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Golden Slipper Gems enriches the lives of older adults through personally-delivered programs and services that enhance wellbeing, inspire engagement and foster community.
 
 

Jewish Family and Children’s Services, Bala Cynwyd

Are you or someone you know struggling?
Click here to learn more about how JFCS can help or call 866.JFCS.NOW (866-532-7669)
For specific information, click one of the links below
JFCS Programs and self-help information
Children, Teens and Families 
Adults
Older Adults 
People Living with Disabilities 
Community Connections 
Financial Stability 

Resources For Older Adults https://jewishphilly.org/covid-19-updates/#4
Resources For Food Insecure https://jewishphilly.org/covid-19-updates/#5
Resources For Work Dislocations https://jewishphilly.org/covid-19-updates/#6
Mental Health Resources https://jewishphilly.org/covid-19-updates/#7
Resources For Families & Children https://jewishphilly.org/covid-19-updates/#7
Resources For Students & Young Adults https://jewishphilly.org/covid-19-updates/#10

In these trying times, we know that many are now out of work or soon will be. JEVS Career Strategies is here to help and we are working remotely. Career Counseling sessions can be set-up by calling Wendy Rosenfeldt at 215-832-0878. We can help you with your resume virtually as well.  Fees are on a sliding fee scale and many of our services are free. Please note that this is open to all  https://www.jevshumanservices.org/

JCHAI is a multi-faceted organization with cutting-edge inclusive, supportive vocational programs and living options that helps families throughout the community answer the question "what happens when children with disabilities grow up?"

JCHAI could use some help in providing services to people with disabilities in our community. Donations of supplies or equipment and food supplies. Donations to help us purchase meals for people in the program are also welcome.

The best way to contact JCHAI for donations would be to reach out to either Carmen LeVere at clevere@jchai.org, Dawn Levi at dlevi@jchai.org, or Beth Rosenwasser at bethrosenwasser@jchai.org. You can also call their main number at 610-922-2480.

jkidphilly, a program of Jewish Learning Venture, connects families raising young Jewish children to each other, resources, and happenings around the Greater Philadelphia Jewish community. jkidphilly includes: programs around the Greater Philadelphia area for holidays, mitzvah projects, playdates, mom’s nights out and more! Many of our programs are sensory-friendly to include children who need extra support, and resources for your family to use about holidays, Israel, Jewish values and more.

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Donation Needs in the Community:  Federation Emergency Fund
"The Jewish Federation of Greater Philadelphia is committed to providing essential resources to the entire community during the international crisis caused by the COVID-19 Coronavirus. We are coordinating with all Jewish-affiliated organizations, schools, synagogues and agencies in the region to assess and address emerging needs.
 
Donate today to help us serve the most vulnerable among us. 100% of proceeds raised through the COVID-19 Emergency Fund will go directly towards the COVID-19 response efforts. The Jewish Federation will not take a fee to facilitate the distribution of dollars raised."
-Jewish Federation of Greater Philadelphia
For a full list of resources for elderly, students, families and more, visit JewishPhilly.org
 
OUR CLOSET Powered by JFCS
COVID-19 EMERGENCY CLOTHING PROGRAM
NEEDS YOUR DONATIONS
Our Closet has delivered (safely, with no contact) nearly 60 packages of free, quality clothing to people experiencing emergencies ranging from tragic fires, to escaping domestic violence, to desperately needed clothing for a virtual job interview or a newborn baby. Our Closet is dedicated to providing quality clothing, so please make sure all donations are in very good condition.
 
We have many more requests for these emergency packages and are in urgent need of the following items:
  • Men’s casual clothing - All Sizes (jeans, joggers, khakis, polos, henleys, sweatshirts, etc.)
  • Women’s L, XL & Plus size clothing (especially jeans and yoga pants/leggings)
  • Kids/teen clothing & sneakers/casual shoes - ALL SIZES
  • Men’s sneakers & work boots - ALL SIZES
  • Women’s sneakers & casual/comfortable shoes - ALL SIZES (no heels, please)
  • Men’s basic belts
  • DROP OFF Mondays, 12:30 PM - 2:30 PM & Thursdays, 10:00 AM- 12:00 PM

Our Closet Warehouse in the Marple Crossroads Shopping Center (next to Dress Barn)
400 South State Road, Springfield, PA 19064
Please email Ricki Eisenstein at ricki@ourclosetpa.org to make an appointment for no contact delivery

 

Mitzvah Food Pantry - Delivery Drivers Needed

 

Click the link below to fill out a brief form, and someone from the Jewish Federation will be in touch about exact dates/times/locations. Delivery shifts usually take under two hours and deliver to an average of 6 - 8 homes.
 
Deliveries are using a "knock/drop/go" model. It can be efficient to do this with a partner--one to drive and one to go to the door. Thank you for volunteering!
 
 
Phone a Friend with Federation
Are you able to volunteer to be a regular, dependable person to check-in several times a week with an older adult in the Philadelphia community who is isolated?  Please fill out the form linked below and the Federation will follow up with you.
 
KleinLife - Delivery Drivers Needed
KleinLife's Home Delivered Meals program is still operating and continues to be an essential need for our homebound seniors. Many of our daily participants who attended the congregant meal program are signing on for home delivery on top of their regular clients.  Every Tuesday during the crisis, we are asking for volunteers to help us deliver two week’s worth of meals to over 600 senior clients.  Your safety is just as important to us as our seniors. Procedural details can be found on their website. To volunteer, please contact John Eskate at jeskate@kleinlife.org.
 
(Note: If you are over 65, have any medical conditions, or have any symptoms, please don’t volunteer.)

Adath Israel's Kosher Community Partners

Roling's Bakery
 
Are you getting tired of baking, or searching for yeast and flour in the supermarket? Roling’s bakery is now delivering fresh Kosher baked goods to the Main Line every Friday.
Minimum order of $20 with a $5 delivery fee within 1.5 miles of Adath Israel.
 
Please call the bakery at (215) 635-5524 to place your order.
 
View the selection here or at rolingsthebakery.com
Sun, January 29 2023 7 Shevat 5783