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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JFS is pleased to announce the winners of our first-ever Chai Raffle! Winners were drawn at 9pm, May 28, 2024. The draw finished out the night for our 2024 JFS Innovators. Thank you to everyone who purchased raffle tickets to support JFS clients. All funds raised will go directly towards essential services and programs including:
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For years, JFS has been working collaboratively with community members to shape programs and services. From the reports and recommendations of our Client Advisory Committee to the community dialogues that take place at our annual Homelessness Action Week events, the input of those with lived experience is vital to ensuring the efforts and donations of
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2024 is the 18th, or Chai anniversary of our most significant fundraiser, JFS Innovators. In that time, the event has raised over $5 million to support vital JFS programs and initiatives for thousands of individuals and families. As we prepare to welcome attendees to this year’s event, we pause to celebrate the many innovations and
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The Spring Equinox is right around the corner and the Vancouver Jewish Community Garden is officially ready for its 2024 season! With all the City of Vancouver permits and inspections now complete, Congregation Beth Israel, Jewish Family Services, and Vancouver Talmud Torah will be able to plan programming in the garden to cultivate the overlapping
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Being healthy is not a “one-size-fits-all” concept: it looks different for everyone. Enter holistic wellness, which acknowledges that the mind, body, and spirit are interconnected with your overall well-being. This is important to keep in mind as we journey through our golden years, since our bodies change. However, these changes do not have to stop
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In recent years, the topic of mental health has been just about everywhere: in conversations, on billboards, and even dedicated episodes on our favourite TV shows. This prominence has started a shift in the conversation — one that needs to happen. For far too long, stigma has kept the advancement of mental health initiatives in
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