Jewish Community Services of South Florida (JCS)

Jewish Community Services of South Florida (JCS) Our Community's Safety Net

JCS reaches out to all who are in need, including the unemployed and underemployed, the homeless and near homeless, immigrants, the frail elderly, individuals with physical and developmental challenges, families in crisis, those struggling with addictions, at-risk youth, victims of domestic abuse, and neglected and abused children.

JCS is proud to share that our agency has been honored with the 2026 Healthcare Champion for Healing Communities Award b...
06/12/2026

JCS is proud to share that our agency has been honored with the 2026 Healthcare Champion for Healing Communities Award by the South Florida Hispanic Chamber of Commerce-SFLHCC!

This prestigious recognition reflects JCS’ commitment to strengthening lives, supporting individuals and families, and advancing the health and well-being of our South Florida community.

We are grateful to our dedicated leadership team, staff, volunteers, partners, and supporters whose passion and service make this work possible every day. 💙

Save the Date for JCS Milk & Honey 2026! Join us as we package and deliver Rosh Hashanah food and personal hygiene baske...
06/10/2026

Save the Date for JCS Milk & Honey 2026!

Join us as we package and deliver Rosh Hashanah food and personal hygiene baskets to more than 500 homebound seniors and Holocaust Survivors, helping bring the sweetness of the New Year to every recipient and volunteer alike.

JCS is proud to highlight our JCS Milk & Honey 2026 Chairs:

South Location Chairs: Michelle & Matan Benaviv
North Location Chairs: Paul & Gerry Riemer

Registration link to follow!

Today, on Holocaust Survivor Day, we honor the extraordinary strength, resilience, and legacy of Holocaust Survivors. Th...
06/04/2026

Today, on Holocaust Survivor Day, we honor the extraordinary strength, resilience, and legacy of Holocaust Survivors. Through our Holocaust Survivor Assistance Program, JCS serves more than 400 Survivors in Miami-Dade County, helping ensure they age with dignity, independence, and connection to community.

We are especially honored to serve Malka "Mollie" Horwitz, the oldest known living Holocaust Survivor in Florida, who recently celebrated her 110th birthday.

We are grateful to Claims Conference, Jewish Federations of North America, Greater Miami Jewish Federation, Kavod Shef-Seed The Dream Foundation, the State of Florida, The Blue Card, and our Board of Directors and donors for making this important work possible.

Please consider a contribution to Holocaust Survivors here: https://jcsfl.org/donate

JCS is proud to share that JCS 211 Miami is connecting families to free summer meals for children and teens through the ...
06/01/2026

JCS is proud to share that JCS 211 Miami is connecting families to free summer meals for children and teens through the statewide Summer BreakSpot program!

Summer BreakSpot offers free breakfast, lunch, supper, and snacks for kids and teens 18 and under at schools, parks, libraries, and community centers throughout the community. No application is needed.

JCS 211 Miami, part of the Florida 2-1-1 network, helps connect families in Miami-Dade and Monroe Counties to important local resources, including food assistance and summer support programs.

Families can find nearby meal sites by visiting summerbreakspot.org/find-location and entering their zip code or by calling 2-1-1.

JCS 211 Miami is generously funded by The Children's Trust, Thriving Mind South Florida and United Way Miami.

At the JCS Kosher Food Bank (KFB), dignity is just as important as nourishment. 💙Thanks to the leadership and compassion...
05/22/2026

At the JCS Kosher Food Bank (KFB), dignity is just as important as nourishment. 💙

Thanks to the leadership and compassion of local teen and Eagle Scout candidate Yaffa Zippin, families visiting the JCS KFB will now have a welcoming place to sit comfortably while receiving assistance. Her custom-built bench project reflects the mission of JCS to support individuals and families with care, respect, and compassion.

The JCS Kosher Food Bank continues to provide nutritious kosher food and critical support services to families across South Florida facing food insecurity, while ensuring every person is treated with dignity.

We are grateful for volunteers like Yaffa who help strengthen our community through service and kindness. ✨

Summer for Every Child!Give your child a summer filled with learning, growth, friendship, and fun! From camps and educat...
05/21/2026

Summer for Every Child!

Give your child a summer filled with learning, growth, friendship, and fun! From camps and educational programs to enriching activities across Miami-Dade, there are opportunities for every child to learn, grow, and thrive this summer.

Visit 211miami.org/SummerCamps
Dial 2-1-1 for more information
OR text your ZIP code to 898-211 to find resources near you.

Congratulations to Miriam Singer, President & CEO of JCS, on being named the recipient of the 2026 Education & Advocacy ...
05/21/2026

Congratulations to Miriam Singer, President & CEO of JCS, on being named the recipient of the 2026 Education & Advocacy Award at United HomeCare’s 31st Annual Claude Pepper Awards!

This recognition honors Miriam’s longstanding leadership, advocacy, and commitment to strengthening the lives of vulnerable individuals and families throughout South Florida.

We are grateful to United HomeCare for this meaningful recognition and for their continued dedication to caring for older and disabled adults in our community while carrying forward the legacy of Claude Pepper.

05/21/2026

Thank you, Miami-Dade County Government for featuring JCS staff to discuss our programs, 211 Miami, 988 Su***de & Crisis Lifeline, and Mental Health Counseling!

We are proud to share that JCS has received a 2026 Award of Distinction from The Communicator Awards in the General – Cr...
05/20/2026

We are proud to share that JCS has received a 2026 Award of Distinction from The Communicator Awards in the General – Crisis Management category for our PR campaign with The Advocacy Collective.

This recognition honors the collaborative advocacy effort in 2025 that helped restore $16.577 million in Miami-Dade County funding for essential community services, including food security, mental health care, housing stability, disability services, and homelessness prevention.

Thank you to our 63 nonprofit partners, community advocates, elected officials, supporters, and residents who came together to protect Miami-Dade’s social safety net. This award reflects the power of partnership, strategic communication, and community-centered advocacy!

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Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

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