Helping individuals and families facing housing instability access resources, support, and connections that promote safe, stable housing and long-term well-being. Based at Brighton Food Cupboard, the program provides housing-focused guidance before challenges become crises.
The Generations Program connects survivors, second generation families, and our entire community by honoring the enduring legacy of Holocaust Survivors and supporting the evolving needs of their loved ones. Through meaningful experiences, shared traditions, and supportive outreach, we aim to reduce isolation and strengthen bonds across generations.
The Brighton Food Cupboard ensures Jewish community members in need of food assistance have access to Kosher options for both their regular grocery deliveries from BFC and as part of the Holiday Basket Program
JFS supports more than 110 Holocaust survivors in Monroe County with care management services and access to emergency and quality-of-life supports including dental, vision, medical, home essentials, transportation, emergency homecare, rent, home repair, utilities, and food.
Every year JFS Rochester distributes hundreds of holiday baskets for all major Jewish holidays, Thanksgiving, and Christmas, ensuring all in our community has support during multiple holiday seasons
The Counseling Center at JFS Rochester offers child and adolescent counseling services using evidenced-based models like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and play therapy.
Our registered play therapists provide an intervention for children as young as three that is proven to disrupt negative patterns and build positive coping strategies.
The Counseling Center at JFS offers services for older adults and their caregivers to address the unique challenges that come with aging and caring for older loved ones.
The Counseling Center at JFS offers support for parents with children of all ages including counseling and peer support programs.
Part of JFS Rochester’s commitment to our area’s aging population is offering support for caregivers, helping to reduce stress, provide safe and appropriate care, alleviate ongoing or emergency financial burden, and provide a sense of community.