by Todd Geise | Feb 19, 2023
JFS continues to grow with expanding programs and expanding staff. JFS has served our family, friends, and new neighbors for more than 160 years. On February 27th, a Career Open House will feature an opportunity to learn more about us along with preliminary interviews...
by Todd Geise | Dec 28, 2022
The Buffalo Region experienced a generational storm for the ages. Beginning on Friday, December 23, the multi-day blizzard found thousands without power, low food supplies, road closures, public transportation shut downs, and so much more devastation including loss of...
by Sydney Schmidt | Dec 14, 2022
A robust pace continues with welcoming Ukrainian families to Buffalo. In fact, 14 families are expected between now and mid-January. There is much to do and we are looking for volunteers to help us prepare and welcome these families. The families will have temporary...
by Todd Geise | Sep 23, 2022
Dear JFS Friends, Shabbat Shalom and L’Shana Tova – Happy New Year! It has truly been an incredible year for Jewish Family Services of Western New York. The Jewish Community Care program has expanded its services to caring for more than 60 Holocaust survivors,...
by Todd Geise | Jul 26, 2022
Today, Jewish Family Services (JFS) announced its collaborative effort to support Ukrainian Citizens bound for WNY. Russia’s invasion has displaced more than ten million. JFS is proud to be working with Jewish Federations of North America, The Shapiro Foundation, and...
by Todd Geise | Jul 26, 2022
Updated 8/7/22 CURRENT SITUATION: In April 2022, the Biden administration announced that 100,000 Ukrainians would be allowed entry to the US under a program called Uniting for Ukraine. Different than refugee admission or the recent Afghan evacuee...
