Our refugee programs need you now more than ever.

by | Jan 22, 2025

What happened? On day one of the new administration an Executive Order was signed and suspended the Refugee Admissions Program (USRAP), effectively ending refugee arrivals to the United States. All refugee admissions will be suspended, with rare case-by-case...

Today’s featured mensch: Jessica!

by | Dec 17, 2024

Jewish Family Services of Western New York plays a vital role in helping immigrants and refugees rebuild their lives.  Every day, dedicated staff work hard to ensure that newcomers feel welcomed and supported in their journey toward self-sufficiency and fulfillment. ...

Today’s featured mensches: Jackie and Mahlen!

by | Dec 10, 2024

In 2024, the JFS team embraced a new core value: Be A Mensch. A mensch is a stand-up person, a compassionate individual who does right by others. During the pandemic, some of the hardest hit JFS clients were our Holocaust survivors. As older adults, they needed to...

Today’s featured mensch: Tom!

by | Dec 7, 2024

In 2024, the JFS team embraced a new core value: Be A Mensch. A mensch is a stand-up person, a compassionate individual who does right by others. So we wanted to share the inspiring story of Tom, an extraordinary JFS volunteer, and a mensch in every sense of the...

ENL Mentor Brings Clients to the Library

by | Oct 24, 2023

My ENL client and her three-year-old child have few weekday opportunities to go out. The child’s sister is in PreK, so she has no one to play with during the day. We’ve been going to the North Park Library story time and the contrast between the first and third visit...