JFS Richmond Welcomes First VCU Gerontology Intern

By Colton Wood | September 16, 2025

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 […]

Culture and Community: With Help from VCU, JFS Richmond Hosts ‘Tea Day’

By Colton Wood | September 16, 2025

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. […]

Walking Together to End Alzheimer’s: JFS Richmond Joins the Fight

By Colton Wood | September 16, 2025

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 […]

Making Seasons Bright! – JFS Thanks Richmond Christmas Mother and Lights of Love Participants

By Montrece Hill | February 24, 2025

This holiday season, the spirit of generosity and community shone brightly as a portion of JFS’ gift from the Christmas Mother was multiplied in partnership with RABA to give 28 kids, (11 in Fairfield Court, 10 in Mosby Court and 7 kids in Foster Care) a bike and a helmet for the holidays!  JFS and RABA […]

Join Us to Bring Lights of Love for the Holidays

By JFS Richmond | October 31, 2023

November 1st to December 5th! For 4 consecutive years Lights of Love has spread more and more joy at the holidays, thanks to you! Again this year, we are looking forward to bringing joy and happiness to those who may otherwise feel lonely and forgotten during the winter holidays. Through your generosity, over 150 children, […]

Back to PCA School!

By Colton Wood | September 20, 2022

Fall is here and school is back in session – including JFS’ Personal Care Aide (PCA) training program! Personal Care Aides are the foundation of our in-home care services. Without them, elders and adults with disabilities wouldn’t be able to bathe, dress, eat well, or do the daily tasks many of us take for granted. […]