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Upcoming Events
- Woman of Valor: A Tribute to Iris Young
- 3/1/2012, 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm
- JFCS annual event honoring former Executive Director Iris Young to be held at Epping Forest Yacht Club.
Sponsorship opportunities are available. Contact Heather Corey at (904) 394-5727 for more information.
- JFCS Board Meeting
- 3/14/2012, 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm
- "Praying With Lior"
- 3/15/2012, 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm
- This program is FREE and open to the public. Koleinujax at Jewish Family Family & Community Services and the JCA are co-sponsoring a repeat performance of the much acclaimed and award winning documentary film "Praying With Lior". This film follows the challenges and triumphs of Lior, a 12-year old boy with Down Syndrome, as he prepares for his Bar Mitzvah. For more information, call Naomi Mirensky at 394-5777 or nmirensky@jfcsjax.org.
- JFCS Board Meeting
- 5/9/2012, 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm
- JFCS Board Meeting
- 6/13/2012, 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm
Testimonials
Adoption
- “We would have been lost without [FCAP]”
- Adoptive mother
- “[FCAP] was so supportive and helpful and made the adoption process less scary and a special time in our lives. Thank you!”
- Adoptive parent
- “From the first contact with FCAP, I was very impressed and received top-notch service… FCAP is an exceptional agency.”
- Adoptive parent
- “[Our social workers] were wonderful, compassionate and responsive. We would have been lost without them.”
- Adoptive parent
- “FCAP made our dream of expanding our family come true.”
- Adoptive parent
AFL
- “[AFL] makes one realize that you’re never too old to make a change.”
- parent
- “[AFL Thanksgiving Party] allowed me to witness the spirit of compassion.”
- parent
- “The whole program is a blessing to us. It made my family come back together & be closer than ever.”
- parent
- “AFL will really help you succeed in life.”
- student
Counseling
- “I have always been treated with dignity and respect. Receiving counseling has much improved my life. Thank you many times over.”
Financial Assistance
- “I had little hope before I came here.”
- FA client
- “It’s good to know that there are people that really care about helping you.”
- FA client
- “I am just learning how to depend on myself.”
- Challenge Grant client
- “Thank you for treating me with dignity and respect.”
-FA client
- “When I needed a little help – this agency has made the difference in my life.”
- Pantry client
- “Everyone was professional, pleasant, informative and helpful… I am eternally grateful.”
- FA client
- “It was great to not feel like a failure.”
- FA and Pantry client
Jewish Services
- “Our volunteer… is a true mitzvah & a true gift.”
- JHN client
- “Extremely caring and courteous.”
- GCM client
- “[My Geriatric Care Manager made] me feel like I was a person that mattered.”
- GCM client
- “[My Geriatric Care Manager] has been like a member of the family to my mother.”
- adult child of aging parent
- “[My Geriatric Care Manager] treated me with the highest regard as a human being with a disability… I am so very grateful.”