Jewish Family Services Makes a Difference in Silicon Valley

Between July 2006 and June 2007, JFS changed the lives of the following 6,700 people:

• CRISIS SERVICES/Project N.O.A.H.:
  • 214 people received crisis counseling and assistance (including food)
• INFO & REFERRAL:
  • More than 3,200 people received information and referrals to additional community services
• SENIORS:
  • 425 isolated elderly received home visits, holiday packages and case management services
  • 115 Chai House residents received one of more of the following: wellness workshops, visits, assistance with daily living, and case management services
  • 54 caregivers of elderly parents and other relatives received support, encouragement, and information regarding care options
  • 168 holocaust survivors received one or more of the following: important Claims Conference information, home visits, updates on survivors activities, emergency services, homemaker assistance, and greater access to medical service
• COUNSELING SERVICES:
  • 67 individuals and families received case management and/or counseling
  • 19 parents received parenting support services
  • JFS provided counseling and consultation at South Peninsula Hebrew Day School, Yavneh Day School, Eitz Chaim Hebrew Academy, APJCC Preschool, Gan Ronit, and Kinderland Preschool
• VOLUNTEERS:
  • 455 people (including adults, teens, children, seniors, and families) touched thousands of lives as holiday package preparers and deliverers, Chaplain Aides, Knitzvah members, ESL tutors, toy and food drive organizers, Friendly Visitors, and more.
• EMPLOYMENT:
  • 141 underemployed adults received job training, vocational assessments, resumé assistance and job referrals
• EMIGRES:
  • 1,880 Russian émigrés received our monthly Russian newsletter. Of these, 431 did one or more of the following:
    • participated in ESL (English as a 2nd Language) classes
    • attended our citizenship program
    • received case management services for frail and elderly relatives
    • participated in JFS-sponsored social/cultural events

All in all, last year Jewish Family Services of Silicon Valley enhanced the lives of over 6,700 people! With your support, we will continue to make a difference.