Now more than ever, JFS needs your help as we enhance the lives of individuals and families in our community, across the lifespan, with professional, compassionate, and affordable services delivered in the spirit of Jewish values and traditions. We provide:
- Crisis Management and Support
- Older Adult and Caregiver Services
- Employment and Career Services
- Transportation
- Youth and Family Support Services
- Immigration and Resettlement Programs
- Volunteer Opportunities
Your support helps people lead better and sustainable lives!
The generosity of our community makes it possible for Jewish Family Services to meet the essential needs of people here at home…year after year. Your financial contribution has the potential to transform the lives of those who are challenged by poverty, disability, aging, addiction, failing health, unemployment, resettlement and other issues.
Make a Donation Online
You can choose to make a one time donation or sign-up for ongoing sustainable donations by phone, mail, or online using your credit or debit card via PayPal, easily and securely. In addition, you can choose to transfer shares of securities to Jewish Family Services of Washtenaw County.
Annual Campaign Donation
Your annual donation provides critical support for the work of Jewish Family Services. People come to JFS for help with the challenges of life! People come to JFS out of desperation: they cannot put breakfast on the table for their children; they desperately need health care; they lack transportation to their workplace; they seek support for an aging relative. Your gift guarantees that JFS has the resources to help rather than turn people away.
By Mail: Fill out the Printable Donation Form and send your payment to:
Jewish Family Services
FoF Fund
2245 S. State Street, Suite 200
Ann Arbor, MI 48104
By Phone:
Call the Development Director at (734) 769-0209 and make a pledge or gift by credit card.
For Gifts of Securities:
It is easy to transfer shares to Jewish Family Services. Contact Denise Bennett at the Jewish Federation (734) 677-0100 who will facilitate this simple transaction on behalf of JFS.
Other Ways to Donate
Leave a Legacy
Your planned gift or bequest will guarantee the well being of local individuals and families for generations to come. Planned gifts may include cash, securities, real estate or other tangible assets. Discuss your long-term charitable goals with your family and financial planner, then contact JFS at (734) 769-0209.
Tribute Cards
Honor, celebrate or memorialize family, friends or life cycle occasions with a Jewish Family Services Tribute Card. Now more than ever, a JFS Tribute Card demonstrates that you support JFS, your family in the community.With a minimum donation of $10, you can order a Tribute Card online and we will mail it on your behalf. Tributes will be acknowledged on a quarterly basis on the website.
Click HERE to provide the information needed and make your secure donation online. If you prefer to order over the telephone, call JFS at (734) 769-0209.
Matching Gifts Via Your Employer
Double, or even triple, your gift to Jewish Family Services with your employer’s matching gift. Ask your corporate financial manager if your company will match your gift.
Designate a Gift via The United Way
Designate your United Way gift to Jewish Family Services of Washtenaw County – be sure to specify your local agency and the funds will be sent to us. You will receive recognition from both JFS and United Way.
The JFS Children's Afikomen Fund
Established during Passover 2008 to provide an opportunity for children to participate in the spirit and joy of tzedakah by donating their Afikomen reward to children in need. In addition to giving during the Passover season, donations can be made in honor of life cycle events such as a bar or bat mitzvah or birthday. Click here to donate.
In Kind Donations and Our Office Wishlist
A working car, a tank of gasoline, or funds for unexpected expenses can prevent unemployment and homelessness. JFS regularly seeks office equipment, vehicles, and other items in good working order to increase productivity, use in our programs and services, or even help get more volunteers involved.
See Types of In Kind Donations and Our Office Wishlist
Shop or Search the Web while you help JFS
There are 2 alternatives to help JFS while you do your online shpping or web searches:
1. Do your gift shopping at Amazon.com and JFS gets paid! We are now an associate member. To begin shopping, click HERE. It's that simple. Happy shopping!
2. Don't forget to use GoodSearch for all your web shopping and searches. Each time you do, GoodSearch will donate funds to JFS. Save GoodSearch to your "favorites" for future use.
