Jewish Family Services, Inc.

07/31/2026

It has been 1 year since we welcomed our first residents to the Harry and Jeanette Weinberg Residences at Woodale Crossing. Thank you to all of our partners who helped bring this new beautiful building to our community.

Jewish Family Services’ Woodale Crossing is designed for comfort, accessibility and long-term performance. As a LEED Gold Certified development, it reflects a commitment to sustainable construction and quality, affordable housing.

Learn more about Woodale Crossing:
https://greenfire.com/project/jfs-woodale-crossing/

07/31/2026

We are grateful to Greater Milwaukee Foundation for its support of Jewish Family Services and the Work we do!

For 159 years, Jewish Family Services (JFS) has provided critical support services to thousands of individuals, families and children in the greater Milwaukee area.

We offer quality community based programs that improve the health, personal well-being and levels of independence of persons with intellectual and developmental disabilities, physical disabilities, age related disabilities, chronic mental health issues and families with low household incomes.

JFS’ services are not exclusive to the Jewish community; individuals representing all religions, races, and ethnicities, are eligible to participate in our programs.

Our geographic service areas include Milwaukee, Ozaukee, Waukesha, and Washington counties with the vast majority of individuals residing in the city of Milwaukee.

In 2025, Ebenezer Child Care Centers, Gerald L. Ignace Indian Health Center, Inc., Hmong American Women's Association, Inc., Jewish Family Services, Inc. and Voces de la Frontera were among the more than 700 nonprofits in Milwaukee County that received grants from the Greater Milwaukee Foundation.

Visit our website to learn more about the projects we supported!
🔗bit.ly/GMFrecentgrants

07/24/2026

We are honored to have been named a finalist in the BizTimes Milwaukee Nonprofit Excellence Awards for our collaboration with community partners on our new affordable housing development, The Harry and Jeanette Weinberg Residences at Woodale Crossing. Creating safe affordable housing for older adults and families serves our mission of strengthening families, children and individuals throughout the life cycle through our supportive services and programs.

We received this nomination for our collaboration with local partners, without whom this project would not have been possible. Thank you, National Equity Fund, Bader Philanthropies, Otto Bremer Trust, Greenfire Management Services, LLC, Wisconsin Housing and Economic Development Authority (WHEDA), FHLBank Chicago, The Harry and Jeanette Weinberg Foundation, JLA Architects, Milwaukee County Housing Services - DHHS, CIBC, Forward Community Investments, ACC Management Group and the Stackner Family Foundation

We are grateful to our partners who were able to join us in person yesterday as we received our recognition as a finalist. Thank you, Dan Bader, Jamie Lutton, Chris Kyte, Troy Jacoby, Jim Mathy, Danny Gutman, Erica Steele and to our Board President Jason Steigman.

07/15/2026

Happy Disability Pride Month! Everyone deserves to be seen, heard and celebrated!

07/01/2026

Jewish Family Services has been named a finalist in BizTimes Milwaukee’s 2026 Nonprofit Excellence Awards.

The awards are designed to shine a light on the community impact of southeastern Wisconsin nonprofits and salute the work of for-profit organizations, executives and professionals donating their time, talent and treasure to community causes.

We are honored to receive this nomination for our collaboration with local partners, National Equity Fund, Bader Philanthropies, Otto Bremer Trust, Greenfire Management Services, LLC, Wisconsin Housing and Economic Development Authority (WHEDA), FHLBank Chicago, The Harry and Jeanette Weinberg Foundation, JLA Architects, Milwaukee County Housing Services - DHHS, CIBC, Forward Community Investments and the Stackner Family Foundation to build our new affordable senior living apartment complex Woodale Crossing. Woodale Crossing has 56 Units available with 25% of our units reserved to support seniors with disabilities.

We look forward to celebrating all the nominees at the BizTimes Luncheon on July 23rd!

06/08/2026

Congratulations to Sojourner Family Peace Center on the 10th anniversary of the Family Peace Center! This nationally-recognized model demonstrates the power of collaboration and partnership to support survivors and families. Jewish Family Services, Inc. is honored to serve as the on-site provider of adult counseling services at the Family Peace Center.

05/11/2026

A warm, belated and happy Mother's Day to all who nurture, care for and love - including birth, adoption, foster, bonus and stepmoms as well as those missing their moms, longing for children or grieving loss. We honor your strength and dedication.

JFS Housing residents celebrated an early Mother’s Day with food, music, and warm company. We are honored to create meaningful moments like these through the support of our community and continually inspired by the kindness, strength, and connections shared by residents .

05/11/2026

Start planning now! Summer Family Mental Health Tips from Hayley Lindly, APSW
Children’s Mental Health Clinician at JFS

The transition away from school routines can be challenging, especially for children who receive therapy during the school year or for families exploring therapy for the first time.

Here are three simple ways to support your family’s mental health this summer:
• Keep therapy sessions consistent, whether virtual or in person
• Make time for daily movement and play
• Limit screen time and allow space for boredom

Even small moments can make a big difference. Checking in with your child each day, asking about their feelings, and listening without judgment helps them feel supported and understood.

You can also take advantage of free or low-cost community resources like libraries, parks, and local programs to keep children active and socially connected.

As Hayley shares, “Boredom is actually a gift. It fosters creativity, emotional resilience, and problem-solving. It may feel uncomfortable at first, but over time children discover new strengths when screens are not the focus.”

Summer is also an ideal time for children to practice skills learned in therapy or begin therapy without the added stress of school.

04/29/2026

Today is Denim Day.

We’re wearing denim to stand with survivors of sexual violence and to raise awareness about the harmful myths that still exist around assault and consent.

Denim Day started as a powerful response to a court ruling that blamed a survivor’s clothing. It has since grown into a global movement for education, support, and change.

At JFS, we believe in meeting people with compassion, providing access to counseling and support, and creating space for healing.

Wear denim. Start conversations. Stand with survivors.

04/27/2026

This May for Mental Health Month, JFS is expanding how we bring mental health support to our community.
From counseling to outreach, our Spring 2026 Newsletter highlights this work and includes a free resource available to all.

More information is available on our website at https://www.jfsmilw.org/news-and-events/newsletters/