Archives for 2025

With the support of JFS, Iryna Litvinova has been able to continue her journey as an artist in the United States, sharing the beauty of Ukrainian folk art with a new community. Litvinova’s artistic journey began at the age of 3 in Ukraine, where she discovered a deep passion for art. Over the years, she […]

As the winter holidays approach, Jewish Family Services Richmond and the Weinstein Jewish Community Center are preparing to light up Richmond once again with Lights of Love, a cherished Hanukkah tradition that has been bringing warmth and joy to the community since 2019. Each year, paper flames displayed at the JCC represent gift requests from […]

Each November, Jewish Family Services partners with WTVR CBS 6 for “A Hand to Hold,” a campaign dedicated to raising awareness about children and teens in Central Virginia’s foster care system who are waiting for a permanent, loving family. Over the course of the month, CBS 6 will highlight the personal stories of youth in […]

For most people, a Slurpee is a simple convenience store treat. But for Richmond resident Mary Kay Lane, a retired paralegal in her 70s, it became a symbol of independence and a personal goal she set for herself months ago. With the help of the CAPABLE (Community Aging in Place, Advancing Better Living for Elders) […]

Jewish Family Services Richmond is proud to welcome its very first gerontology intern, Morgan Carr, a 23-year-old Richmond native and graduate student at Virginia Commonwealth University. Through a partnership with the VCU School of Gerontology, Carr brings hands-on experience and a genuine passion for working with older adults to her new role at JFS and […]

On September 10, 18 Ukrainians who were resettled in Richmond by JFS hosted “Tea Day,” a cultural exchange and thank you event for members of the VCU community. The gathering was part of VCU Global Education’s weekly Tea Time series, which was created to hold a welcoming space for conversation, cultural sharing and language practice. […]

Jewish Family Services Richmond is once again joining the fight against Alzheimer’s as part of the 2025 RVA Walk to End Alzheimer’s, the nation’s largest event dedicated to raising awareness and funds for care, support and research. JFS Chief Administrative Officer Robin Abbott is serving on the event’s Community Engagement Committee this year, helping to […]