Jewish Family Service of Tidewater, Inc.

12/19/2025

With the holidays upon us, it’s the perfect time to reach out to friends and family and let them know you’re thinking of them. Everyone needs the support of loved ones, especially during the holiday season.

If you find yourself needing a little extra help, we’re here for you too. Appointments are available, just give us a call at 757-459-4640 ❤️

Life is full of transition and change. JFS recognizes that sometimes individuals and families need help navigating these challenges. We provide individual, couples, group, and family counseling services to people of all ages, regardless of affiliation. Our services are available to the entire Tidew...

12/17/2025

🦃Thank you again to all of our incredible volunteers who helped make our Thanksgiving Giveaway on November 21st such a success. We are so grateful for your time, energy, and dedication to serving our community; it truly made a difference. 🧡🍂
We were also fortunate to have Christine Demos volunteer her time to capture the day through photos. Enjoy the pictures below, they are pretty awesome and reflect the heart of this special event! 📸✨
We couldn’t do this without you. Thank you for being part of our JFS family.

12/15/2025

We were grateful for the opportunity to deliver Chanukah gift boxes—complete with jelly donuts (sufganiyot)—to residents in various nursing homes, assisted living facilities, memory care communities, and retirement homes. The 16 dozen jelly donuts were generously donated by the Dunkin' Donuts on Providence Rd in Virginia Beach, whose kindness helped make the holiday a little sweeter for our neighbors.

Wishing everyone a happy, safe, and meaningful Chanukah! 🕎✨

12/14/2025

✨🕎 Wishing everyone a bright and joyful First Night of Chanukah! 🕎✨

May your homes be filled with light, love, and celebration as you gather with family and friends.
From all of us at JFS, we hope the glow of the menorah brings warmth and happiness to your evening.
Happy Chanukah!💙✨

12/10/2025

✨Big thank you to our partners at St. Stephen, Martyr Catholic Church and Knights of Columbus, as well as all our Amazing Donors!✨

We are absolutely overwhelmed with gratitude for the generosity of these churches, who collected and delivered nearly 500 gift bags for our Guardian and Conservator clients! 🎁💝 Each bag was thoughtfully packed with clothing, hygiene items, and something fun to brighten our clients’ holidays.
Thanks to your kindness, every single client will enjoy an extra-special holiday season this year! 🎄💖

12/09/2025

Thank you to all that have knitted, crocheted, and quilted for us! These items will be going to good use!

12/09/2025

Check out this great article about JFS and our amazing community partners! Here’s a quick look at what it’s about:

Faith communities across Hampton Roads have come together to make sure more than 1,200 adults who may be isolated this holiday season feel remembered and supported. Through interfaith partnerships, gift packages, and “Wish Tree” donations 🎄, our neighbors are spreading hope and connection when it’s needed most. ❤️ It’s a reminder that kindness doesn’t care about religion, just about people helping people. ❤️

More than 1,200 incapacitated individuals across Hampton Roads who lack family support are finding hope through an unprecedented interfaith collaboration that ensures no one celebrates alone.

12/08/2025

💙✨We want to extend our deepest gratitude to our incredible community members and to for your overwhelming generosity during this year’s Chanukah Shopping Room.

Because of you, our Chanukah Shopping Room is completely full and ready for families who have signed up to come in and choose gifts for their children. Thanks to your kindness, we received countless donations, each one helping to spread Chanukah magic and bring joy to families who need it most.

Your support makes a real difference, and we are so grateful for the love and care you continue to show. Thank you for helping us brighten the holiday season for so many families. 💙✨

12/04/2025

We want to extend our deepest gratitude to and Altmeyer Funeral Homes- Virginia 🎬✨ for so generously hosting our clients for a festive holiday movie. This event is truly one of our favorite days of the year.

There is nothing more meaningful than seeing the joy on our clients’ faces, many of whom don’t often have the opportunity to enjoy an outing like this. Your support created a memorable experience filled with laughter, happiness, and holiday spirit.

Thank you for helping us bring such a special moment to our community. Your kindness makes a lasting impact, and we are incredibly grateful. 💙

12/02/2025

Some of you helped us at Rosh Hashanah and we are calling on your delivery help once more! We need help delivering Chanukah treats to local area seniors on Thursday December 11th. Contact Julie Kievit if you are interested 757-321-2318 or jkievit@jfshamptonroads.org

11/27/2025

🦃🍁 Wishing Everyone a Happy & Safe Thanksgiving! 🍁🦃

From all of us at JFS, we hope your day is filled with joy, gratitude, good food, and the company of those you love. Whether you’re celebrating close to home or traveling near or far, we wish you a warm, peaceful, and safe holiday.

Thank you for being part of our community. Happy Thanksgiving! 🧡

11/26/2025

A huge thank you to our new community partner, Thalhimer , for their generous donation and incredible hard work in our Food Pantry! 🧡

Their team of volunteers jumped right in—sorting, stocking, and organizing to help us better serve our neighbors. We’re so grateful for your support and dedication! 🙌