SARASOTA, Fla. (Feb. 21, 2019) – JFCS is seeking donations of personal care items to give to homeless veterans as part of its 8th Annual Stand Down event, scheduled for...
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SARASOTA, Fla. (Feb. 1, 2019) – The 2018 holiday season was made a lot brighter for 270 children thanks to the generosity from more than 80 donors who donated over...
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SARASOTA, Fla. (October 30, 2018) – With the holiday season around the corner and more families struggling to make ends meet from the impact of Red Tide and employment challenges,...
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SARASOTA, Fla. (Nov. 25, 2018) -- The Gulf Coast Community Foundation recently awarded JFCS of the Suncoast a $10,000 community grant to support the organization’s fundraising, cultural and volunteer recognition...
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Sarasota, Fla. (May 14, 2018) – JFCS of the Suncoast recently announced the appointment of Dean Miller to Board Chair Elect. In this role, Miller will be responsible for coordinating...
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Sarasota, Fla. (March 2, 2018) – Rich Segall and Joe Mendels, newly appointed JFCS of the Suncoast Board of Directors’ Co-Chairs, are sharing the leadership role for the 2018 Board...
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APA recognition marks second milestone for JFCS in one year, including a perfect score from the National Council of Accreditation SARASOTA, Fla. (January 22, 2018) – As further testimony to...
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SARASOTA, Fla. (January 18, 2018) – JFCS of the Suncoast legendary CEO Emeritus, Rose Chapman, recently announced her retirementeffective January 15, 2018. Chapman, who led the non-profit organization for 25...
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Sarasota, FL (January 2, 2018) – JFCS of the Suncoast was recently awarded a $60,000 grant from the Charlotte P. Graver Fund and Community Foundation of Sarasota County to provide support...
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Sarasota, FL (December 21, 2017) – As part of its Season of Sharing program and fund distribution, Community Foundation of Sarasota County recently awarded JFCS of the Suncoast $50,000 to...
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SARASOTA, Fla. (September 29, 2017) - Thanks to a special federal grant and partnership with All Faiths Food Bank, JFCS recently honored seven Health Family program participants who “graduated” from...
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As testimony to the JFCS leadership and longstanding commitment to excellence in all facets of its community outreach and support services, JFCS of the Suncoast recently achieved a perfect score...
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SARASOTA, Fla. (August 10, 2017) – Joining other Jewish community-based outreach programs across the country, JFCS of the Suncoast recently announced the appointment of Rabbi Jonathan R. Katz as its...
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JFCS is pleased to announce that it recently received a $75,000 grant from Gulf Coast Community Foundation in support of the JFCS Cancer Support & Wellness Program. The Gulf Coast...
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SARASOTA, Fla. (March 23, 2017) – A partnership between Sarasota Memorial Health Care System and Jewish Family & Children’s Service of the Suncoast will provide dedicated wellness and exercise classes...
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The 13th Annual Celebrity Chefs Food & Wine Tasting and Golf Challenge takes place at The Resort at Longboat Key Club. Featuring cuisine from over 24 local restaurants, mobile bidding,...
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Jewish Family and Children’s Service taps Brown as new CEO
Jewish Family and Children’s Service taps Brown as new CEOSARASOTA, Fla. — The Jewish Family and Children's Service of the Suncoast, Inc. (JFCS-Cares.org), the multi-county premier multi-function social service nonprofit,...
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Giving Challenge 16 was AMAZING! THANK YOU for your support!
New Home for our Cancer Support & Wellness Program We are pleased to announce that the therapeutic classes, recovery programs and support groups offered through the JFCS Cancer Support &...
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Thank you Gulf Coast Community Foundation for awarding JFCS a $125,000 Challenge Grant
Thank you Gulf Coast Community Foundation for awarding JFCS a $125,000 Challenge Grant in support of our Cancer Support & Wellness Program. JFCS offers its Cancer Support & Wellness Program...
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JFCS Receives $50,000 Grant for Building Strong Families Program
JFCS received a $50,000 grant from the Gulf Coast Community Foundation for its Building Strong Families (BSF) Program helping families in the North Port area seeking homelessness-prevention services. The Building...
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