The Jewish Community of Western North Carolina works together to meet the most basic needs of community members in the Greater-Asheville area. Our Jewish Family Services (JFSWNC) is the Community Partner organization that serves as the hub for this assistance.
Food Pantry and Emergency Assistance.
Nourishing our neighbors in Greater Asheville who are facing food insecurity—in a manner that's both caring and dignified.
LEARN MORESenior Services and Elder Club.
Elder Club provides socialization, exercise, activities, and peer friendship for older adults; kosher-style lunches freshly prepared by our in-house chef; respite time for family caregivers. Meets at Jewish Family Services each Tuesday (starting August 3), Wednesday & Thursday, 11 am – 2 pm. Contact our JFS office at (828)253-2900 or email laura@jfswnc.org for more information. Now accepting new members! Transportation from Asheville may be available.
LEARN MOREMental Health Services.
Offering mental health counseling services in a confidential setting, as part of an integrated model of practice which includes mental health, case management, and access to direct assistance.
LEARN MORECase Management, Client Assistance, and Resource Coordination.
Providing person-centered assessments, goal planning, and guided access to community and governmental resources.
LEARN MOREJewish Chaplaincy Services.
Providing pastoral counseling, hospital, hospice and long term care patient visits, and spiritual support to individuals and families in times of illness, end-of-life, and other stressful situations.
LEARN MOREScholarship & Aid Opportunities.
Jewish Family Services of Western North Carolina is your first point of contact for aid and scholarships.
LEARN MORETry the Community Resource Finder.
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