and generous paid holidays. To apply please send your resume to jobs@jfcslouisville.org and note the position in the subject line.   Business Advisor As …

Our Response to COVID-19

In response to the COVID-19/Coronavirus situation and in consideration of public health recommendations, Jewish Family & Career Services will close our offices Monday, March 16 – Friday, March 20. We will assess reopening on a week-by-week basis. Our dedicated staff will continue working remotely to meet current and increased community needs. JFCS is providing case management, coaching and counseling by …

Remembering and Bearing Witness

Last month, there was a fair bit of coverage marking International Holocaust Remembrance Day and the 75th anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz-Birkenau. Less attention has been given to the challenges elderly Holocaust survivors face today as a result of the trauma they endured as children. “Alexi” is one such survivor in our Louisville community. During World War II, before …

Announcing Our Food Pantry Expansion

JFCS is excited to announce the expansion of the Sonny & Janet Meyer Food Pantry, which has provided clients of the agency with food and personal care items since 2005. The expansion, with the support of a Dare to Care/CareSource Hunger Innovation Grant, will allow us to serve double the amount of people as the pantry is now open to …

Mental Health First Aid: Out of the Shadows

At Hanukkah, we are reminded that even during the darkest hours of the darkest
days, a single candle can pierce the night. Hidden things are illuminated.
Their power to frighten is dispelled when we are able to see clearly what’s in
front of us and name what was previously lurking in the shadows.
Far
too often, mental health continues to be that hidden thing.

Family Strengthening Supports Stability for Children

Family Strengthening services help people navigate life’s changes and challenges through a client-centered, case management approach. When vulnerable parents get the help they need to stand on more solid ground, their children do, too. Our Family Strengthening services are customized to help each family meet their self-identified goals and may include: asset building, budget development, career coaching and counseling, family …