November 2022
Nancy Volpert, JFSLA Senior Director of Public Policy and Community Engagement, was awarded the Marjorie Braude Award, presented by the City of Los Angeles Domestic Violence Alliance, which honors individuals and organizations leading innovative and collaborative efforts to reduce and eradicate domestic violence in the City of Los Angeles.
On October 26th, the West Hollywood Disability Advisory Board presented its Nonprofit Award to JFSLA’s programs at the West Hollywood Comprehensive Service Center (WHCSC). The award, presented by West Hollywood’s Mayor Pro Tempore, Sepi Shyne, recognizes JFSLA’s exceptional services provided to people with special needs and diverse abilities.
For the past several years, Bombas, a sock and apparel company, has donated socks and other clothing items to JFS Hope’s domestic violence services and the JFS SOVA Community Food and Resource Program.
October 2022
At their September meeting, the Jewish Family Service LA Board of Directors voted to support Proposition 1 (Prop 1), which will appear on the November 8th California ballot.
JFS Hope has dedicated the Linda’s Library & Art Space at the Hope North emergency domestic violence shelter in memory of Linda Levine, a passionate supporter of JFS Hope’s services.
In 2018, Liana Garcia was in search of a new workplace. She had 22 years of experience working for two domestic violence emergency shelters in Los Angeles when the program suddenly ended. Wanting to remain in her field, Liana applied to JFS Hope, Jewish Family Service LA’s domestic violence program
This year, as part of Jewish Family Service LA’s intern program, the agency welcomed 19 social work students in Master’s Degree programs to help them gain experience and receive hands-on training.
Earlier this year, Jewish Family Service LA launched its 2022 Voter Engagement Project. The goal of the project is to increase voter registration and participation among eligible clients, staff, and volunteers. JFS believes voter engagement is a critical part of our work. It not only empowers the people and the communities we serve, but also…
September 2022
On August 31st, Jewish Family Service LA held an educational forum for its Board members to learn more about the economic and other drivers of homelessness, understand the policy landscape and how housing and other policies impact older adults and survivors of intimate partner violence who are housing insecure.
With the rise of food and living costs, more and more people are turning to the JFS SOVA Community Food & Resource Program for support. It is estimated that approximately one in every 5 people in Los Angeles are affected by food insecurity. Now more than ever, it is essential for us to provide fresh and healthy food to LA families all year long. For this reason, we are reimagining our food drives to be more effective and compassionate.
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