JFS News
Ukrainian Community Response Opportunities
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...
Jewish Family Services of Western New York Unveils the Feuerstein Family Center for Behavior Health
Yesterday, Jewish Family Services of Western New York (JFS) celebrated the dedication of the Feuerstein Family Center for Behavioral Health. The day’s events included remarks from agency executives and private and public supporters, a sign unveiling, and guided...
Getting Around Town, A Partnership Story
From guest contributor, Nadine Chalmers, Senior Transportation Planner The NFTA is thrilled to partner with JFS, and we are excited to be able to have an active role in supporting these new members to our community. Getting around town is so important, from getting...
Statement Concerning Monday’s Fatal Mass Shooting in Uvalde, TX
The tragedy at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas is another heartbreak and stain on our country. We are grieving, angry, and exhausted in the wake of yet another mass shooting, especially one that came so quickly on the heels of the racist attack on Buffalo’s...
Unite to Support Our East Side Communities
Updated: May 27, 2022 Thank you for your interest in supporting the East Side Community following the tragedy that occurred on Saturday, May 14, 2022. The event concluded with ten deaths and three non-lethal injuries. While the event itself took just minutes, the...
Statement Concerning Saturday’s Fatal Mass Shooting In Buffalo
Jewish Family Services of Western New York would like to express our shock at the events that occurred this afternoon at the Tops Friendly Markets on Jefferson Avenue in the City of Buffalo. Our hearts and condolences are with the families of the victims of this...
Statement Addressing Williamsville Elected Officials’ Holocaust Comparison
Jewish Family Services of Western New York firmly rejects comments made by the mayor of the Village of Williamsville and two village trustees during their Village Board Meeting on Monday, May 9, 2022, in which they drew comparisons between the Covid-19 rules designed...
Uniting for Ukraine Sponsorship Program
On Monday, April 25, 2022, the U.S. federal government launched Uniting for Ukraine sponsorship initiative to allow U.S. residents to sponsor Ukrainian evacuees. The initiative grants Temporary Protective Status (TPS) to Ukrainians and will enable up to 100,000...
JFS Expands Refugee Parent Education Program With A Focus On Child Protections & Parent Empowerment
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...
Ukraine: JFS CEO Letter to Supporters & Friends
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...