Jewish Family Services, Inc.

09/11/2026

As we reflect on a year of resilience, we welcome 5787 with hope, shared purpose, and the spirit of chesed and tzedakah—loving-kindness and righteousness.

May the new year inspire reflection, possibility, joy, and meaningful change.

From all of us at JFS, L’Shana Tova! 🍎🍯

09/11/2026

We are proud to be in good company with the many organizations working to make Mental Health Care accessible for everyone!

09/10/2026

Take a moment to remember:
there is help, there is hope.

JFS offers a wide range of mental health and counseling services, social services, case management programs and safe and affordable housing to nearly 2,500 individuals annually. Call (414) 390-5800 to get started today.

If you need help now, please call the Su***de and Crisis Lifeline @ 988

or the Milwaukee Mobile Crisis line
414.257.7222

***dePreventionDay

09/09/2026

We’re grateful to receive funding from United Way of Greater Milwaukee & Waukesha County through its Teen Mental Wellness: Empowering Minds initiative to support Jewish Family Services’ School-Based Mental Health program.

This investment helps JFS bring professional mental health support directly into schools—giving students a safe, accessible place to navigate anxiety, stress, grief, relationships, behavioral challenges, and the many experiences that can impact their well-being.

Our clinicians work alongside students, families, educators, and school communities to strengthen mental health resources and help young people build the skills, confidence, and support they need to thrive.

We’re proud to partner with United Way in creating school environments where mental health is part of every student’s ability to learn, grow, and succeed.

Thank you, United Way, for investing in the mental health and well-being of our community’s young people. 💙

08/21/2026

Last Thursday we had the joy of celebrating summer and welcoming the new school year with residents at our Bradley Crossing Affordable Housing Complex.

We are extremely grateful to the Milwaukee Jewish Federation's Women's Philanthropy Group for bringing over 3,000 school supplies for the almost 100 children that live at Bradley Crossing.

Residents from Bradley Crossing, Deerwood Crossing and the The Harry and Jeanette Weinberg Residences at Woodale Crossing came together for food, community and fun. After kids got new backpacks they got their faces painted, experienced some magic and made crafts together.

It was a lovely day to bring our community together. Thank you to Jewish Family Services and JFS Housing Board Members who volunteered their time at the BBQ and to our sponsors ACC Management Group, Greenfire Management Services, LLC, Kippy and Sylvan Leabman, Roberta and Rick London, and Waterstone Bank!

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!

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.