Jewish Family Service Of Nashville And Middle Tenn Inc

Family life education provided benefit to 198 individuals through various programs and activities designed to strengthen jewish family life. Jfs hosts and moderates support groups (including anxiety, grief, and caregiver groups), group presentations and workshops, and youth services, such as the healthy skills for healthy kids workshops. In addition, 40 individuals were directed to our job network to assist their search for employment.

Senior services provides support to 279 senior adults and people with disabilities in the nashville jewish community. This is accomplished through a volunteer program for those who are unable to leave their homes and a luncheon program for mobile seniors, giving them anopportunity to socialize with their peers. In addition, jfs brings jewish life to assisted living facilities through shabbat and holiday services.

Provides emergency financial assistance or a monthly food box containing kosher food items to those in need. Recipients are interviewed by a social worker to determine eligibility.