July 2022
When JFSLA’s Art Committee began filling the walls of the JFS Gunther-Hirsh Family Center with art that would provide a calming and inspiring environment for clients and staff alike, they never imagined that they would end up collaborating with two of the most influential LA artists working today.
At last week’s Board Installation, Randy Magnin was appointed as the new Chair of the Jewish Family Service LA Board of Directors for the 2022-2024 term. Joining the Agency more than 30 years ago as a member of the JFSLA Young Leaders group, Randy is a long-time Board member who has also served as Treasurer and chair of the Finance Committee.
On Monday, June 27th, Anita & Stanley’s Kosher Café, Jewish Family Service LA’s senior dining center at the JFS Gunther-Hirsh Family Center, reopened for in-person dining for the first time in over two years. Clients arrived with smiles on their faces and expressed how happy they were to finally be able to socialize with others while having a delicious, nutritious, and free hot meal.
Last week, JFSLA installed the new and returning officers and members of its Board of Directors at an event held at the home of Shana Passman, a long-time board member and past Board Chair.
LOS ANGELES, Calif. (June 30, 2022) – Today, California Governor Gavin Newsom approved the 2022-23 State Budget which includes an unprecedented $36 million dollars in funding for the California Holocaust Survivor Assistance Program. The California Holocaust Survivor Assistance Program (CHSAP) provides resources for five Jewish Family Service agencies – in Los Angeles, San Diego, San Francisco,…
June 2022
On Wednesday, May 25th, Jewish Family Service LA’s Chaverim program held its first in-person event in over two years at the JFS Valley Store Front Resource Center. It was a touching reunion, with tears and heartfelt emotions.
On Wednesday, June 8th, Jewish Family Service LA celebrated its dedicated family of volunteers. The virtual Volunteer Appreciation Event recognized three volunteers for their commitment to helping JFSLA serve the people of Los Angeles.
Eli Veitzer, JFS President and CEO, was appointed as a new Board member of the Network of Jewish Human Service Agencies (NJHSA) for a three-year term at the NJHSA Annual Meeting in May.
In an effort to encourage clients, staff, and volunteers to vote, JFSLA partnered with the LA County Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk to host Flex Vote Centers at the JFS Valley Storefront in North Hollywood and the JFS SOVA Pantry in Van Nuys.
May 2022
Jewish Family Service L.A. announced Tuesday the state of California gave it a $5.7 million grant to purchase the Van Nuys building that contains its food pantry program.
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