What’s Happening Now

Learn about all the latest happenings with Tampa Jewish Family Services. From our Facebook and Twitter feeds, to our calendar of events. Stay up-to-date on TJFS news and events!

From Facebook:

Help us fill the Community Food Banks! With kids home from school, summer is a particularly important time to support those facing food insecurity . Please help by donating non-perishable goods like peanut butter, canned tuna or chicken, soups, and cereals. You can drop off donations in the bin in the lobby of the Shanna & Bryan Glazer JCC. Thank you for your support! ... See MoreSee Less
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We are excited to share the news of our new North Tampa Community Food Bank location! Our first pickup date is June 14, 2026 at 1:30 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. Please help us let the community know that healthy, nourishing food is available in North and South Tampa by liking and sharing this post! Learn more about our Community Food Banks at www.tjfs.org. Thank you! ... See MoreSee Less
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Happy Pride Month! TJFS proudly celebrates the strength, diversity, and resilience of the LGBTQ+ community. At TJFS, we believe everyone deserves to feel supported, and valued today and every day. Thank you for helping us build a more inclusive and compassionate community. ... See MoreSee Less
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TJFS News:

Fill an urgent need

____________________________________________ Urgent Need: January 14, 2014: We have a single mother with two children.  She works full time but missed hours at work because she was taking care of her mother who was hospitalized for 11 days.  As a result of lost wages,...

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Counseling

Tampa Jewish Family Services provides crisis management, short-term and intermediate counseling, and longer term counseling when necessary. Immediate and critical assistance are provided to stabilize an individual or family faced with a crisis. Counseling is provided...

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Financial Assistance Programs

Financial Assistance programs offered at Tampa Jewish Family Services include: assistance for utilities, rent and car payments. Other programs include the Jewish Education Loan Fund (JELF) that provides grants for Jewish students from Georgia, Florida, North Carolina,...

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Upcoming: programs & events

ProActive Parenting May 8, 2013 / 7:30 – 9 p.m. Topic: Raising your Child in a Toxic World: Finding Nutritional and Environmental Solutions Presenter: Pediatrician David Berger, M.D., FAAP Location: Congregation Rodeph Sholom Tikvah: A Special Needs Program May 23,...

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Melissa’s Success Story

Tampa Jewish Family Services is pleased to share a sampling of the many success stories that result from our agency's work: Melissa, a single mother with two daughters – Rachel and Leah, ages seven and 11 - was just laid off. She worked for more than 10 years at a...

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