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Aug 23, 2018

JCBA announces the acquisition of JFS by JFSA of Cleveland

The Jewish Community Board of Akron (JCBA) is pleased to announce the acquisition of its affiliated agency Jewish Family Service (JFS) by Jewish Family Service Association of Cleveland (JFSA), effective August 17, 2018. The acquisition was approved by the Boards of the JCBA, JFS and JFSA.

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Jul 25, 2018

Complimentary Rides to High Holiday Services

Are you trying to figure out how you will go to services for Rosh Hashanah or Yom Kippur? Let JFS help you. JFS will be providing complimentary rides to services for the upcoming high holidays. All Senior adults interested in transportation to high holiday services should contact JFS at 330…

Jul 19, 2018

JFS to Offer Driving Assessments

Are you or a loved one concerned about whether or not it is safe for you or your beloved senior to get behind the wheel? Jewish Family Service of Akron is here to help. Call the JFS office at 330-867-3388 to schedule a full driving skills and safety assessment designed to ensure that drivers…

Jul 16, 2018

Silver J-Ticket Updates

Are you an older Jewish adult, or do you have a loved one, who needs homemaking services, transportation to synagogue or light maintenance around the house? The Jewish Family Service of Akron (JFS) is your gateway to the new Silver J-Ticket program offering homemaking, light maintenance and …

Jul 12, 2018

Community Seniors Rely on You

Jewish Family Service of Akron works hard to help members of our community overcome barriers. For example, one resident of Summit Management Buildings that JFS serves shared with a JFS social worker that he did not have transportation to medical appointments. The resident could not speak cle…