Lives Uplifted

We PROTECT the vulnerable, EMPOWER individuals and STRENGTHEN families.

Uplifting Lives begins with a “hand up”

Many people confront life challenges they can’t solve alone. Gulf Coast JFCS helps our most vulnerable community members find safety, comfort and a path toward a fulfilling life.

From babies to seniors, Gulf Coast JFCS serves all people in need, regardless of race, religion, culture or gender identity. To help the most people most comprehensively, Gulf Coast JFCS programs span a broad human service spectrum, from behavioral and mental health, child welfare and adoption, family support, job and employment transition, housing, food, transportation or home care assistance for the elderly. Read more about us.

Inspired by Jewish values,
we PROTECT the vulnerable,
EMPOWER individuals,
and STRENGTHEN families.

Gulf Coast JFCS is ‘Lives Uplifted.”

Gulf Coast Jewish Family and Community Services, Inc. has been serving Florida since 1960. Our programs are as diverse as the individuals who benefit from them. Collectively, our services meet the complex needs of today’s families, senior citizens, vulnerable children, and persons needing assistance because of behavioral or mental health issues. Today, Gulf Coast JFCS has more than 600 employees and annually supports more than 37,000 people in 41 Florida counties. The agency interacts with virtually every area of social services to provide a wide range of family support.

LIVES MADE BETTER

Refugee Assistance Fund

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.

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Holocaust Survivor Fund

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.

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MAKE THE HOLIDAYS BRIGHT

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!

Be The Magic

50%

OF ALL FLORIDIANS ARE ONE EVENT AWAY FROM A LIFE-ALTERING CRISIS WITH LASTING EFFECTS ON THEIR SAFETY, HEALTH, AND WELL-BEING.

OUR PROGRAMS

Offering affordable rental housing options for individuals with disabilities and seniors

Jewish Family Services - elder with younger woman

Supporting the multi-faceted needs of Jewish individuals, families and Holocaust survivors.

Equipping and empowering individuals with behavioral or mental health challenges to live their best lives

Welcoming and supporting refugees from around the world as they build a new life in the U.S.

Strengthening and building families through a variety of educational and child welfare services

workforce development two women interviewing

Uplifting Lives begins with a “hand up”

Inspired by Jewish values,
we PROTECT the vulnerable,
EMPOWER individuals,
and STRENGTHEN families.

Gulf Coast JFCS is ‘Lives Uplifted.”