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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The Latest from JFSA

Israel Seminary Scholarship Opportunity

Deadline: April 1, 2025 Applications must include a seminary acceptance letter to be considered complete. The scholarship fund total of $30,000 will be distributed among all approved applicants. Funds are distributed directly to seminary after the student arrives in Israel. Click on the button below to complete the online application.

JAN 23: Five Holistic Brain Care Strategies to Support Cognitive Health

JFSA Brain Health & Wellness Series This month’s topic explores five evidence-based holistic strategies— sense of purpose, clinical aromatherapy, Kirtan Kriya meditation, pet therapy, and more—proven to support brain health and resilience. Participants will learn the science behind these approaches and their impact on reducing the risk of dementia and cognitive decline. Attendees will gain […]

Caregiving with Confidence Workshop

Are you caring for someone with Alzheimer’s or other dementia? Are you noticing memory loss, confusion or unexpected behaviors? Join our free live six week on-line workshop to understand the impact of dementia on you and the person for whom you are caring. You’ll learn to: CLICK HERE TO REGISTER The Caregiving with Confidence Workshop […]

JFSA Makes My Day… Meaningful!

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JFSA seeks caring people to join our family, offering a wide range of career opportunities that provide meaningful work to individuals.