Spirit of Giving: JEWISH FAMILY & CHILDREN’S SERVICES

JEWISH FAMILY & CHILDREN’S SERVICES

2688 FRUITVILLE ROAD, SARASOTA, FL 34327 941-366-2224 | JFCS-CARES.ORG

CELEBRATING 35 YEARS OF SERVICE ON THE FLORIDA SUNCOAST, JFCS of the Suncoast continues the Jewish tradition of helping all people, regardless of their religious preference, by offering multi-faceted initiatives that support the individual needs of seniors, veterans, families, and vulnerable youth. This year, JFCS continued to support those deeply affected by COVID-19 in numerous ways. We continued to provide financial assistance to area families having distributed over $600,000 to over 400 families since the onset of the pandemic. We partnered with local churches and neighboring non-profits to distribute 1,800 free meals in Sarasota County and Manatee County. JFCS also collaborated with the Suncoast Women of Action and the Amaryllis Park Neighborhood Association to host a pop-up vaccination event at the Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Public Library, where over 25 people received their first dose of a vaccine, on Sat., July 24. Recently, we began offering free mental health counseling to veterans and healthcare workers. Lastly, JFCS has launched its Adopt-a-Family and Adopt-a-Senior campaigns to solicit donations for seniors and families who need help during the holiday season. More information about all of our programs is available on our website, www.JFCS-Cares.org.