Jewish Family Services of Western New York

Home
United States
Buffalo, NY
Jewish Family Services of Western New York

Every person in the JFS Buffalo service area coping with significant life challenge or personal change.

We are a multifaceted agency offering a broad range of complementary, integrated services delivered by highly qualified professionals in psychiatry, psychology, nursing, social work and rehabilitation counseling; committed volunteers and community contributors. Our services are available to all individuals – from infants, children and adolescents to families and the frail elderly – regardless of r

eligious affiliation, ethnicity, race, culture, gender or ability to pay. Our compassionate health care and social service professionals administer comprehensive programs that offer comfort, counseling and connection to a broad network of support. In every service area – from elder care to refugee resettlement to behavioral and physical health – JFS focuses on client-directed treatment of the whole self. We are guided by the essential connection between mental well-being, physical wellness and positive self worth.

09/04/2026

Our clients often need reliable transportation to and from work, school, to run errands, and to stay connected with family, friends, and community. Wheels for Workers 716, one of our long-standing partners, provides ready to ride bicycles for our clients in need.

09/03/2026

We were saddened to hear of Gloria Steinem's passing yesterday. Gloria was a Jewish journalist, feminist, and activist who remained active for the entirety of her life. Known for her passion for and dedication to the feminist movement, Steinem's work was certainly Resolute and Purpose Driven, and she was a Mensch above all. May her memory be a blessing to all who need it.

08/31/2026

Kathy’s Happy Helpers, a local volunteer group, has partnered with JFS for years to gather donations and set up apartments for clients moving into their new homes. Recently, they’ve been gathering professional clothing for our Career Services Clients. Their donations have allowed our clients to start their new roles with professional attire that matches their new job setting, stress-free!

08/28/2026

We take pride in our work, and believe that when our employees feel valued, equipped with the right tools for the job, and connected to purpose, they are able to do their best work. Interested in joining our team? Visit https://jfswny.org/careeropportunitiesandinternships/ to apply today.

08/26/2026

At Jewish Family Services of WNY, we strive to embody our values in all that we do. Being Purpose Built is a key part of the work we do each day, but what does that mean? To be Purpose Built means that the services and programs JFS’ offers our community are intentionally crafted with our clients in mind, respecting their individuality while supporting the WNY community’s needs. Let us know how you strive to be Purpose Built in the comments below!

08/24/2026

Clients seeking their first role in the United States face unexpected and unique hurdles in the job search process. JFS’ strong connections with local employers and in-depth knowledge of industry requirements ease this journey for JFS’ clients, clients like Sarah. Stories like Sarah’s make us excited to remain resolute in serving all who reside in our community.

08/19/2026

Fresh, local produce makes a huge difference in cooking and eating well. Janelle Thiessen, the Jewish Federation Apartments Service Coordinator, has been able to secure the FeedMore WNY farm truck to bring fresh, local produce directly to the Federation apartments. On the first day, over 40 people purchased fresh produce! The farm truck will continue to make visits to residents year-round, providing them with the opportunity to purchase fresh produce at an affordable price. Residents can even utilize SNAP benefits to receive 50% off, making this a truly accessible collaboration.

08/14/2026

Gardening promotes wellness not only physically by providing fresh food, but mentally, too! JFS’ Community Enrichment Team led a wellness gardening event with a group of local women. We talked about soil testing, safe fertilizer application, raised garden beds, shared stories about group members’ gardening experience, and created container gardens to take home that included tomato and lettuce seedlings.

Thanks to The Tool Library, we were even able to auction off a year-long membership, allowing the lucky winner to ‘rent’ gardening tools for free for a year.

08/12/2026

Thanks so much for sharing, Aaron! Mensches like you make our work happen each day, and we’re so glad to have you on the team.

08/11/2026

Congratulations to Molly Carr for being named 188 on Buffalo Business First’s 2026 Power 200 Women list! The annual Power 200 Women list, celebrates the top business leaders in Western New York.

View the full list at https://www.bizjournals.com/buffalo/news/2026/06/11/buffalo-power-200-women-2026-business.html?fbclid=IwY2xjawTm0MRwZG9mBWV4dG4DYWVtAjEwAGJyaWQRMWhoVmpsMXhraEJuMDNoUnhzcnRjBmFwcF9pZBAyMjIwMzkxNzg4MjAwODkyAAEeM1o0OA5oPc96V0U5KFX0HQEndov6ooKHcqBysReInzej5AQqM4TSqjm_UyE_aem_CV9poabwm6PY3hlrzh9LtQ

Address

70 Barker Street
Buffalo, NY
14209

Website

http://www.jfswny.org/

Alerts

Be the first to know and let us send you an email when Jewish Family Services of Western New York posts news and promotions. Your email address will not be used for any other purpose, and you can unsubscribe at any time.

Want your practice to be the top-listed Clinic in Buffalo?