Jewish Family Services of Washtenaw County

• NEED ASSISTANCE at MEDICAL APPOINTMENTS?

JFS now offers "Patient Partners".

Click for more details,  to view the Channel 4 "Ruth to the Rescue" piece, to listen to the NPR (National Public Radio) story, to read the Ann Arbor News article, or to read The Detroit Examiner article.

• IN HONOR OF JUDIE & JERRY LAX

On 1/24 JFS presented Judie & Jerry with the Claire and Isadore Bernstein Leadership Award in recognition of their many years of service to the Jewish community, as well as the greater Ann Arbor community.  Judie is a current member of the JFS Board of Directors and a past director of the Jewish Community Foundation.  Jerry is a Partner at the law firm Bodman LLP.

Click here to make a gift in honor of Judie & Jerry. If you would still like to submit a personal tribute to Judie and Jerry Lax ( a picture, poem, letter, memory, etc.) for their tribute book, please email the tribute as either a Word document or jpeg file to Robin Little at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it by February 9^th. For more information, call Robin @ 769-0209.

Do you have PowerPoint on your computer? If so, click here to view the Tribute Book in honor of Judie & Jerry.

• JOB OPENINGS

1. JFS is hiring a full-time Community Development Specialist for JFS Caregiving Academy Program. For a complete job description, click here. To apply, e-mail resume to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

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• DESPERATELY SEEKING GAS CARDS!

Transportation to seek out or maintain employment is important for all of us.  It is critical for those seeking or trying to maintain employment and who are also facing the loss of housing, utility and other essential services.  They could use your help!  Please make donations of gas cards (e.g. Meijer) in increments of $20 or $25.

Mail or drop off donations of gas cards to Jewish Family Services of Washtenaw County Attn: Lisa Keefauver 2245 S. State St. Suite 200 Ann Arbor, MI 48104.

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• WE'RE APPROVED FOR 3 YEARS !

Jewish Family Services of Washtenaw County (JFS) has been accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF) for a period of three years.  This achievement is an indication of the agency’s dedication and commitment to improving the quality of the lives of the clients served.  Three years’ accreditation is the maximum term that can be awarded.

The CARF report outlined multiple areas of strength at JFS, including:

1. Exceptional, dedicated, and forward-looking board of directors
2. Positive, strong, and vibrant leadership
3. Knowledgeable, capable, highly-motivated and dedicated staff
4. Supportive funders who see JFS as a model for other community agencies
5. Respect for the individual cultural diversity of clients served
6. Dedication to quality assurance and improvement

With goals of long-term sustainability and financial viability, JFS will now be engaged in efforts that leverage the capacity building and financial opportunities afforded by CARF accreditation.  These efforts include moving forward with third party billing for reimbursement of services (i.e., assistance with immigration and naturalization, support for aging in place, and mental health counseling) that are covered by both government and private insurance providers. 

• WE NEED:                                                                     

Children's clothing, toys and books
Baby items, bassinets, strollers, clothing, diapers
Personal care items - shampoo, toothpaste, conditioner,
    sun screen,skin lotion,
    band aids, burn ointment, etc.
Gift cards for Meijer, Kmart, Wal-Mart, Kroger
Gas Cards

Please, contact Merrill Poliner
Coordinator -SPICE Older Adults Program & Migrant Services
Tel. 734-769-0209

• VIDEO PRESENTATION

Please click HERE to view a moving and informative video presentation explaining the invaluable work that Jewish Family Services of Washtenaw County does.

We are honored to fulfill the mission of "Tikkun Olam" - repairing the world.

• DONATIONS WANTED

Please call (734) 769-0209 to coordinate drop-offs.

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