Jewish Family Services of Greater Charlotte

11/26/2024

Hadassah Charlotte and Novant Health are making it easy for you to schedule your mammogram. As part of our Celebrate the TaTas events, the Novant Mobile Mammography van will be at the LJCC on December 4 from 9am-3:30pm.

Call Novant at 704-384-7226 to schedule your appointment (not required by recommended).

11/18/2024

Please consider donating to the JFS Food Pantry, drop off is this Wednesday!

11/18/2024

The JFS Food Pantry clients really appreciate fresh produce, thank you Shalom Green: Shalom Park Environmental Initiative and community supporters!

Shalom Green volunteers harvested almost 9 pounds of produce in one morning. The produce grown in the garden is donated directly to the food pantry at Jewish Family Services of Greater Charlotte.

Funding for the garden depends on community support!
We need to raise $7,000 to grow and maintain the Shalom Park Community Garden in 2024!
The campaign ends on December 31st. Donate at https://shalomgreenclt.org/support

11/10/2024

When you donate to the JFS annual Family to Family campaign, you:

• Ensure domestic violence survivors are connected with a safe environment and able to emotionally heal
• Provide groceries so seniors can purchase medication or families can pay utility bills
• Provide mental health treatment to heal from trauma
• Engage Jewish seniors and Holocaust survivors to connect with their religion, culture and heritage
• Provide emotional support to the community in times of crisis

Your tax deductible donation will support the evolution and expansion of JFS to keep up with the growing needs of our community. Your generosity can truly make a difference.

11/08/2024

November is National Family Caregiver Month. Please join us at our virtual upcoming Caregiver Speakers Series program to gain empowering strategies for the holiday season. Space is still available, register today!

11/06/2024

You can make a difference this holiday season! Please consider donating gift cards now through December 6 to JFS’ annual Dreidel Drive campaign.

11/04/2024

Calling on all Veterans, families and friends to participate in this meaningful event. Let us remember and celebrate the courage, sacrifice and legacy of our heroes as we place flags onto their graves 🇺🇸

10/21/2024

Please consider donating to the JFS Food Pantry. Drop off is this Wednesday!

10/10/2024

Ageism Awareness Day will end tomorrow, but the conversation won't stop until we .

Small actions can make a big difference. What steps can individuals and organizations take to actively reduce ageism in their communities? What are ways we can make our communities more inclusive for all ages?

At ASA, we're committed to combating ageism all year long. Explore our mission, resources and ways to get involved on our website, asaging.org.

10/09/2024

Every October, in recognition of Domestic Violence awareness month, JFS chooses a theme to shine a spotlight on the critical issue of domestic violence. This year, JFS asks a question to our community- if someone shared with you that they are feeling unsafe in their relationship, controlled by, emotionally hurt or are physically afraid of their partner- would you know how to help? With this year’s campaign, JFS is here to help us “Know what to say and know what to do.” This October, we invite you to learn more by visiting the table in the front lobby of the LJCC or visit jfscharlotte.org during the month of October.

10/02/2024

This year JFS volunteers of all ages came together to enable 141 Rosh Hashanah gift bags to be delivered to senior adults and members of our community who might otherwise go without special treats for the new year.

We would like to thank Charlotte Jewish Day School, Ballantyne Jewish Center 6th grade Hebrew School class, Hadassah CLT Metro, Leah Groner-Levin, Chabad Young Professionals Uptown Charlotte, and the many volunteers who helped deliver the bags.

This year marked the highest amount of bags ever delivered, which is a testament to the growing needs of our community. We appreciate the generosity of all that gave time and resources to make a difference in our community!

09/27/2024

JFS will be offering a second Wellness Workshop series for adults, age 60+! There is also no cost to participants for this program, thanks to our grant from Mecklenburg County. Contact us to register!

09/25/2024

JFS is pleased to offer an upcoming program for adults, age 60+. Thanks to a grant from Mecklenburg County there is no cost for participants. A few spots are still available, contact us today to register!

09/23/2024

Please start the New Year off with a donation to our food pantry. Drop off is this Wednesday!

09/17/2024

There is still time to register, join us this Thursday, 9/19!

09/16/2024

Only 3 spots remain available for this program that starts next week! Register today!

Join JFS, with master-level TLC facilitator training, for a 6 week workshop series for those caring for a loved one with dementia or a chronic health condition.

Participants will:
- receive practical tools with access to online resources and a participant packet
- develop an individual action plan each week
- build skills and tools to manage stress, depression, frustration, self-care and isolation

Results of this program showed caregivers reported a significant reduction in depressive symptoms and increases in self-confidence in relation to caregiving.

09/13/2024

Join the entire Jewish community to commemorate the horrific attacks in Israel on October 7. Let us come together in prayer and solidarity, as we mourn the lives we lost, honor the heroes who inspired us, remember the hostages who remain in our hearts, affirm our communal resilience, and hope for the future of the Jewish People. Am Yisrael Chai.

This event is free, however, registration is required. Space is limited. Please register online at https://buff.ly/3MBS1Hj