Susan Traub, Gulf Coast JFCS Volunteer, Honored with Lightning Community Hero Award
Susan Traub honored as the 538th Lightning Community Hero The Tampa Bay Lightning honored Susan Traub as the 538th Community Hero during the first period of their March 12th game against the Winnipeg Jets. Traub, who received a $50,000 donation from the Lightning...
Holocaust Survivor Support Extended through Gulf Coast JFCS
Holocaust Survivor Support Extended through Gulf Coast JFCS (CLEARWATER, FL – Friday, January 27, 2023) – In honor of International Holocaust Remembrance Day, Gulf Coast JFCS announces the 2023 Kavod-SHEF partnership and $200,000 matching gift opportunity to provide...
NFL Selects Gulf Coast JFCS CALL Program For Social Justice Grant
NFL Selects Gulf Coast JFCS CALL Program For Social Justice Grant (CLEARWATER, FL – December 15, 2022) – The Community Assistance and Life Liaison (CALL) program, conceived and launched nearly two years ago by Gulf Coast JFCS in partnership with the St....
Gulf Coast JFCS Announces Record Growth and Appointment of Additional Agency Leaders
Gulf Coast JFCS Announces Record Growth and Appointment of Additional Agency Leaders (CLEARWATER, FL – October 13, 2022) – Gulf Coast Jewish Family and Community Services (Gulf Coast JFCS) has significantly increased their service reach in three years from a $35...
Reparations and Support of Local Holocaust Survivors Expanding
Reparations and Support of Local Holocaust Survivors Expanding (CLEARWATER, FL – August 12, 2022) – Gulf Coast JFCS is now able to provide increased service and support to Holocaust survivors residing in Greater Tampa Bay thanks to an expanded definition of what it...
Gulf Coast JFCS Announces the Appointment of New Board Members
Gulf Coast JFCS Announces the Appointment of New Board Members (CLEARWATER, FL – August 3, 2022) – Gulf Coast JFCS announces the appointment of 5 new members to its Board of Directors. Gary Flowers, Chief Information Officer of Year Up Tech & Enterprise...
CALL Program, Gulf Coast JFCS Awarded for Commitment to Racial Equity & Inclusion
CALL Program honored for Commitment to Racial Equity The Community Action and Life Liaison program, a partnership with the St. Petersburg Police Department, was recognized for its impact as they continue to strengthen communities and uplift lives building power within...
Terri Balliet, Lightning Community Hero Award
Terri Balliet honored as the 490th Lightning Community Hero The Tampa Bay Lightning honored Terri Balliet as the 490th Community Hero during the first period of their April 21st game against the Toronto Maple Leafs. Balliet, who received a $50,000 donation from the...
Ready to Assist Ukrainian Refugees
Gulf Coast JFCS Stands Ready to Assist Ukrainian Refugees (CLEARWATER, FL – February 28, 2022) — In response to the crisis in Ukraine, Gulf Coast JFCS stands ready to assist with the anticipated influx of Ukrainian Refugees to the Tampa Bay region. For nearly...
Local Heroes To Be Honored by Gulf Coast JFCS
Local Heroes To Be Honored by Gulf Coast JFCS (CLEARWATER, FL – Friday, February 25, 2022) – Gulf Coast JFCS is honoring Chief Anthony Holloway and William and Sally Israel on Thursday, March 31 at the upcoming annual FACES of Inspiration celebration. This annual...
St. Pete City Council Unanimously Approves New Program Partnership
St. Petersburg City Council acted today to improve response to non-violent emergency calls by unanimously approving the launch and funding of a multi–year, $3 million pilot program named the Community Assistance and Life Liaison program (CALL). This is a Gulf Coast...