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JFS is pleased to announce that it has hired a new Finkelstein – Cohen Kosher Meals on Wheels program coordinator, longtime JFS volunteer, John Jantos. John first got involved with JFS more than a decade ago when he started volunteering through the Two’s Company program. “I have a soft spot for the elderly,” says John. […]

Maleah Keller, age 17, has been spending time at JFS this school year.  As part of her senior project at Cedar Cliff High School, she has the opportunity to do an internship related to her intended career.  Maleah wanted to know what play therapy is all about!

By Dr. Rachel Levine, Pennsylvania Secretary of Health The opioid crisis is the largest public health issue of our time. While the crisis has affected the entire country, Pennsylvania has been hit particularly hard. In 2017, more than 5,400 people died from an overdose. That is more than 13 people dying from this crisis each

Recently, I was asked to reflect on a recent collaboration with Brethren housing association.  Brethren Housing Association (furthermore referred to as BHA) is a transitional housing program for homeless single mothers working to get out of poverty.  Its methods are behaviorally solid in terms of how to help individuals make long-term changes in their lives.  I believe these answers also shed light on the powerful important work we do at Mynd Works counseling, as well. 

 When a single Jewish mother named Beth needed help in paying for school supplies and clothing for her children, she turned to Jewish Family Service.