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Rooted in Jewish Values, Serving All Communities

JFS provides critical support services to individuals and families facing challenges, ensuring dignity, stability, and opportunity for all. 

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Our Mission

Inspired by our history and values, Jewish Family Service supports the needs of Jewish individuals and families, refugees and immigrants, and our broader community to achieve well-being, health, and stability.

Who We Are

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Community Connections

JFS connects people through service, learning, and shared purpose. Whether you’re looking to volunteer, partner, or simply show up, there’s a place for you here.

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Financial Assistance

We offer short-term, limited financial assistance to cover unexpected financial shock, such as job losses, interruptions in income, or unexpected expenses that threaten a household’s stability. Our focus is on rent assistance to support housing stability.

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Food Access

JFS has been providing free food to our community for close to 100 years. We improve access to healthy, culturally appropriate food, with dignity and respect, to individuals and families throughout the Puget Sound region.

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Domestic Violence Services

Project DVORA works with survivors of domestic violence, specifically intimate partner violence.

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Older Adult Services

We envision a community in which older adults are valued for the wisdom and experience they possess, and for the contributions they have made and continue to make.

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Refugee & Immigrant Services

Jewish Family Service provides personalized support to help refugees and immigrants establish safe, stable, and self-sufficient lives in the Puget Sound region.

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Supportive Living Services

We provide skilled, compassionate, supportive living services for people with developmental disabilities, persistent mental illness, and brain injuries.

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Community Connections

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Financial Assistance

Man shopping at the Polack food bank looking at vegetables

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Food Access

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Domestic Violence Services

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Older Adult Services

Family of four with two young children looking at each other

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Refugee & Immigrant Services

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Supportive Living Services

The Impact of Your Support

Every donation to JFS directly strengthens individuals and families across Seattle and  Puget Sound. Here’s how your generosity makes a tangible difference in our community.

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2,708

households received healthy food through the Polack Food Bank and home delivery in FY25

1,588

refugees and immigrants found safe housing, employment, and critical support services in FY25

728

older adults and family caregivers received essential care services and stay connected through social programs

Stories of Impact

The people we serve inspire us every day with their resilience, courage, and strength. Their stories reflect the profound difference your support makes in the lives of individuals and families across Seattle and Puget Sound.