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Since 1875, JFSA Cleveland has provided progressive solutions to individuals and families to help them face life’s challenges with confidence. We work together with families to find the right solution, whether dealing with issues surrounding mental illness, developmental disabilities, aging, domestic violence, homelessness, financial distress and many others.

JFSA’s impact in Northeast Ohio is inspiring. Whether through JFSA Cleveland, JFS Akron, Hebrew Shelter Home or the Cleveland Chesed Center, individuals and families find solutions to face life’s challenges with confidence.

35,720

kosher meals were delivered to older adults by volunteers.

1,279

nights of temporary emergency shelter provided through the Hebrew Shelter Home.

499

Holocaust Survivors received assistance with reparations, personal care, case management, and help obtaining food, clothing and medical care.

556

individuals with serious mental illness received mental health services.

645

households made over 6,197 visits to the Cleveland Chesed Center’s kosher food pantry.

725

families received Kosher for Passover groceries easing their financial burden at Passover time.

732

individuals and families received help from the Alzheimer’s & Dementia program.

700

medical appointments in podiatry, ophthalmology, dentistry, and geriatrics were provided through Alyson’s Place Medical Clinic.

50

residential sites throughout Northeast Ohio provided housing for adults with developmental disabilities and adults with mental illness.

220

domestic violence survivors were helped with services throughout the community.

382

students received $1, 846,140 in grants, loans and scholarship for the 2023-2024 school year through the College Financial Aid program.

Your support helps ensure that JFSA Cleveland will continue to help individuals and families face life’s challenges far into the future.

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2025 Annual Meeting & Grand Opening of JFSA History Exhibit

Wednesday December 3, 2025JFSA Headquarters29125 Chagrin Blvd | Pepper Pike, OH 44122 Annual Meeting 7-7:30pm JFSA History Exhibit Grand Opening and Dessert Reception 7:30-8:30pm Dietary laws observed. Limited seating. Registration required no later than 11/26. For more information, call Kim at 216.504.6451.

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Holocaust Survivor Legacy Project

Jewish Family Service Association of Cleveland with support from the Jewish Federation of Cleveland created the Holocaust Survivor Legacy Project, a series of individual books containing first-hand accounts from Holocaust survivors of their childhood, Holocaust experience and their lives after World War II. It is the objective of the Holocaust Legacy Project to highlight the […]

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