Grateful For Your Support

A weekly e-newsletter from JFS of Middlesex County

JFS is a non-profit social services agency serving all members of the community from all backgrounds. Your generous support enables us to provide crucial programs for those in need.

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With Grateful Appreciation...

Thank you to everyone who participated in our first ever online silent auction! Whether you placed a bid, donated, or shared our auction details among your network, we appreciate your support of JFS programs and services.

If you missed this summer's auction, stay tuned for more information about our Holiday Auction in November 2022.

Café Europa Is Back in Person

After two years of online entertainment and home-delivered meals, Café Europa reopened its doors on July 26th with a big celebration. More than 60 Holocaust Survivors gathered for a hot meal and socialization with friends. They enjoyed roast chicken and sweet noodle kugel, along with a spirited performance from violinist David Podles. The delicious meal, lively entertainment and companionship of friends made for a very memorable day.

JFS’ Café Europa is a monthly socialization program that brings together Holocaust Survivors to enjoy a nutritious meal with live entertainment in the company of friends. It relies heavily on the support of volunteers and staff who happily work hard to ensure that the Holocaust Survivors enjoy their time together.

To support Café Europa and essential services for JFS' nearly 200 Holocaust Survivors, call 732-777-1940 or donate online. Thank you for your support!

JFS Kosher Food Pantry On the Road

JFS Middlesex was back in New Brunswick distributing food bags to families attending the YES-ELC St. Ladislaus Preschool's Open House on August 2. Run by Catholic Charities, Diocese of Metuchen, parents and children were greeted with bags full of food and faces full of warm smiles. Special thanks to the family workers at YES-ELC for inviting JFS to participate.

JFS welcomed 16 year old Adina, who helped prepare snack bags for this outreach service project. Having heard about JFS Middlesex programs and services from Congregation B'nai Tikvah, Adina was excited to join JFS in feeding local families in need. She hopes to use her experience to help others in the future.

If you are interested in volunteering with JFS or know someone who needs our services, please email office@jfsmiddlesex.org or call 732-777-1940.

This year, JFS Middlesex will be distributing backpacks full of school supplies to children whose families receive support from JFS. The need for supplies is growing. Last day to drop off items from the Wish List is Friday, August 12, 2022. Learn more here or email womenscenter@jfsmiddlesex.org.