Las Vegas, Nevada (August 26, 2025) – This year, AmeriCorps Seniors celebrates 60 years of the Foster Grandparent Program, a national service tradition that has brought older adults and children together since 1965. In Clark County, Nevada, JFSA is proud to honor the everyday contributions of its Foster Grandparent volunteers who continue to shape young lives and strengthen … [Read more...] about Celebrating 60 Years of Service: JFSA Honors Foster Grandparent Volunteers
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JFSA Las Vegas TzedakahBrunch Fundraiser on April 27 Will Honor Berkley and Lehrner Family
JFSA Las Vegas is hosting its largest annual fundraiser, the 17th Annual Tzedakah Brunch, on April 27 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Durango Casino & Resort, 6915 South Durango Drive, in Las Vegas. The event will honor the Berkley and Lehrner family for its service to the Las Vegas community. “Both Mayor Shelley Berkley and Dr. Lehrner have committed their … [Read more...] about JFSA Las Vegas TzedakahBrunch Fundraiser on April 27 Will Honor Berkley and Lehrner Family
Las Vegas Teen Collects More Than 1,000 Cereal Boxes, Donates Them to Jfsa Food Pantry
On March 2, Nathan Yachbes, a Las Vegas 13 year-old, was the star attraction at the Midbar Kodesh Temple library. There, Yachbes knocked over more than 1,000 cereal boxes in a domino chain, a celebratory act for an achievement he and his family are quite proud of. As part of his bar mitzvah project, since last summer, he had been collecting cereal boxes to help Las Vegas’s … [Read more...] about Las Vegas Teen Collects More Than 1,000 Cereal Boxes, Donates Them to Jfsa Food Pantry
Sept. 21 Violins of Hope Concert at The Industrial to Benefit JFSA
JFSA Las Vegas will host an intimate concert featuring Violins of Hope at The Industrial, 2330 South Industrial Road, in Las Vegas, on September 21, from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Proceeds from the event benefit JFSA’s programs and services, which support some of Southern Nevada’s most vulnerable populations. Tickets are now on sale. The Violins of Hope project is a private … [Read more...] about Sept. 21 Violins of Hope Concert at The Industrial to Benefit JFSA
JFSA Las Vegas Offers Free Personal Well-Being Questionnaires for Mental Health Awareness Month
JFSA Las Vegas is offering free online mental health questionnaires to assess personal well-being as a part of its May “Buy a Daisy” fundraising campaign. The quick and easy questionnaires explore four areas: Overall mental health, anxiety, perceived stress, and PTSD. They can be accessed on the “Buy a Daisy” donation page. The page also has contact information … [Read more...] about JFSA Las Vegas Offers Free Personal Well-Being Questionnaires for Mental Health Awareness Month
“Ace of the Courts” Pickleball Event at the Plaza Hotel and Casino to Support JFSA
The “Ace of the Courts” pickleball event, benefitting the local nonprofit JFSA, will be held at the Plaza Hotel and Casino, 1 North Main Street, in downtown Las Vegas on May 5th, starting at 9 a.m. The all-day event will host a tournament, based on player skill level, pickleball education, a raffle and auction, along with food and drink from local vendors. JFSA serves more … [Read more...] about “Ace of the Courts” Pickleball Event at the Plaza Hotel and Casino to Support JFSA
JFSA CEO Ken Moskowitz Appears on Heals Pod to Discuss the Nonprofit’s, History, Vision and Future Goals
Kenneth Moskowitz, president and CEO of JFSA, recently appeared on the Heals Pod podcast, produced by Las Vegas HEALS, a nonprofit committed to improving healthcare access and delivery in Southern Nevada. Hosted by Diego Trujillo, the show started by focusing on JFSA’s long history in the state. It started in 1977, primarily serving the Jewish community, but has branched out to … [Read more...] about JFSA CEO Ken Moskowitz Appears on Heals Pod to Discuss the Nonprofit’s, History, Vision and Future Goals
New Breast Cancer Support Program for Low-Income Individuals Picking Up Steam in Southern Nevada
JFSA’s Breast Cancer Support initiative is making a positive impact on Southern Nevadans, Nov. 19 event to help support further efforts LAS VEGAS, NV – Low-income Southern Nevadans battling breast cancer are now receiving the mental health and financial support they need, thanks to a program initiated this summer by JFSA. The nonprofit’s Breast Cancer Support program is … [Read more...] about New Breast Cancer Support Program for Low-Income Individuals Picking Up Steam in Southern Nevada
Local Holocaust Survivors and Supporters Honored — 9th Annual Tzedakah Brunch on March 6 —
The Jewish Family Service Agency of Las Vegas (JFSA) is raising awareness about the needs of Holocaust survivors in Southern Nevada and its Holocaust Survivor Program during the annual Tzedakah Brunch on Sunday, March 6, at 11 a.m. at Temple Beth Sholom, 10700 Havenwood Lane. Now in its ninth year, the event honors individuals in the community who have made a difference in … [Read more...] about Local Holocaust Survivors and Supporters Honored — 9th Annual Tzedakah Brunch on March 6 —