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JFS Vancouver
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Charity Organization
Uplifting Lives in Vancouver and BC's Lower Mainland
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For over 88 years, JFS Vancouver has been enhancing the quality of lives in Vancouver and the Lower Mainland.

Guided by the Jewish value of Tikkun Olam (repairing the world), we support the social, physical, and emotional wellness of all people.

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Jewish Family Services - Vancouver
JFS delivers a continuum of social services to individuals and families of all ages and stages of life, supporting them to live healthy and productive lives.
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Thank you to all our Hanukkah Hamper donors who shared the warmth and light of Hanukkah with JFS families this year! Your generosity truly embodies the spirit of this season 🕎

#JFSVancouver #CommunityCare #MakeADifference #Hanukkah2025 #HanukkahHampers
December 31, 2025 at 1:00 AM
We are beyond grateful to @causewecarefoundation for their generous donation of care packages for single mothers and their children! Thank you for spreading kindness and making the Hanukkah season brighter for JFS Families 🫶

#CommunityCare #MakeADifference #Hanukkah2025 #HanukkahHampers
December 30, 2025 at 10:30 PM
Only 3 days left to donate and receive a 2025 tax-deductible receipt! 🕒

💙 Make your Friends of the Family gift now: https://loom.ly/PDKqv9Y.

Your gift provides support to families and individuals seeking stability and hope—whether they're long-time neighbours or newcomers rebuilding their lives.
December 29, 2025 at 5:04 PM
“I wasn’t going to jump up and kiss the moon. I just needed a glimmer of hope. When you don’t have any, that much is a lot.” – Don, JFS Client

Your generosity is that glimmer of hope for people rebuilding their lives.

🫶 Give today at https://loom.ly/ANVmv3Q.

#JFSVancouver #FriendsOfTheFamily
December 23, 2025 at 5:04 PM
Hanukkah reminds us that even in the darkest times, a little light can make all the difference.

🕯️Celebrate the miracle of light with a Hanukkah gift today: https://loom.ly/B5boyn0.

From food security to emergency aid—your generosity brings light, warmth, and hope when someone needs it most.
December 15, 2025 at 5:05 PM
“When you don’t have any hope, even a little is a lot.” – Don

Don came to JFS at one of the lowest points in his life. Through counselling, food support, and emergency financial aid, he found something else: hope.

💙 Donate now to help others like Don rebuild their lives: https://loom.ly/2A5RH8U.
December 10, 2025 at 5:05 PM
Today on #GivingTuesdayCA your generosity will help someone in our community who is working hard to rebuild stability. 💖

💙 Make your #FriendsOfTheFamily gift today: https://loom.ly/9bzbbvY
December 2, 2025 at 6:30 PM
For over 89 years, JFS has been a trusted place for people to turn when life falls apart—whether due to poverty, illness, mental health struggles, displacement, or unexpected crises.

Join us in continuing this legacy.

Donate today and ensure no one faces hardship alone: https://loom.ly/aQgRLOo
November 27, 2025 at 12:45 AM
More people than ever are turning to JFS carrying stories of heartbreak and resilience—seeking food support, emergency financial aid, counselling, and hope. But you can help JFS say "Yes, we're here for you".

Your act of compassion will change someone’s life.
Give today: https://loom.ly/hJstNk4
November 21, 2025 at 9:40 PM
THANK YOU everyone who joined us for Project Isaiah!

To our incredible partners—synagogues, schools, matching donors Sandy & Ian Penn, and sponsors Still Creek Press and Bulldog Bag Ltd—your support means everything.

Missed the campaign? There’s still time! Learn more: https://loom.ly/RXE_oCg
October 23, 2025 at 5:03 PM
Join Raye Schiller and Antonia Lassar, hosts of the hit queer/Jewish podcast Yenta!, for a live comedy experience.

📆 Saturday, Oct 25, 2025
🕧 7:30pm - 9pm
📍 St. Andrew's-Wesley United Church
🎟️ $18

Learn more or register at https://loom.ly/--zDZXs

#JQTVancouver #JQTMentalHealthSeries
October 22, 2025 at 3:45 PM
Come lift your voice in community at a special evening of group singing led by songleader Antonia Lassar. No experience necessary!

📆 Friday, Oct 24, 2025
🕧 6pm - 9pm
📍 Peretz Centre for Secular Jewish Culture
💲 A potluck dish OR $18 per adult.

Learn more: https://loom.ly/WM4mTKk

#JQTVancouver
October 19, 2025 at 4:01 PM
Food is our future.

#WorldFoodDay 2025 calls for global collaboration to build a peaceful, sustainable and food-secure world.

Let’s continue to act Hand in Hand for better foods and a better future.

https://www.fao.org/world-food-day/en

#FAO80 #HandInHand #BetterTogether
October 16, 2025 at 8:02 PM
Join Raye Schiller and Antonia Lassar, hosts of the hit queer/Jewish podcast Yenta!, for a live comedy experience.

📆 Saturday, Oct 25, 2025
🕧 7:30pm - 9pm
📍 St. Andrew's-Wesley United Church
🎟️ $18

Learn more or register at https://loom.ly/--zDZXs

#JQTVancouver #JQTMentalHealthSeries
October 12, 2025 at 8:00 PM
Come lift your voice in community at a special evening of group singing led by songleader Antonia Lassar. No experience necessary!

📆 Friday, Oct 24, 2025
🕧 6pm - 9pm
📍 Peretz Centre for Secular Jewish Culture
💲 A potluck dish OR $18 per adult.

Learn more: https://loom.ly/WM4mTKk

#JQTVancouver
October 10, 2025 at 5:04 PM
Have you filled your Project Isaiah bag with nourishing pantry essentials?

Tomorrow is the last day to drop-off you filled bag at one of our community partners!

Find drop-off locations or participate in the Virtual Food Drive at https://loom.ly/8V1m70Q.

#NourishingLives #ProjectIsaiah2025
October 5, 2025 at 4:01 PM
As Project Isaiah nears its end, the need has never been greater—1/4 people in BC are struggling to put food on the table.

But you can be part of the solution.

Act today to ensure our community has the food it needs to thrive: https://loom.ly/4ZnZ1MQ

#NourishingLives #ProjectIsaiah2025
October 3, 2025 at 4:05 PM
Are you passionate about giving back? Want to gain hands-on donor relations, marketing, or event planning experience?

Join the JFS team as Volunteer Philanthropy & Community Engagement Assistant!

Learn more or apply at: https://loom.ly/iL_dfgc.

#MakeADifference #Mitzvah
September 29, 2025 at 4:31 PM
Today, 1 in 4 British Columbians are food insecure. This isn’t just a statistic—it’s families, elders, and neighbours.

Join us for this year’s Project Isaiah and help fight food insecurity in our community!

Learn more or participate at https://loom.ly/LG-Zjqg.

#ProjectIsaiah2025
September 28, 2025 at 4:01 PM
Want your Project Isaiah gift to go further?

With the Virtual Food Drive, JFS can buy 3x more food with wholesale partnerships! PLUS all gifts are matched up to $11,800—doubling your impact.

Let JFS do the shopping. Together, no one is left behind.

Give today: https://loom.ly/JbSCP50
September 25, 2025 at 4:05 PM
Project Isaiah Starts Today!

Every item. Every dollar. Every act of care—it helps.

Together, we’re building a community where no one chooses between food and rent, or between feeding themselves or their children.

Be part of the difference. Learn more: https://loom.ly/j128M7A.
September 22, 2025 at 4:06 PM
Stitch & Sip: Tea Towels & High Tea

Join us for a fun afternoon of sewing custom tea towels and enjoying high tea!

🗓 Sept 25 | 🕓 4 PM –6 PM | 📍 JFS Kitchen
🎟 Free | Limited to 10 guests

✉️ RSVP by Sept 22: [email protected]

All materials provided!
September 21, 2025 at 10:01 PM
Are you passionate about giving back? Want to gain hands-on donor relations, marketing, or event planning experience?

Join the JFS team as Volunteer Philanthropy & Community Engagement Assistant!

Learn more or apply at: https://loom.ly/iL_dfgc.

#MakeADifference #Mitzvah
September 18, 2025 at 9:30 PM
Stitch & Sip: Tea Towels & High Tea

Join us for a fun afternoon of sewing custom tea towels and enjoying high tea!

🗓 Sept 25 | 🕓 4 PM –6 PM | 📍 JFS Kitchen
🎟 Free | Limited to 10 guests

✉️ RSVP by Sept 22: [email protected]

All materials provided!
September 17, 2025 at 10:02 PM
From Sept 22–Oct 6, take one simple action that makes a big difference.

Drop off filled Project Isaiah bags at participating locations and help stock JFS Food Security programs for the year ahead.

Your donations = nourishment, dignity, and hope.

Learn more: https://loom.ly/9ZeKAIs
September 15, 2025 at 6:30 PM