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 many of these services possible.
LAHSA said the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development has paused executing contracts and that 12 organizations, all of which use federal money to house people, are stuck in bureaucratic limbo, spending promised money without signed agreements in a volatile political landscape.
LA homeless shelters are facing a major funding crisis—and programs serving survivors of domestic violence are among those at risk. JFSLA President & CEO Eli Veitzer spoke with KNX News about the nearly 5,700 people experiencing homelessness after leaving violent relationships.
JFSLA’s Special Needs Life Skills Program gives adults with developmental disabilities a welcoming place to express themselves, build confidence, form friendships, and thrive. Thank you to CBS-LA for shining a light on this joyful and vibrant community.
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 JFSLA’s Special Needs Life Skills Program.
Through JFSLA’s Community Impact Network, Barry Gibbons turned his commitment to service into meaningful support for Tools for School—helping secure resources that will provide nearly 500 children with backpacks and essential school supplies.
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