This year’s Annual General Meeting included an awards ceremony. The recipients selected have all made remarkable impacts through their dedication and honour the legacies of those who have made exceptional past contributions to JFS’ mission. This year, five awards were presented. Sara Ciacci Women Leadership Excellence Award celebrating a woman who embodies Sara’s spirit of […]
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This fall has brought an expansion of local partnerships for JFS Food Security Programs. These partnerships are enriching lives by increasing food security and advancing food justice. Donations from Locally Owned Farms Two locally owned farms have joined the group of farms providing local produce for JFS Grocery and Meals Programs. Heppell’s Potato Corp. has
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We are proud to share with you the exciting success of a new program model that JFS is currently piloting! Accessible mental health care is a core service provided by JFS. High-quality mental health services are essential for all people, yet they can often be out of reach for people experiencing poverty. In 2020, the
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We are excited to announce the appointment of Lauren Hardy as the new Director of Addictions and Mental Health Services at Jewish Family Services (JFS) and Jewish Addictions Community Services (JACS). With over 11 years of experience in the mental health and substance use sectors, Lauren brings a wealth of knowledge from her roles as
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October 7th, 2023 was just a regular day in the lives of many communities. October 7th was a day that changed everything in ours. With the arrival of new Israeli members, shifts in the political landscape, and the challenges faced by our low-income community, we continue to see rising fear and anxiety within our Jewish
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On September 4th, volunteers from all JFS programs were celebrated and thanked at a special Volunteer Appreciation event. JFS staff welcomed our wonderful volunteers to the Vancouver Jewish Community Garden for an evening of light refreshments, entertainment, and a chance to celebrate the many achievements that have been made possible by these dedicated individuals. Charlotte
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This Hunger Action Month, we pause to reflect on our shared journey—40 years of nourishing lives and fostering hope within our community. At JFS, we work year-round to combat hunger and food insecurity, and this month is a reminder of the difference we’ve made together. A Legacy of Compassion Forty years ago, JFS food programs
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Learn about the new Canada Disability Benefit (beginning July 2025) and how it’s related to the existing Disability Tax Credit. Canada Disability Benefit The new Canada Disability Benefit Act became law on June 22, 2023, and funding was announced for it in the last federal budget. Although it is possible there may be changes between now
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In January 2024, the Conference on Jewish Material Claims Against Germany (Claims Conference) released the Global Demographic Report on Jewish Holocaust Survivors, a demographic study on Jewish Holocaust survivors living around the world. These global findings mirror what is happening here at JFS. JFS Holocaust Survivor Program Our Holocaust Survivor Program has approximately 160 participants
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Together, we raised over $420,000 to support more than 3,000 people through JFS’ vital programs and services. [Photography by Ana Kliri, Josh Bowie & Joel Krahn. Full photo gallery below.] This special Chai anniversary celebration was a joy to see come to fruition. The room was filled with energy as we shared food, drinks, and
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