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Gail Schulman, JF&CS CEO

Update from the most recent edition of the 
Making Connections newsletter
 

May 13, 2025

Dear Friends,

For many of us following the news, the prospect of reduced government services for those in need is deeply troubling—especially since nearly half of JF&CS’s financial support comes from federal and state government. Amid this uncertainty, I’ve been hearing from many of you who are concerned about what these developments mean for JF&CS and for people who are in danger of falling through the cracks.

At JF&CS, we are continuing to pursue clear and concrete ways in which we can help vulnerable families and make the world better—the embodiment of our commitment to tikkun olam. By offering a range of integrated social services under one roof, we can meet clients’ needs while also addressing the often-complex root causes of their life challenges.

In the last year, JF&CS provided $4.4 million in client assistance and helped over 2,500 individuals move from economic insecurity to stability. In addition to working directly with clients, we're proud to serve as a linchpin of CJP’s Anti-Poverty Initiative, providing training and consultation to organizations serving the Jewish community. And through our roles in government advisory boards and nonprofits, we’re helping to improve the systems people rely on statewide.

Please read on for examples of how JF&CS is helping people in need across the lifespan: from new parents facing economic insecurity, to people facing mental health challenges, to low-income older adults, and more. Thank you for your part in supporting this work.
 

Gail Schulman

Chief Executive Officer

 

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