by Todd Geise | Apr 26, 2022
In honor of Child Abuse Prevention Month, this week Jewish Family Services of Western New York launched a new partnership with Erie County Child Protective Services (CPS). The partnership aims to educate refugee parents and caregivers about child protection mechanisms...
by Molly Carr | Mar 10, 2022
To all our supporters and friends, Like you, we have been watching with great concern the unprovoked invasion of Ukraine. Because of so many inquiries, I wanted to take a moment to answer a few common questions. Will Ukrainian Refugees Come to Buffalo? We know that...
by Todd Geise | Feb 25, 2022
Like so many in the United States and around the world, we are monitoring the unfolding situation and devastating events that have thrust Ukraine into crisis. Ukraine is rich in history, culture, and aspirations for all its people; including the approximate 200,000...
by Todd Geise | Feb 10, 2022
February 10, 2022 Jewish Family Services of Western New York would like to express our sincere concern following the events that took place at McKinley High School in Buffalo during yesterday’s late afternoon hours. Our hearts go out to the victims and their families,...
by Todd Geise | Feb 1, 2022
Today, members of the Western New York Refugee & Asylee Consortium (WNYRAC) announced the successful conclusion of their five-month community fundraising campaign, Buffalo United for Afghan Evacuees. The conclusion was made possible following a final campaign...
by Todd Geise | Jan 17, 2022
As we reflect on events of this past week, we are reminded that we are still a distance from achieving equity and community harmony. Jewish Family Services of Western New York stands in solidarity with the members of Temple Beth Israel following the harrowing hostage...