Volunteer Stories

On Sunday, September 14, the energy of young Jewish Atlanta was on full display as young professionals came together for Mitzvah Day 2025, a signature event of JF&CS. Read More

On Sunday, September 14, 2025, young adults from across Atlanta will gather for one of JF&CS’ most beloved traditions: Young Professional Mitzvah Day. The event offers the chance to meet new people and see the tangible difference that time and… Read More

Make your summer meaningful and fun with our group and remote volunteer opportunities! Read More

A letter of gratitude to our dedicated, passionate and generous volunteers, in honor of Volunteer Appreciation Month. Read More

More than 70 families gathered for JF&CS’ Family Mitzvah Day (FMD) to participate in thoughtful projects benefiting the community! Read More

At JF&CS, we could not fulfill our mission to transform lives without the talented volunteers, lay leaders and board members who work alongside us — many of whom have completed our leadership program: the Kay Family Leadership Series (KFLS). Read More

JF&CS staff had the opportunity to prioritize their own Health & Wellness in recent months, thanks to two generous volunteers. Read More

14-year-old Samara hosted a "Service Birthday" party to benefit JF&CS. Read More

For the last five years, families have been invited to nominate their Big PALs for special recognition. The honor of the Joel Libowsky Big PAL of the Year award is given to a Big PAL who has gone above and beyond to guide and mentor his or her… Read More

Many of us reflect on our health and habits as we approach the New Year, often making resolutions to improve both. But what if one of the most beneficial habits for our overall health was the simple, daily act of caring for our teeth? Read More

The Kosher Food Pantry relies on the generosity of our community partners to continue fighting food insecurity. Read More

JF&CS’ Havinagala: A Party for PAL has been the event for young professionals in Atlanta for the last 35 years. On January 27, 2024, it enters a new era. Read More

The community showed up in powerful ways for this year's High Holiday Food Drive. Read More

On September 10th, 239 enthusiastic JF&CS volunteers took part in Mitzvah Day. Volunteers of different ages and stages of life filled the agency’s Dunwoody campus and an additional 10 sites across Metro Atlanta — having fun and helping others! Read More

JF&CS presents the 21st annual Mitzvah Day on Sunday, September 10. The fun-filled day of good deeds is a much-anticipated gathering, connecting like-minded individuals while serving the Atlanta community. Read More

The Kay Family Leadership Series cohort concluded its 7-month series of sessions Thursday evening in a major fashion. The 15 new lay-leader graduates earned the opportunity to hear from an “all-star” cast of panelists to inspire their next steps. Read More

On April 20th, JF&CS hosted its first Volunteer Appreciation Breakfast. The event was open to volunteers agency-wide to thank and recognize them for their selfless dedication to the programs and clients they support. Congratulations to Michael Karp,… Read More

We at JF&CS are deeply grateful for the work of our volunteers, without whom we couldn’t fulfill our mission to transform lives. April is Volunteer Appreciation Month, and to celebrate we’ll be sharing stories about these incredible individuals.… Read More

We are deeply grateful for the work of our volunteers, without whom we couldn’t fulfill our mission to transform lives. We appreciate Miriam & Danny Saul, volunteers with the Kosher Food Pantry. Read More

We at JF&CS are deeply grateful for the work of our volunteers, without whom we couldn’t fulfill our mission to transform lives. April is Volunteer Appreciation Month, and to celebrate we’ll be sharing stories about these incredible individuals.… Read More