The COVID-19 Emergency Response Fund assists Jewish Family Services in addressing the immediate needs of the Jewish residents in Guilford county during this critical time. If you are experiencing hardship and would like to apply for help, please download the application.

Completed applications should be submitted to Betsy Gamburg, JFS Director
email: bgamburg@shalomgreensboro.org
mail: Jewish Family Services of Greensboro, 5509-C West Friendly Ave., Greensboro, NC 27410
or apply by telephone: (336) 852-4829 x225

Guidelines for distribution and eligibility can be found here.

Tobee W. and Leonard J. Kaplan JFS Client Assistance Fund

All donations to the emergency response will be designated to this fund.

Click here to donate.

Did you know one aspect of the recently passed CARES Act includes new charitable giving incentives?  To bolster charitable giving in a time of economic downturn, a $300 above-the-line tax deduction for charitable giving, will be eligible to both itemizers and non-itemizers alike. The CARES Act also raises itemized charitable contribution deduction limits for individuals who itemize their deductions and claim the charitable contribution deduction.   

New JFS Program—Help us help our community!

CARS: A Vehicle Donation Program

JFS has partnered with CARS, an experienced national vehicle donation program. JFS will receive 80% of the profits when you donate your car. These funds will help support the programs, services, and emergency assistance fund of JFS.  

The process is simple and requires only a call to JFS to begin. CARS will contact you to pick up the car, handles all paperwork, and will send you a tax receipt. Call JFS (336) 852-4829 and say you want to donate your vehicle—car, truck, boat and even airplanes! You may also visit CARS online and begin the process through the special JFS portal.

David D. Frazier, z"l

David Frazier, our Volunteer Coordinator at JFS for 7 years, passed away on June 28, 2020. His joy, his kindness, and his passion for life and helping others made a lasting impression in our community. He will be missed. May his memory always be a blessing.

HELP FILL THE FOOD PANTRY

The JFS Food Pantry provides food to more than 100 local families who are struggling to put food on the table. In 2019, 12,988 pounds of food were distributed, and, 544 volunteer hours were logged in by community members. 

It's Easy to Contribute

You can help fill the JFS Food Pantry by ordering from our Amazon Wish List. Please Address deliveries to Jewish Family Services at 5509-C West Friendly Ave, Greensboro, NC 27410. Food may also be dropped of in the front foyer at the Federation building at the above address.

OUR MISSION

Guided by Jewish values and traditions, Jewish Family Services, a constituent agency of the Greensboro Jewish Federation, supports and empowers individuals and families in the Jewish community by providing a range of supportive and mental health services to assist all of its members to meet life’s challenges. The agency develops and promotes programs that contribute to vibrant Jewish life and to the well-being of the greater Greensboro community.