Jewish Family Services of Washtenaw County

 
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Now more than ever, JFS needs your help as we enhance the lives of individuals and families in our community, across the lifespan, with professional, compassionate, and affordable services delivered in the spirit of Jewish values and traditions. We provide:

  • Crisis Management and Support
  • Older Adult and Caregiver Services
  • Employment and Career Services
  • Transportation
  • Youth and Family Support Services
  • Immigration and Resettlement Programs
  • Volunteer Opportunities 

Your support helps people lead better and sustainable lives!

The generosity of our community makes it possible for Jewish Family Services to meet the essential needs of people here at home…year after year. Your financial contribution has the potential to transform the lives of those who are challenged by poverty, disability, aging, addiction, failing health, unemployment, resettlement and other issues.


Make a Donation Online

Make a Donation Online

You can choose to make a one time donation or sign-up for ongoing sustainable donations by phone, mail, or online using your credit or debit card via PayPal, easily and securely.  In addition, you can choose to transfer shares of securities to Jewish Family Services of Washtenaw County.


Annual Campaign Donation

Your annual donation provides critical support for the work of Jewish Family Services. People come to JFS for help with the challenges of life! People come to JFS out of desperation: they cannot put breakfast on the table for their children; they desperately need health care; they lack transportation to their workplace; they seek support for an aging relative. Your gift guarantees that JFS has the resources to help rather than turn people away.

By Mail: Fill out the Printable Donation Form and send your payment to:
Jewish Family Services
FoF Fund
2245 S. State Street, Suite 200
Ann Arbor, MI 48104

By Phone:
Call the Development Director at (734) 769-0209 and make a pledge or gift by credit card.

For Gifts of Securities:
It is easy to transfer shares to Jewish Family Services. Contact Denise Bennett at the Jewish Federation (734) 677-0100 who will facilitate this simple transaction on behalf of JFS.


Other Ways to Donate

Leave a Legacy

Your planned gift or bequest will guarantee the well being of local individuals and families for generations to come. Planned gifts may include cash, securities, real estate or other tangible assets. Discuss your long-term charitable goals with your family and financial planner, then contact Robin Little at (734) 769-0209.

 


Tribute Cards

Honor, celebrate or memorialize family, friends or life cycle occasions with a Jewish Family Services Tribute Card. Now more than ever, a JFS Tribute Card demonstrates that you support JFS, your family in the community.

With a minimum donation of $10, you can order a Tribute Card online and we will mail it on your behalf. Tributes will be acknowledged on a quarterly basis on the website.

Click HERE to provide the information needed and make your secure donation online. If you prefer to order over the telephone, call JFS at (734) 769-0209 and ask to speak with Development Director Robin Little.

 


Matching Gifts Via Your Employer

Double, or even triple, your gift to Jewish Family Services with your employer’s matching gift. Ask your corporate financial manager if your company will match your gift.


Designate a Gift via The United Way

Designate your United Way gift to Jewish Family Services of Washtenaw County – be sure to specify your local agency and the funds will be sent to us. You will receive recognition from both JFS and United Way.


The JFS Children's Afikomen Fund

Established during Passover 2008 to provide an opportunity for children to participate in the spirit and joy of tzedakah by donating their Afikomen reward to children in need. In addition to giving during the Passover season, donations can be made in honor of life cycle events such as a bar or bat mitzvah or birthday. Click here to donate.


In Kind Donations and Our Office Wishlist

A working car, a tank of gasoline, or funds for unexpected expenses can prevent unemployment and homelessness. JFS regularly seeks office equipment, vehicles, and other items in good working order to increase productivity, use in our programs and services, or even help get more volunteers involved.

See Types of In Kind Donations and Our Office Wishlist


Shop or Search the Web while you help JFS

Don't forget to use GoodSearch for all your web shopping and searches. Each time you do, GoodSearch will donate funds to JFS. Click on the logo to the left and then save to your "favorites" for future use.

 

We Need Yours

JFS is going green! Please, help us save trees and money by signing up on our e-mail list. Click here for details.

Online Donations

"Friends of the Family" Annual Donation

Simply enter your name, select "Yes" in the recurring donation dropdown, select "Annual" for the Frequency and enter the Number of Times to donate, enter the amount you want to donate, select whether you want your name displayed or not, and click "Subscribe".

Levels of Giving: (Circle of)
Legacy - > $100,000
Leadership - $10k-$99,000
Traditions - $2,500-$9,999
Generations - $1,000-$2,499
Community - $500-$999
Family - $250-$499
Friends - $100-$249
Giving - up to $99

Ongoing Sustainable Donation

Simply enter your name, select "Yes" in the recurring donation dropdown, select "Monthly, Quarterly, Semi-Annual, or Annual" for the Frequency and enter the Number of Times to donate, enter the amount you want to donate, select whether you want your name displayed or not, and click "Subscribe".

Request Services

Get Started Here!

If you are interested in our services and would like to apply for our assistance, please fill out our Online Service Request Form, or download our Services Request Form (PDF).  If you are interested in more information, please contact us at 734-769-0209 or info@jfsannarbor.org.

Request Services Online

Services Request PDF

Tribute Gifts

Click here for the complete list of tribute gifts to JFS that were made between September 1, 2008 – January 31, 2010.  You can also make a tribute gift from this link.

JFS Contact Info

Jewish Family Services
of Washtenaw County
2245 S. State St.,
Ann Arbor, MI 48104
Phone: (734)769-0209
Fax: (734)769-0224
Email: info@jfsannarbor.org
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Upcoming Events

Big House Big Hearts Run
Sun, Oct 3rd, @8:00am - 12:00PM

We Need Your E-Mail

In order to move to a "green" organizational model to save both trees and postage costs, please let us add your e-mail to our list so that we can communicate with you about upcoming events and campaigns.


We will not abuse your trust and will send e-mails only infrequently.


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