Jewish Family Service Of Saint Paul

Community programming - chaplaincy - our community chaplain provides spiritual and moral support to people of all faiths, ages and backgrounds. This program provides support to isolated individuals in need throughout the community, including correctional facilities. 862 individuals were served by the chaplaincy program. Kosher meals on wheels, provided over 6,899 hot, nutritious and kosher meals to people in need. Our family life education program co-sponsored the community's mental health education conference and provides ongoing programming for women considering life transitions.

Our counseling and early intervention program provided therapy sessions to 115 individuals and families to address difficulties in relationships, dysfunctional behavior, and other crisis situations. Our three licensed therapists provided educational seminars to a variety of audiences participating in community seminars and workshops. Through case management and emergency financial assistance in the form of grants and loans, we helped 48 individuals and families meet their basic needs and avoid eviction/foreclosure and utility shut-off. Our volunteer engagement program packed and delivered passover supplies to 143 families who otherwise couldn't celebrate the holiday and provided holiday gift baskets to 198 families.