Over 50% of Floridians are one event away from a life-altering crisis. For tens of thousands, that event was Hurricane Helene.

Compassion in action means showing up — for all people in need, from babies to seniors, regardless of circumstance, Gulf Coast JFCS is here. The Hope and Dignity Fund will help fulfill these vital needs to give hope and dignity to all we serve, from babies to seniors.

Teddy Bears are a special symbol in the foster child adoption world.  They represent finding a “forever family” as often at the adoption finalization hearing, the judge presents the newly adopted child with a cuddly “Bear” to represent the new forever family they are joining.

With your support, Bear will continue to be an adoption ambassador in Tampa Bay. 

The William & Sally Israel Food Pantry provides non-perishable food, household goods, and school supplies for clients of Gulf Coast JFCS. The pantry is available to all clients of Gulf Coast JFCS by appointment or through their case managers and program staff.

Gulf Coast JFCS assists Holocaust Survivors throughout Tampa Bay who require varying levels of assistance for essential daily living activities. For many, the high cost of medical and home care assistance have depleted their financial reserves, resulting in a significant gap in needed care.

While most of us enjoy our holiday celebrations, too many children and their families are in crisis. For many, it can be a struggle to make ends meet on a daily basis and “extras” at the holidays are simply out of the question.

No child should go through the holiday season without smiles and magic!  

Gulf Coast JFCS Refugee Services team assists refugees to settle and integrate into their new country. Financial contributions directed toward the Refugee Assistance Fund will assist these individuals and hundreds of others from other countries with vital food, housing, employment, and child care or school-entry support.

Treating and healing mental health diagnoses and addiction occurs most effectively in a homelike, nurturing environment. Infusing belief in each person’s potential combined with specialized therapeutic resources in a homelike environment brings transformative new beginnings to hundreds of individuals each year. This therapeutic, nurturing approach is just part of the success made possible in our Residential Treatment Facilities (RTFs).

Lives Uplifted is Gulf Coast JFCS’ annual celebration and fundraising event where we recognize our impact on the most vulnerable individuals throughout our community.

Your support allows us to continue providing a broad range of human services reaching more than 30,000 people annually throughout Greater Tampa Bay and beyond.