Drop & Go Food Drive in honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day
2023-01-16 10:00 - 13:00 (America/New_York) | Rhona Fischer Family Assistance Building, 6 East Miami Avenue, Cherry Hill, 08034, United States
Please consider donating kosher, non-perishable food items and household products to help support clients of our Betsy & Peter Fischer Food Pantry throughout the winter. Most-needed items include: Shelf-Stable Milk, Hot & Cold Cereal, Pancake Mix, Oatmeal, Canned Tomato Products, Canned Fish, Peanut Butter, Jelly, Rice, Pasta, Macaroni & Cheese, Canned Fruits & Vegetables, Kosher Soups, Juice, Snacks, Baby Food, Baby Formula, Diapers, Toiletries, Paper Towels, Toilet Paper, Cleaning Products.
Questions? Contact Deena Neuwirth at 856-477-1314 or dneuwirth@jfedsnj.org.

Project Rainbow Tween Group
2023-01-23 19:15 - 21:00 (America/New_York) | Katz JCC Teen Lounge, 1301 Springdale Road, Cherry Hill, NJ, 08003, United States
Project Rainbow is a safe, affirming, and fun monthly gathering for LGBTQ+ tweens (grades 6 – 8) and their allies. Free and open to the community!
To learn more or RSVP, contact Galia Godel at 856-424-1333 or ggodel@jfedsnj.org.
Presented in collaboration with the Katz JCC. Grant funding provided by the Camden County Board of Commissioners.

Souper Bowl of Caring
2023-01-30 - 2023-02-13 | Rhona Fischer Family Assistance Building, 6 East Miami Avenue, Cherry Hill, 08034, United States
Our beloved Eagles are headed to the Super Bowl on February 12! While millions of Philly sports fans are getting hyped for the big game, we must also be mindful that countless South Jersey families are struggling to put food on the table. The new JFCS “Souper Bowl” initiative aims to ensure that our neighbors in need can enjoy healthful, hot meals throughout the cold winter months.
We encourage community members to donate hearty and nutritious soups through Monday, February 13. (Kosher soups are preferred, but we will gladly accept all donations. Cans and boxes with pop-tops make for easy opening, especially for individuals with limited access to can openers.)
DROP OFF LOCATION:
Rhona Fisher Family Assistance Building / Betsy & Peter Fischer Food Pantry *
6 East Miami Avenue
Cherry Hill, NJ 08034
* There is a 24/7 collection container, located outside the Feldman Carriage House at the rear of the parking lot.
Questions? Contact Deena Neuwirth at (856) 477-1314.

Understanding the New Jersey Comprehensive Assessment Tool (NJCAT)
2023-02-15 19:00 - 20:30 (America/New_York) | Virtual Program
This disability workshop will explore the New Jersey Comprehensive Assessment Tool (NJCAT). The NJCAT evaluates an individual’s need for support in three main areas: self-care, behavioral, and medical. The results also establish the individual’s tier, which determines the annual budgets that will be available for services.
All Upcoming Workshops
* Wednesday, February 15: Understanding the New Jersey Comprehensive Assessment Tool (NJCAT)
* Wednesday, April 19: Wills, Trusts, and Guardianship
* Thursday, June 8: Navigating Benefits
Register Now!

This Life Counts
2023-02-28 19:00 - 20:30 UTC | Kellman Brown Academy, 1007 Laurel Oak Rd, Voorhees Township, New Jersey, 08043
JFCS and Kellman Brown Academy are proud to present This Life Counts, a suicide awareness and prevention program for tweens, teens, and parents. This in-person presentation is intended for 5th through 8th graders, along with their parents, friends, and community members. An expert panel will discuss the role of depression; warning signs, risk factors, and stressors; protective factors that help prevent youth suicide; resources and tools for communication.
Walk-ins are welcome but advance RSVP is appreciated. Questions? Contact Toby Miller: tmiller@kellmanbrownacademy.org.
Grant funding provided by the Camden County Board of Commissioners.

Purim Drop & Go Food Drive
2023-03-08 10:00 - 13:00 (America/New_York) | Rhona Fischer Family Assistance Building, 6 East Miami Avenue, Cherry Hill, 08034, United States
Feed a stranger. Nourish your soul.
In honor of Purim, JFCS is seeking donations of non-perishable kosher food items and household products to help nourish our neighbors in need. There will be collection containers outside the Rhona Fischer Family Assistance building for contactless drop off. Questions? Contact Deena Neuwirth at 856-477-1314. Most-needed donations include:
• Shelf-Stable Milk
• Hot & Cold Cereal
• Pancake Mix
• Oatmeal
• Canned Tomato Products
• Canned Fish
• Peanut Butter
• Jelly
• Rice
• Pasta
• Macaroni & Cheese
• Canned Fruits &
Vegetables
• Kosher Soups
• Juice
• Snacks
• Baby Food
• Baby Formula
• Diapers
• Toiletries
• PaperTowels
• Toilet Paper
• Cleaning Products

Shifting Gears: Tools to Jumpstart your Career Transition
2023-03-21 19:00 - 20:30 (America/New_York) | Katz JCC, 1301 Springdale Road, Cherry Hill, NJ, 08003, United States
Are you looking to make a change but don’t know where to start? Join JFCS for an interactive program for women looking to make a career transition! Keynote speaker Debbie Deissroth, MBA, PCC, SPHR, SHRM-SCP has built a career positioning people for success as a Human Resources leader, focused on leadership development, team building, and performance coaching. She helps women navigate journey and realize their career potential.
This program is free and open to the community! Advance RSVP is preferred but walk-ins are welcome!
Register Now!

Grant funding provided by the Jewish Women’s Foundation

Passover Drop & Go Food Drive
2023-03-28 10:00 - 13:00 (America/New_York) | Rhona Fischer Family Assistance Building, 6 East Miami Avenue, Cherry Hill, 08034, United States
“All who are hungry, come and eat!”
JFCS is seeking donations of Kosher for Passover food to help our neighbors in need celebrate the holiday. Most-needed Passover items include: Matzo • Matzo Meal • Matzo Ball Soup Mix • Passover Cake Mixes • Cake Meal • Gefilte Fish • Borscht • Chicken Broth • Grape Juice • Canned Fish • Canned Fruits & Vegetables • Dried Fruits & Nuts.
When cleaning your home to eliminate chametz / grain products for Passover, please consider donating any unopened, nonperishable food items you no longer wish to keep in your home, including cereal, rice, pasta, tomato products, peanut butter, and jelly.
* For 24/7 donations, please use the collection container at 6 East Miami Avenue, located outside the Feldman Carriage House at the rear of the parking lot.
** For those who wish to donate on the East Side of Cherry Hill, we are accepting donations at our main office (1301 Springdale Road) on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9am – 2pm.
Questions? Contact Deena Neuwirth at (856) 477-1314.

Stepping Out with JFCS
2023-03-30 18:30 - 22:30 (America/New_York) | Congregation Beth El, 8000 Main Street, Voorhees, NJ, 08043, United States
It’s game time! Join us at our annual Stepping Out fundraiser to find out why “JFCS is a slam dunk” for thousands of vulnerable individuals living in Camden, Burlington, and Gloucester counties. Our March Madness-themed event will include delicious dinner stations, an open bar, music and dancing, games, and dozens of fabulous auction items!
BUY TICKETS!

To learn about donating Stepping Out auction items, please contact Kelly Guiliano at 856-424-1333 or kguiliano@jfedsnj.org.

Disability Workshop on Estate Planning
2023-04-19 19:00 - 20:30 (America/New_York) | Virtual Program
The JFCS Disability Services Committee presents a free workshop:
What Is an Estate Plan and Why Do You Need One
Demystifying Wills, Trusts, Power of Attorney, and Healthcare Directives
Presented by Jamie Shuster Morgan, Esq.
Fendrick Morgan
Ms. Morgan works closely with clients and their families to provide real-life solutions for their needs. Recognizing that each client and each family dynamic is unique, she strives to help her clients create plans that address their specific situation. Just as no two families are the same, no two estate plans should be either.
Mark your calendar for our final workshop!
* Thursday, June 8: Navigating Benefits
Register Now!

17th Annual Dubrow Vocational Celebration Breakfast
2023-05-05 08:00 - 10:00 (America/New_York) | Katz JCC, 1301 Springdale Road, Cherry Hill, NJ, 08003, United States
Join JFCS for our 17th Annual Dubrow Vocational Celebration Breakfast! This special morning will pay tribute to the empowerment, independence, and potential of the clients in our Disability Services Supported Employment Program. This event is sponsored by the Dubrow and Gelman families in loving memory of Ellen and Ron Dubrow.
Free to attend – advance RSVP is required by clicking HERE.

5K Run / 5K Walk 4 Family & Friends with Cancer
2023-05-07 07:30 - 11:00 (America/New_York) | Voorhees Middle School, 1000 Holly Oak Drive
The 15th Annual 5K Run / 5K Walk 4 Family and Friends with Cancer is set for Sunday, May 7, 2023! Register to run or walk the 5K! This event directly benefits both The Abramson Cancer Center at the University of Pennsylvania and the Jewish Family and Children’s Service (JFCS) Financial Assistance for Cancer Patients Program. Let’s get out there and have fun!
To register to walk or run, click HERE.

Flagging of the Graves at Crescent Memorial Park
2023-05-07 10:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York) | Crescent Memorial Park, 7349 Westfield Avenue, Pennsauken, NJ, 08110, United States
Please join JFCS, the Jewish War Veterans, the Camden County Board of Commissioners, and the Office of Veterans Affairs to flag approximately 1,200 Jewish veteran’s graves at Crescent Memorial Park Cemetery on Sunday, May 7 at 10 AM. Registration is required and space is limited. This event will occur rain or shine. Please wear comfortable walking shoes. You may bring a brush to clean off graves and a hammer to help push the flags into the ground.
To register, click HERE.

Flagging of the Graves at Locustwood Memorial Park
2023-05-21 10:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York) | Locustwood Memorial Cemetery, 1500 Marlton Pike W,, 08002, Cherry Hill, NJ, 08002, United States
Please join American Legion Post 372 to flag one section of Locustwood Memorial Park on Sunday, May 21. Registration is required and space is limited. Must be 18 years of age or older to participate. This event is NOT open to the public, and JFCS has been assigned the Jewish section with a maximum of 15 volunteers. Flags will be provided on-site. This event will occur rain or shine. Please wear comfortable walking shoes. You may bring a brush to clean off graves and a hammer to help push the flags into the ground. You should also bring your own water. There will be no opening ceremony so please arrive promptly.
To RSVP, click HERE.

Disability Workshop: Navigating Benefits
2023-06-08 19:00 - 20:30 (America/New_York) | Virtual Program
Our final workshop of the season will review what Benefits Counseling can offer for individuals with disabilities and how it can provide valuable information regarding employment and Social Security benefits.

Register Now!

Justin Wolfe Memorial Benefit
2023-06-11 17:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | The Estate at Monroe, 1351 North Black Horse Pike, Williamstown, 08094, United States
Across the country, fentanyl is devastating families and communities: more than 107,000 people in the U.S. died of drug overdoses in 2021. About two-thirds of those deaths involved synthetic opioids – primarily fentanyl. A nearly invisible poison, fentanyl is 50 times more potent than heroin. Just two milligrams of fentanyl – an amount that could fit on the tip of a pencil – is a potentially lethal dose.
Our South Jersey community is not immune from this crisis. Please join Gregg Wolfe on Sunday, June 11 for the Justin Wolfe Memorial Benefit, honoring those individuals who have lost their battle against addiction. This event is underwritten by Gregg so that 100% of the proceeds will benefit JFCS addiction awareness and youth prevention programming.
One more death is one too many. To buy tickets or make a donation, click HERE.

Pride Month Film Screening & Panel Discussion: Take Me to Prom
2023-06-27 18:15 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | Cherry Hill Public Library, 1100 Kings Highway North, Cherry Hill, NJ, 08034, United States
Join JFCS, the Cherry Hill Public Library, and Cherry Hill Township for a screening of the award-winning short film Take Me to Prom, followed by a panel discussion surrounding the prom experience through the decades, led by members of the JFCS LGBTQ+ Aging with Pride group.

6:15pm – Light Refreshments
7:00pm – Film Screening & Panel Discussion

This event is free and open to the community! Advance registration preferred by clicking HERE.

JFCS Annual Celebration
2023-10-12 19:00 - 20:30 (America/New_York) | Katz JCC, 1301 Springdale Road, Cherry Hill, NJ, 08003, United States
Mark your calendar for a special evening recognizing the extraordinary efforts of our dedicated JFCS board members, advisory council, volunteers, and staff! More details to follow.

This event is sponsored by Fox Rothschild LLP / Ian D. Meklinsky

Freedom Song
2024-04-14 13:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York) | Katz JCC, 1301 Springdale Road, Cherry Hill, NJ, 08003, United States
Freedom Song is an original musical production created and performed by individuals who are current or past residents of Beit T’Shuvah, the interdenominational Jewish treatment program in Los Angeles. Freedom Song showcases a family celebrating a Passover Seder while also confronting the impact of addiction on the entire gathering.
