Jewish Family Services of WNCAlison Gilreath, Director
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Jewish Family Services of WNC provides programs and human services to educate, support, and strengthen individuals, families, and the community in a manner consistent with the Jewish values of social responsibility, respect, and caring for one another.
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We're here to help.
JFS Direct Phone:
(828) 253-2900
Jewish Family Services Staff
Alison Gilreath, Director
alison@jcc-asheville.org
(828) 253-2900, ext. 106
Lauren Katz, Aging Services Coordinator
lauren@jcc-asheville.org
(828) 253-2900, ext. 112
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Caring for one another.
Jewish Family Services of Western North Carolina was established as a program of the Asheville Jewish Community Center to provide vital services to people of all faiths, races, gender, and ethnicities. All JFS services are provided in a confidential and private manner. Sliding scale fees are available. No one is turned away due to inability to pay. JFS supports the community in many ways:
Current Programs
Aging Services
Elder
Day Club: Group Respite & Social Enrichment
Consultation & Referrals on Older Adult Issues
Kosher Meals on Site
Kosher Meal Deliveries
Senior
Transportation
Share
Shabbat with a Senior
Community Services
Mental Health Counseling*
Client Assistance & Referrals*
Financial Assistance
Food Pantry
Employment
and Career Coaching
Health & Wellness
Flu Shot Clinic
Blood Donor Drive
WeightWatchers at the JCC
Education & Support
Support Groups
JFS WebEd News & Information
Volunteer Opportunities
Provide rides to clients
Deliver food/meals to clients
Assist in Elder Day Club
Substitute Bus Drivers
*Client appointments can be arranged with the JFS Social Worker to meet at the JCC, Congregation Beth HaTephila, Congregation Beth Israel, Chabad House of WNC, or in the client’s home.
Volunteers
Volunteers play a critical role in delivering JFS programs and services, and many opportunities are available. Working in the Elder Day Club, delivering kosher meals, assisting at a flu shot clinic or blood drive, or visiting a senior to share Shabbat are just a few of the ways that you can make a difference. Contact Alison GIlreath, alison@jcc-asheville.org, for more information on how you can get involved.
Sponsors and Supporters
Jewish Family Services of WNC is a program of the Asheville JCC and a member of the Association of Jewish Family and Children’s Agencies. Jewish Family Services is a beneficiary of the WNC Jewish Federation and is funded in part with grants from the following organizations:
Advanced Dermatology and Skin Surgery
BJH Foundation for Senior Services
Buncombe County Aging Services
Perry N. Rudnick Endowment Fund of the Community Foundation of Henderson County
Additional support is provided by individual private donors. Endowment, legacy, and annual giving opportunities are all available. If you would like to have a significant role in supporting any of these programs, please contact Rochelle Reich, Development Director, ext. 111, rochelle@jcc-asheville.org. See how good it makes you feel. | 
