Jewish Family & Child Service - Portland, Oregon

10/27/2026

Thank you to our incredible volunteers for helping make Schmoozapalooza Senior Prom such a special day!

From delivering guests to the MJCC and welcoming them at the door to decorating, creating beautiful floral arrangements, and even getting people out on the dance floor, your kindness, energy, and generosity made all the difference.

We at JFCS—and the community we serve—are so grateful. We truly couldn't have done it without you.

We can't wait to see you at next year's Schmoozapalooza Senior Prom—and hopefully at many JFCS events before then!

10/26/2026

Help make Thanksgiving brighter for our neighbors. ❤️

Your support helps JFCS's Thanksgiving Food Box and Family-to-Family programs provide more than 800 community members with a nourishing holiday meal and the comfort of knowing their community cares.

Your donation helps provide holiday meal essentials, gift cards, and support for local families this season.

Please donate today and help make a meaningful difference this Thanksgiving.

🔗 http://weblink.donorperfect.com/JFCSThanksgiving2026

10/23/2026

A heartfelt thank-you to the Carroll Raaum Swing Orchestra for an outstanding performance at JFCS/MJCC's 4th Annual Schmoozapalooza Senior Prom!

Your incredible big band sound had the dance floor packed, toes tapping, and smiles everywhere. Thank you for helping create such a joyful afternoon of music, dancing, and connection for our community. We can't wait to swing with you again! 🎶💙

10/23/2026

Calling all movie lovers 60+! Join JFCS Senior Social Hour and CNS Wondering Jews 65+ on November 18 at 1pm for a special screening of "Crossing Delancey"! A little romance, a little matchmaking, and a whole lot of Jewish family charm! This heartwarming comedy has it all—plus popcorn, classic movie treats, and great company. Grab a seat, bring a friend, and enjoy an afternoon at the movies with us!

Free to attend but RSVP required. RSVP here: https://www.jfcs-portland.org/senior-social-hour/

10/22/2026

JFCS is excited to share the news about our new partnership with Neighborhood House to expand our behavioral health resources! Check out details below.

Exciting partnership news! We are proud to announce our NEW partnership with Jewish Family & Child Service (JFCS) to expand our behavioral health resources.

Neighborhood House and JFCS are naturally aligned through our shared commitment to compassionate, person-centered, trauma-informed mental health care.

Thanks to support from the Robison Foundation, our partnership with JFCS will support a licensed JFCS clinician to offer counseling on-site at The Center 55+, helping us open access so more of our community can get the care they need, including neighbors on Medicare and Oregon Health Plan. More information coming soon!

10/22/2026

As the leaves change and the days grow cooler, there's plenty happening at JFCS to warm our hearts! From joyful celebrations and new community partnerships to meaningful ways to lend a helping hand, October is filled with moments that remind us of the importance of caring for one another. Read this month’s "JFCS Connection" to catch up on what's happening, discover ways to get involved, and stay connected with our JFCS community: https://conta.cc/3VS7Z84

10/21/2026

Last week, JFCS and MJCC kicked off the first of three educational sessions in our "Aging and Memory" series! Led by JFCS clinicians, the session brought together an engaged and curious group to explore how our brains and memory change as we age. Through thoughtful discussions, shared personal experiences, and practical tips for supporting memory and brain health, participants gained valuable insights and new strategies to put into practice. We're grateful to everyone who joined us and helped make the first session such a success! We look forward to continuing the conversation over the next two sessions.

Missed your chance to register? While this popular series is currently full, JFCS plans to share all the materials at the end of the series. It will be posted on our website and will include series handouts and materials, notes from the sessions, and resources. Stay tuned for more details!

This program is possible thanks to a grant from the Robison Foundation for Jewish Elders.

10/20/2026

What an afternoon! JFCS/MJCC's 4th annual Schmoozapalooza Senior Prom was all that jazz—and so much more! The music was swinging, the dance floor was hopping, and the smiles were absolutely contagious! More than 100 community members joined us for our celebration of music, friendship, connection, and Roaring ’20s magic!

The phenomenal Carroll Raaum Swing Orchestra brought down the house with their incredible big band sound, keeping spirits high and toes tapping all afternoon! From dancing and laughter to fabulous photo booth moments, delicious treats, and new friendships, the room was bursting with energy and joy.

A huge round of applause for the band, Kyle for capturing all the fun in the photo booth, and dance instructor Brynna for getting everyone moving with lively 1920s dance steps. And a heartfelt thank-you to our amazing volunteers, whose creativity, beautiful decorations, gorgeous floral centerpieces, and warm hospitality made the afternoon so special.

This is what community looks like—coming together, celebrating life, making memories, and sharing moments of pure joy.
Thank you to everyone who joined us and made this year's Schmoozapalooza such an unforgettable celebration!

10/19/2026

A little time can make a big difference for neighbors celebrating Thanksgiving. We’re looking for volunteers to deliver JFCS Thanksgiving Food Boxes and bring holiday meals to hundreds of people in our community!

Sign up today at https://jfcsportland.galaxydigital.com/need/detail/?need_id=1331495 …and help make the holiday brighter! Thank you!

10/19/2026

Our hearts are with the Silver Rail Elementary School community and everyone affected by the recent mass shooting in Bend. As students return to the classroom, we recognize that this may bring up many different emotions and experiences for students, families, educators, staff, first responders, and the broader community.

Healing takes time, and no one should have to navigate it alone.

Please be gentle with yourself and with one another. If you or someone you know could use additional support, reaching out is a sign of strength. Our thoughts are with everyone impacted as the community continues to heal.

💙 You are not alone. One resource for “How to Talk to Kids About School Shootings”: https://childmind.org/article/anxiety-school-shooting/