Since 1875, JFSA Cleveland has provided progressive solutions to individuals and families to help them face life’s challenges with confidence. We work together with families to find the right solution, whether dealing with issues surrounding mental illness, developmental disabilities, aging, domestic violence, homelessness, financial distress and many others.
JFSA’s impact in Northeast Ohio is inspiring. Whether through JFSA Cleveland, JFS Akron, Hebrew Shelter Home or the Cleveland Chesed Center, individuals and families find solutions to face life’s challenges with confidence.
24,954
kosher meals were delivered to older adults by volunteers.
1,541
nights of temporary emergency shelter provided through the Hebrew Shelter Home.
479
Holocaust Survivors received assistance with reparations, personal care, case management, and help obtaining food, clothing and medical care.
620
individuals with serious mental illness received mental health services.
704
households made over 7,463 visits to the Cleveland Chesed Center’s kosher food pantry.
760
families received Kosher for Passover groceries easing their financial burden at Passover time.
478
individuals and families received help from the Alzheimer’s & Dementia program.
645
medical appointments in podiatry, ophthalmology, dentistry, and geriatrics were provided through Alyson’s Place Medical Clinic.
43
residential sites throughout Northeast Ohio provided housing for adults with developmental disabilities and adults with mental illness.
273
domestic violence survivors were helped with services throughout the community.
355
students received $1, 846,140 in grants, loans and scholarship for the 2023-2024 school year through the College Financial Aid program.
Featured Activities
Holocaust Survivor Legacy Project
Jewish Family Service Association of Cleveland with support from the Jewish Federation of Cleveland created the Holocaust Survivor Legacy Project, a series of individual books containing first-hand accounts from Holocaust survivors of their childhood, Holocaust experience and their lives after World War II. It is the objective of the Holocaust Legacy Project to highlight the […]
August 20: The Stimulated Mind
Brain Health & Wellness Series The most important part of the body, especially as we age, isour brain. So why aren’t we taking the health of our brain asseriously as our heart and achy joints, particularly when peopleare struggling to focus every day, and dementia and Alzheimer’scases continue to rise? Learn more about Dr. Wood’s […]
July 30: Scams 101: Protecting People Living with Dementia and Those Who Care for Them
Brain Health & Wellness Series People living with Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia are especially vulnerable to scams, making it essential for both family and professional caregivers to recognize the warning signs. Learn about today’s most common scams, how fraudsters stole more than $5.2 million from Cuyahoga County residents last year, and practical […]
August 5 Spice it Up! Oregano Part 1
Older Adult Online Activities Oregano is far more than just a kitchen staple. Its name translates to “joy of the mountain” in ancient Greek, and it boasts up to four times the antioxidants of blueberries. Interestingly, it wasn’t even widely used in the U.S. until after World War II, when returning soldiers brought home a […]
August 12 Black and Jewish America Part 3
Older Adult Online Activities Episode 3 recalls the 1950’s and 1960’s “Grand Alliance” between Black and Jewish communities. From Bown v. Board to Freedom Summer, Jews were the key allies in the Black-led civil rights movement. But by the end of the 1960’s, fractures grew as overseas conflict, and the domestic realities of race and […]
August 19 Spice it Up! Oregano Part 2
Older Adult Online Activities We’re going to follow-up on our herb of the month: oregano. We will discuss the results of trying three recipes with oregano and share some of our own favorite recipes using this herb. Free to participate. Wednesday, August 191:00 – 2:00pm VIA ZOOM Complete the registration form below to participate. You […]
JFSA Makes My Day… Meaningful!
JFSA seeks caring people to join our family, offering a wide range of career opportunities that provide meaningful work to individuals.
JFSA helps individuals and families with