JFS of Greater Kansas City (Jewish Family Services)

JFS of Greater Kansas City (Jewish Family Services) JFS provides essential human services for people of all faiths, ages, cultures, and identities who are facing challenges in everyday life or times of crisis.

In the spirit of Tikkun Olam, we are repairing the world one person, one family at a time. Jewish Family Services (JFS) supports and strengthens lives throughout Kansas City. We provide essential human services for people facing challenges in everyday life or times of crisis — regardless of faith, age, culture or lifestyle. A highly-skilled and compassionate staff are dedicated to preserving the well-being, comfort, and dignity of others, always respecting the confidentiality of our clients. JFS proudly serves more than 10,000 people annually, more than half of whom are not Jewish. JFS was founded on the Jewish value of Tikkun Olam, repairing the world, one person, one family at a time. Together, we are making a difference. Volunteers play a vital role in our programs, providing a helping hand, compassionate smile, or meaningful connection. Learn more at https://www.jfskc.org/volunteer/

Congratulations to Menorah Women's Foundation on 20 years of giving in the Kansas City community! We appreciate your sup...
12/11/2025

Congratulations to Menorah Women's Foundation on 20 years of giving in the Kansas City community! We appreciate your support of JFS and value our years of partnership. Cheers to the next 20 years and beyond! 🧡

📢 VOLUNTEERS NEEDED! 📢Join us as we assemble 100 boxes of food in preparation for food distribution.Sign up Here: https:...
12/05/2025

📢 VOLUNTEERS NEEDED! 📢
Join us as we assemble 100 boxes of food in preparation for food distribution.

Sign up Here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/70A0548A9AB2FA2FE3-60908662-food #/

Date: Friday, December 5th
Time: 11 AM - 12 PM
Location: JFS at the J - 5801 W. 115th Street, Suite 103 | Overland Park, Kansas

It's time to WRAP! Join us TODAY for the Hanukkah Wrapping Party! 🎁4:30-6 pm | Jewish Community Campus - Social HallIn t...
12/04/2025

It's time to WRAP! Join us TODAY for the Hanukkah Wrapping Party! 🎁
4:30-6 pm | Jewish Community Campus - Social Hall

In the Spirit of Hanukkah - Don't forget to bring bring oil (olive, vegetable, coconut, etc.), applesauce (oil substitute), flour, or sugar to stock the JFS food pantry shelves.

We can't wait to see you there!

We're taking over the KSHB 41 homepage today! This Giving Tuesday, check out familiar JFS faces and share the importan...
12/02/2025

We're taking over the KSHB 41 homepage today!

This Giving Tuesday, check out familiar JFS faces and share the important work we do together with your friends & family!

https://www.kshb.com/

Wrappers needed! Join us at the J on December 4th (4:30 - 6 pm) as we wrap Hanukkah gifts for 300+ individuals and famil...
11/28/2025

Wrappers needed! Join us at the J on December 4th (4:30 - 6 pm) as we wrap Hanukkah gifts for 300+ individuals and families in our Kansas City community. All ages welcome!

🎁 Help us share the miracle of Hanukkah by bringing a donation of cooking oil (olive, vegetable, coconut, etc) with you to the party. Other items that can help are flour, sugar or applesauce!🎁

JFS Community Chaplain Rabbi Jonathan Rudnick, Leslie Zucker of Congregation Beth Torah , and Rabbi David Levinsky of Th...
11/26/2025

JFS Community Chaplain Rabbi Jonathan Rudnick, Leslie Zucker of Congregation Beth Torah , and Rabbi David Levinsky of The New Reform Temple of Kansas City are making the final preparations for this Sunday's Service of Spiritual Renewal for Hanukkah!

Please join us November 30th, 3:00 pm, at Village Shalom Social Hall for traditional and contemporary songs, prayers, and readings for the upcoming Hanukkah holiday. All are welcome!

🕎 Only a few items left on our Hanukkah Amazon Wish List! 🕎Shop our online wish list for requested gifts for older adult...
11/21/2025

🕎 Only a few items left on our Hanukkah Amazon Wish List! 🕎

Shop our online wish list for requested gifts for older adults and individuals. Gifts can be shipped directly to JFS. You can help make everyone's holiday special!

Shop our wish list here >>>>> https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/2B3KUAD35FE4I?ref_=wl_share

JFS is honored to once again be selected as a United Way of Greater Kansas City Impact 100 organization! The 100 organiz...
11/20/2025

JFS is honored to once again be selected as a United Way of Greater Kansas City Impact 100 organization! The 100 organizations selected to be a part of this group will receive unrestricted funding from United Way to further our missions. We are incredibly grateful to continue our long-standing relationship with United Way.

Join other Waymakers and support JFS through United Way by clicking on the link! https://give.unitedwaygkc.org/p/JFS-2025



United is the Way - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R0vISppAadI

Check out Big 5 Trivia events around Kansas City benefitting JFS November 17-20!Monday 11/17 - Chicken N Pickle - Nort...
11/13/2025

Check out Big 5 Trivia events around Kansas City benefitting JFS November 17-20!

Monday 11/17 - Chicken N Pickle - North Kansas City
Tuesday 11/18 - Chicken N Pickle - Overland Park & Lew's Grill and Bar
Wednesday 11/19 - Discourse Brewing
Thursday 11/20 - Friction Beer Company

Trivia begins at 7 PM | Donation items will benefit the JFS food pantries
See you there!

Thanks to YOU, JFS is able to step up and help our community in this time of uncertainty. 🟣 Donate today>>>>>>> https://...
11/03/2025

Thanks to YOU, JFS is able to step up and help our community in this time of uncertainty.

🟣 Donate today>>>>>>> https://www.jfskc.org/emergency-support/ to help fund our emergency food support.

A generous funder, concerned about the SNAP delays, has stepped forward with a matching gift to continue the momentum. Every dollar donated will be matched up to $5,000!

🕎 Hanukkah Adopters still needed! 🕎 Give back this Hanukkah season and adopt individuals from our KC community. Purchase...
11/03/2025

🕎 Hanukkah Adopters still needed! 🕎 Give back this Hanukkah season and adopt individuals from our KC community. Purchase requested items from individuals' Hanukkah wish lists and make their holiday special!

Sign up to be a Hanukkah Adopter today >>>>>> https://www.jfskc.org/jfs-hanukkah-project/

Address

5801 W 115th Street
Overland Park, KS
66211

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 5pm
Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 3pm

Telephone

+19133278250

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