Skip to menu
Skip to content
Donate Now

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.”