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Become a Sponsor of MOSAIC 2012!
The JFCS Board of Directors invites you to the Providing programs and services for New Americans has been a part of the JFCS mission since its founding in 1908. By recognizing the honorees who have succeeded in various fields, … Continue reading
JFCS Announces a New Fundraising Effort! The 911 Medical ID USB Card or Medallion
The 911 Medical ID USB Card or Medallion In a medical emergency, this card could save your life! Also available is the 911 My Property eSafe! By keeping complete documentation of all your household possessions, you will protect your family … Continue reading
New Grant Allows JFCS to Expand Career Services
JFCS announces today that it is the recipient of Department of Labor Funding through a collaborative grant submitted by the International Association of Jewish Vocational Services (IAJVS) (see information about IAJVS below). IAJVS will receive nearly $2.9 million over a … Continue reading
TARC Route Changes
Route #58 – Bashford Manor-Oxmoor will no longer be available. Alternate service may be available on nearby routes with a transfer, and, as proposed, Route #21 will serve Bishop Lane Plaza on Bashford Avenue trips and route # 23 Broadway … Continue reading
House Votes to Extend IRA Charitable Rollover Provisions
WASHINGTON – Legislation approved by the U.S. House of Representatives today would ensure individuals could continue to make charitable contributions from their retirement accounts tax-free through the end of 2010, says a leading philanthropic organization. Specifically, the House approved legislation … Continue reading
Sandi Friedson Receives Bell Award
On Wednesday, September 30, JFCS Board Member Sandi Friedson received the WLKY Bell Award from its Spirit of Louisville Foundation. The program recognizes individuals who have demonstrated the true “spirit of Louisville” through selfless volunteer service in our community. Sandi … Continue reading
Batter Up at the JFCS Pancake Breakfast
Pancakes were flipping and flying out the kitchen door on Sunday morning, August 9, at the Applebee’s on Ormsby Station at the Flapjack Fundraiser sponsored by Jewish Family & Career Services. The all-you-can-eat pancake breakfast brought out more than 300 … Continue reading
KentuckianaWorks Partners with JFCS to Offer Career Search Services
JFCS is a one-stop career access center via a collaboration with KentuckianaWorks. KentuckianaWorks is the federal one-stop career center for Metro Louisville that provides employment search services to the entire community at no charge. Through this partnership, a career counselor … Continue reading
Generous Gift from UBS benefits JFCS
When the Louisville branch of UBS Financial Services remodeled its offices in May 2009, the corporate officers decided to donate excess furniture and fixtures. Account Manager Mark Switow contacted Stephanie Reese, CFO of Jewish Family & Career Services, to see … Continue reading
