Mission
Jewish Family Service (JFS) is a nonprofit, social service organization that supports all Utahns as they navigate life’s challenges. Since 1872, JFS has strengthened individuals and families of all backgrounds through counseling, advocacy, care management, and community education.
JFS is one of the only agencies along the Wasatch Front offering these services to those in need on a sliding fee scale, meaning we assist all people regardless of ability to pay. Whether offering affordable mental health counseling to individuals and families, resources and comfort to older adults and their caregivers, or being that safety net for those in financial distress via emergency assistance and food pantry, JFS' highly qualified professional staff strives to provide the best programs and services for all, regardless of denomination.
Jewish Family Service has been caring for all since 1872 and JFS continues to play a critical role in our community. We care for the poor, the elderly, and the sick and we help prevent people from falling through the cracks. Our funders make it possible for those who cannot afford or easily access services to receive urgently vital help today.
We at Jewish Family Service recognize that our strength and sustainability as an organization stem from our Jewish values.
Tikkun Olam (Repair the World) guides our mission to strengthen individuals and families of all backgrounds, faith, age, race, gender, gender identity, ability, education level, political affiliation, income, language, or sexual orientation.
Kavod (Honor and Respect) guides our commitment to inclusion: welcoming and learning from the contributions of our staff, volunteers, supporters, vendors, partners, community members, and others with whom the agency interacts, the multiplicity of their life experiences and ways of knowing, thinking, and being in the world. We strive to create a day-to-day climate at JFS that welcomes, encourages, and respects all as they are, affirming their worth and protecting their dignity and integrity.
Tzedek (Justice) guides our commitment to fostering equity, removing barriers to access and opportunity, recruiting and retaining a diverse and inclusive workforce and board of directors that reflect the communities we serve, and empowering and giving staff members and volunteers the tools to create an accessible work environment where all feel a sense of belonging and can thrive.
"Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere."
-Martin Luther King, Jr.
