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August 02, 2021

JF&CS HAMSA Welcomes Joel Dworkin to the Team

JF&CS HAMSA Welcomes Joel Dworkin to the Team

Joel Dworkin may be new to HAMSA (Helping Atlantans Manage Substance Abuse) and JF&CS as HAMSA Program Manager, but he is not new to addiction in the Jewish world. It was a long journey that brought him to lead the HAMSA program; a road that took… Read More

August 02, 2021

New Local Home Sharing Service “HomeShare ATL”  Connects Seniors with Housemates

New Local Home Sharing Service “HomeShare ATL” Connects Seniors with Housemates

ATLANTA (August 2, 2021) – Jewish Family & Career Services (JF&CS) of Atlanta launched HomeShare ATL, a matching service for older adults and home sharers in Cobb, DeKalb, Fulton, and Gwinnett counties.   Read More

August 04, 2021

Staying Organized and Motivated During Your Job Search

Staying Organized and Motivated During Your Job Search

The job search process can seem like a daunting task, but it doesn’t have to be. Preparing an action plan for your job search will give you structure and help to maintain focus during the process. Read More

August 12, 2021

How a Friendship Inspired a Planned Gift

How a Friendship Inspired a Planned Gift

What inspires someone to include JF&CS in their will? For Craig Codon White, including JF&CS in his will was his way of honoring two people he greatly admired – Ellen and Mel Moore. Read More

August 17, 2021

JF&CS and Solidarity Sandy Springs Work Together to Fight Hunger with the High Holiday Food Drive

JF&CS and Solidarity Sandy Springs Work Together to Fight Hunger with the High Holiday Food Drive

JF&CS is excited to partner with Solidarity Sandy Springs to give the Jewish community an opportunity to donate food this year to help increase food security in the Jewish community and in the broader communities surrounding the two pantries. Read More

August 18, 2021

$1 Million Gift from Horwitz Zusman Family Advances JF&CS New Child & Family Center

$1 Million Gift from Horwitz Zusman Family Advances JF&CS New Child & Family Center

ATLANTA (August 18, 2021) – Jewish Family & Career Services (JF&CS) of Atlanta is proud to announce the launch of the new Horwitz Zusman Child & Family Center dedicated to serving children, adolescents, and families in Georgia. The new Center will… Read More

August 25, 2021

JF&CS Staff Members Attend Spirituality and Wellness Summit

JF&CS Staff Members Attend Spirituality and Wellness Summit

“I’m both Jewish and a person in recovery- so every session I attended, really hit home. It’s imperative for the Jewish community to learn about addiction because addiction is a human issue, so that means it’s a Jewish issue.” - Mira Cohen, JF&CS… Read More