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:

We often talk about the growing need for our services. That need has doubled over the last few years. Here are some recent monthly statistics: -- 324 food bags to households and 45 emergency food bags.-- 50 counseling sessions to individuals and families.-- 29 families and individuals provided with emergency financial assistance.-- 230 callers provided with information and referrals.Thank you to all who support our efforts! ... See MoreSee Less
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Our CEO Dr. Beth Ann Gemunder writes a regular column in our newsletter updating everyone on the state of the agency. To see Beth's full letter and the rest of the news we share, make sure to sign up for our mailing list! You can do so on our website - just scroll to the bottom of the page to submit your email. tjfs.org/ Thank you! ... See MoreSee Less
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Have you donated to our Annual Friends campaign? As you consider your end-of-year giving, please consider TJFS. Your donation will help provide food assistance, financial assistance, mental health counseling and more to local Tampa residents in need. Over the years we have seen that need grow exponentially and your donation makes an impact. Donate online at fundraise.givesmart.com/e/qXZHLw?vid=1mw3ue Thank you for your support! ... See MoreSee Less
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TJFS News:

Coping with Anxiety Caused by the World Events

The news and social media sources bring us daily and moment-by-moment updates of casualties and deaths caused by war, shootings, environmental disasters and more. How can we cope with increasing anxiety that is caused by the pictures of death and destruction that we...

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2022 Winter President’s Letter

Dear Friends, You never really know where inspiration will come from. Working at Tampa Jewish Family Services I'm lucky to be surrounded by inspiration more than most. Recently, however, I found inspiration from an interaction with two teenagers I encountered at the...

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2021 President’s Letter

Dear Friends, Here we are at the end of 2021. We hope you have had a wonderful holiday season so far. As we look forward to 2022, we also like to reflect on 2021. It was, unfortunately, still a difficult year for many. Our community is still being impacted by the...

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