August 2026
Dozens of women and children in LA who survived domestic violence at risk of losing shelter services By Makenna Cramer | LAist Housing & HomelessnessPublished Aug 3, 2026 One year ago, Congress defunded public media. Now that we’re 100% community funded, please become a sustaining member or increase your existing membership today. More than three dozen women…
July 2026
CBS-LA | Workforce Readiness for Adults with Special Needs Aired on KCAL-LA News | July 29, 2026 JFSLA’s Special Needs Life Skills Program gives adults with developmental disabilities a welcoming place to express themselves, build confidence, form friendships, and thrive—shifting the focus from disabilities to abilities Thank you to CBS Los Angeles for shining a…
Advocacy That Makes a Difference By Eli VeitzerJFSLA President & CEO When people think about Jewish Family Service LA, they often think about the direct services we provide—food, counseling, senior support, domestic violence services, and so much more. But an important part of our work happens behind the scenes: advocating for public funding that makes…
KNX News – L.A. homeless shelters are facing a major funding crisis—and survivors of domestic violence are at risk. KNX NewsAired on July 28, 2026 at 6:30 AM on KNX-AM (Los Angeles, CA)Los Angeles, CA, United States Los Angeles homeless shelters are facing a major funding crisis—and programs serving survivors of domestic violence are among those…
Making an Impact Through Connection JFSLA’s Community Impact Network (CIN) connects young professionals to JFSLA and provides meaningful opportunities to volunteer, advocate, and support JFSLA’s mission. Through CIN, members gain a deeper understanding of JFSLA’s work and find ways to apply their skills, experiences, and connections to make an impact for the people of Los…
Uncertainty looms over homeless funds as feds and local agency go blow for blow By Audrey McGlinchyStaff WriterJuly 28, 2026Link to LATimes The women living at an undisclosed two-story building in Los Angeles mark their comings and goings on a sign-in sheet using numbers instead of names, just one of the many measures to ensure the…
A Resume, a Job, and a New Beginning When Steven Stern retired after a 36-year career in the insurance industry, he was not interested in simply slowing down. He wanted to put his experience to work in ways that could help others move forward. He found that opportunity through the Life Skills Program, part of…
June 2026
JFSLA Honors Its Family of Volunteers Jewish Family Service LA’s annual Volunteer Appreciation brunch, held on June 11th at the Gunther-Hirsh Family Center, brought together more than 90 volunteers, staff, board members, family members, and friends to honor the people whose steady presence helps JFSLA serve vulnerable Angelenos across the city. This year’s honorees were…
Services for older adults in LA at risk as state leaders consider funding shift The Brief by Makenna Cramer for LAist The Jewish Family Service L.A. senior center in the Fairfax Village neighborhood provides hot lunches and activities for older adults. Group lunches, home-delivered meals and caregiver support programs are among the services that L.A.-area older…
Holocaust Survivors Day As part of Holocaust Survivor Day on June 4, Cafe Europa participants met with Maimonides School students to share their stories.
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