Ellen Yashinsky Chute is this year’s recipient of the Domestic Violence Prevention Lifetime Achievement Award from the Oakland County Coordinating Council Against Domestic Violence. Please see attached letter. (PDF)
Oakland Residents Recognized for Preventing Domestic Violence
As housing agency closes, aid is still available at Jewish Family Service. Read more (PDF).
On Sunday, August 28th, Jewish Family Service sponsored a thank you picnic for volunteers and Mentor Connection mentors at Springdale Park in Birmingham. Read more (PDF).
This morning I had the honor and pleasure of being the only man sitting in a group of caring and compassionate women attending a joint meeting of the Jewish Women’s Foundation of Metropolitan Detroit and the Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Detroit’s Women’s Department. Jewish Family Service Board members Wendy Eisenshtadt and Karen Schoenberg eloquently presented ...Read More
On Sunday, August 28th, JFS sponsored a picnic for our volunteers and mentors at Springdale Park in Birmingham. Over 100 people attended this fun-filled day with moonwalks, face painting, water balloons, caricature artists, games and great food. Each day, JFS volunteers have a positive impact on members of our community through a variety of programs. ...Read More
ElderCare Solutions of Michigan
24/7, concierge older adult services, helping families live well and providing peace of mind.
Project Chessed
Provides access to health care for the community's uninsured Jewish adults, through a network of volunteer practitioners and institutions providing pro bono care.
Mentor Connection
Matches volunteer adult mentors with Oakland County youth, ages 7-22, who can benefit from more support through both Community and Career Mentoring.
Project Build!
Project Build! partners JFS with the Building Industry Association of Southeast Michigan (BIA) to match low-income JFS clients in need of home repairs.
Cancer Resource Services
Provides culturally sensitive resources for those who have been touched by cancer, through advocacy, mentoring and education.
Jewish Coalition Against
Domestic Abuse
Working to educate, advocate and raise awareness of domestic abuse in our community, with the participation of over 40 community agencies and organizations.
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