Jewish Family Service

Jewish Family Service, established in 1985, has a rich tradition of providing assistance to those in need so they can overcome their challenges. As the human service arm of the Jewish community, we are guided by the value of tikkun olam, repairing the world.

Aging Well At Home Program:
Health & Wellness programs including evidence-based fitness
Case Management Services
Medication Management Services
Senior Transportation Project
Emergency Utility…

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Jewish Family Service, established in 1985, has a rich tradition of providing assistance to those in need so they can overcome their challenges. As the human service arm of the Jewish community, we are guided by the value of tikkun olam, repairing the world.

Aging Well At Home Program:
Health & Wellness programs including evidence-based fitness
Case Management Services
Medication Management Services
Senior Transportation Project
Emergency Utility Assistance
Congregate Meal Site
HANDS (home-delivered food boxes)
Road to Wellness (Naturally Occurring Retirement Communities)
Housekeeping & Companion Services

Helping our community's most vulnerable:
JFS Food Pantry
Grief & Loss and Community Support Groups
Emergency Utility Assist

Nurturing our Jewish community:
Holocaust Survivor Support Program
Jewish Community Chaplaincy
Chevre Kaddisha
D’Vora Project Healing Support Group
Beatrice Bittner Memorial Loan Fund

JFS in Action – Pursuing our Mission

Life is filled with challenges. Sometimes they are difficult to overcome on our own. Our services are available to people from all religious backgrounds, old and young, urban and rural. Our programs help people in Albuquerque, Rio Rancho, Ft. Sumner and Zuni Pueblo.

We endeavor to achieve our vision, "Repairing the world – helping one family at a time" by staying true to our mission:

"Guided by Jewish values, we offer targeted social services that help preserve and improve the quality of life for New Mexicans."

We have earned the confidence of our clients, the respect of our peers, and the support of our funders and contributors by providing quality services to people in need. Today, our commitment is stronger than ever as the number of people in need grows and resources for providing assistance diminish.

In fiscal 2009, JFS:

Provided over 5,205 one-way van rides to seniors.

Assisted 347 seniors in our transportation program.

Distributed 80,517 pounds of food to 2,236 people of all ages.

Touched the lives of over 509 people through our community chaplain.

The Jewish Burial Society (Chevre Kaddisha) directed 17 Taharot.

Provided two interest-free loans through the Beatrice Bittner Memorial Loan Fund.

Welcomed the assistance of 123 active volunteers.

Benefited from the generosity of over 510 donors. Categories:   Counseling | Community Organizations | Social Services

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