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Mission: The jewish family service agency (the agency) is a not-for-profit, non-sectarian, counseling and community social service organization that was incorporated in june 1977. The agency strives to address and help fulfill the psychosocial needs of the members of the jewish community as well as the community at large. Building on the jewish heritage of commitment to others, the agency provides services, through collaborative efforts, with other local, regional, and national organizations.
Programs: The agency's health and welfare program services include prevention, intervention, and short term therapy for individuals and families to enhance their quality of life; emergency assistance including food distribution, emergency financial aid, job placement assistance and jewish burials; adoption services and help for the homeless. The majority of the revenue for the agency comes from the southern nevada region.
the agency also provides assistance to holocaust survivors through short term cash assistance for basic living necessities, filing claims for reparations, couseling and/or case management services to provide emotional support, ensuring access to food, supplying medical and prescription assistance, and offering social opportunities.