Jewish Family and Community Services

What Jewish Family and Community Services does

The LJD Jewish Family & Community Services (JFCS) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit social services organization, founded in 1917 and headquartered in Jacksonville, Florida, with a stated mission of 'Helping People Help Themselves.' It delivers a multi-program portfolio across the life spectrum to residents of Northeast Florida — primarily Duval, Nassau, Baker, Clay, and St. Johns counties, with new child welfare operations extended in January 2025 to Alachua, Bradford, and Union counties. Core offerings are organized into five verticals: emergency assistance (Max Block Food Pantry, financial aid, the Jacksonville Eviction Diversion Program); children and families (Child Safety Services / Dependency Program, ABBU, Achievers for Life, EPIC, Supervised Visitations, Co-Parenting Class, Project LAUNCH, SEEDS); seniors (Aging in Place, Meals4You, Call2Go); Jewish community services (PJ Library, Jewish Healing Network, Holocaust Survivor Services, JELF, Holocaust Education / Frisch Family Memorial Gallery); and counseling via the Dupont Counseling Group. The organization does not operate a technology platform — service delivery is human-staffed through case management, licensed clinical social work, in-home visits, school- and pantry-based sites, and Zoom-delivered classes.

JFCS is governed by a Board of Directors and led by CEO Colleen L. Rodriguez (since 2011). The organization operates from a primary office at 8540 Baycenter Rd and food-pantry facilities at 6261 Dupont Station Ct E in Jacksonville plus a satellite at the Keller Center in Macclenny. Reported annual scale metrics include 284,800+ meals served, 4,000+ at-risk youth and families helped via child welfare services, and 1,600+ children and seniors served through Holiday Gift Giving. JFCS is accredited by the Council on Accreditation (COA).

The revenue model is a nonprofit-donor stack comprising individual and corporate donations, foundation and corporate grants (Block Family, Harold Grinspoon Foundation, Sam Berman Charitable Foundation, DuBow Family Foundation, Bank of America), federal and state government grants (including SAMHSA for Project LAUNCH and Conference on Jewish Material Claims Against Germany for Holocaust Survivor Services), and modest program fees — notably a $50 court-required co-parenting class (or $25 for indigent participants) — plus donations sourced from annual events, the JEWEL Society membership ($118-$1,000 tiers), and tribute cards ($18+). Customer / beneficiary segments are diversified across individuals and families in crisis, seniors and elderly, at-risk youth, Jewish community members, court-involved families, tenants facing eviction, and students needing academic support.

Name

Jewish Family and Community Services

Legal name

The LJD Jewish Family & Community Services

Website

https://jfcsjax.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1917

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

The LJD Jewish Family & Community Services is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 1917 in Jacksonville, Florida, delivering food assistance, child welfare, senior, counseling, and Jewish community services to individuals and families across six Northeast Florida counties.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Social Services

NAICS

Individual and Family Services (6241), Child and Youth Services (62411), Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities (62412), Community Food Services (62421), Emergency and Other Relief Services (62423), Community Food and Housing, and Emergency and Other Relief Services (6242), Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations (813)

SIC

Services-Health Services (8000), Services-Misc Health & Allied Services, Nec (8090), Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Emergency Shelter, Camp Management & Non-Food Items (NFI) (BPAGAAAC)

Keywords

• Social services
• Family counseling
• Food assistance
• Child welfare
• Senior care

Headquarters

HQ city

Jacksonville

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Donations and Charitable Contributions: Individual and corporate donations from the community form a core revenue stream, including tribute cards starting at $18, annual giving campaigns, and matching gift programs where employers match employee donations.
2. Government Grants: Federal, state, and local government funding including grants for specific programs such as the SAMHSA grant for Project LAUNCH and Conference on Jewish Material Claims Against Germany funding for Holocaust survivor services.
3. Program Fees: Fee-for-service programs including co-parenting classes at $50 (or $25 for court-declared indigent individuals), and tribute cards starting at $18 donation.
4. Foundation and Corporate Grants: Funding from private foundations including Block Family, Harold Grinspoon Foundation, Sam Berman Charitable Foundation, DuBow Family Foundation, and corporate partners like Bank of America.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

JFCS is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit social services organization founded in 1917 that provides comprehensive programs across the life spectrum in Northeast Florida. Services include direct client assistance (food pantry, financial/eviction support), mental health counseling, child welfare and safety services, senior support programs, and Jewish community programming such as PJ Library and Holocaust survivor services. Programs are delivered through physical offices, in-home visits, school-based sites, and online channels, and are primarily offered free of charge to qualifying individuals and families.

Product overview

The LJD Jewish Family & Community Services (JFCS) is a social services organization offering a comprehensive portfolio of community programs rather than a technology product. The organization operates as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit established in 1917, providing services across the life spectrum including: direct client services (Max Block Food Pantry, Emergency Financial Assistance), mental health counseling (Dupont Counseling Group, Project LAUNCH), child welfare services (Dependency Program, ABBU, Achievers for Life, EPIC), senior services (Aging in Place, Meals4You, Call2Go Transportation), Jewish community services (PJ Library, Holocaust Survivor Services, Jewish Healing Network), and family support programs (Eviction Diversion, Co-Parenting Class, Holiday Gift Giving, Circles of Giving). The organization serves Northeast Florida across Duval, Nassau, Baker, Alachua, Bradford, and Union counties with programs addressing food insecurity, housing stability, child safety, mental health, and educational support.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Max Block Food Pantry: Food pantry providing more than 284,800 meals annually to individuals and families in need, with locations in Jacksonville (Duval County) and Macclenny (Baker County).
• Achievers for Life
• EPIC
• Project LAUNCH
• SEEDS
• Circles of Giving
• Holiday Gift Giving Program
• Jacksonville Eviction Diversion Program
• Aging in Place
• PJ Library Jacksonville

Products and services

• Max Block Food Pantry A food assistance program providing nutritious, non-perishable and fresh food to individuals and families in need across Northeast Florida, with locations in Jacksonville (Duval County) and Macclenny (Baker County).
• Aging in Place A senior services program that allows older adults to remain independent while providing families and caregivers with support, education, and practical resources for decision-making and future well-being.
• Counseling / Dupont Counseling Group Clinical social work, mental health counseling, and marriage and family therapy services provided by professionals with over 50 years of combined experience.
• Child Safety Services / Dependency Program Child welfare services including case management, supervised visitations, family reunification support, and prevention services for families involved with or at risk of entering the court system.
• ABBU (Alachua, Baker, Bradford & Union) Child Safety Services Child safety services expanded to serve Alachua, Baker, Bradford, and Union counties in partnership with Partnership for Strong Families.
• Achievers for Life A dropout prevention program supporting middle school students through academic guidance, mentorship, and family engagement from 6th grade through high school.
• Project LAUNCH Free, in-home mental health services for Duval County families with children from birth to 8 years, including assessments, counseling, and parenting training.
• Jacksonville Eviction Diversion Program A collaborative program with the City of Jacksonville providing rental and utility assistance, case management, and court support to prevent evictions and homelessness.
• Emergency Financial Assistance Federal, state, and private fund disbursement to help families meet basic needs including rent, mortgage, utilities, and food assistance.
• PJ Library Jacksonville A program providing free Jewish-themed children's books monthly to families with children ages 6 months to 8 years, along with family programming and Parent Connectors.
• Supervised Visitation / Safety First Jacksonville's only fee-free supervised visitation and safe exchange center for children and adult victims of domestic violence.
• Jewish Services / Jewish Healing Network Programs serving the Jewish community including Meals4You kosher meal delivery, Call2Go transportation, Holocaust Survivor Services, and the Jewish Healing Network volunteer program.
• Holocaust Education / Memorial Gallery Frisch Family Holocaust Memorial Gallery and Holocaust Education programming including survivor story documentation and community outreach.
• EPIC (Education, Partnership, Inclusion, Counseling) School-based support services integrating into Pre-K through 8th grade classrooms, providing observations, accommodations, and counseling support.
• Co-Parenting Class Court-required divorce co-parenting class helping parents understand shared parenting, communication strategies, and family dynamics.
• Circles of Giving A collective giving program where women pool resources to award grants up to $5,000 for urgent needs that fall outside traditional funding.
• Holiday Gift Giving Program Annual program providing Chanukah, Christmas, and Kwanzaa gifts to over 1,600 children, seniors, and Holocaust Survivors in the community.
• SEEDS Program Preschool literacy and early education program (Jax Preschool Strategic Early Education and Development Support) partnering with UNF to serve Westside neighborhoods.
• JELF (Jewish Educational Loan Fund) Partnership providing 0% interest loans to Jewish students for higher education costs, serving students in FL, GA, SC, NC, and VA.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 31,600 individuals provided with food assistance and more than 284,800 meals served annually through Max Block Food Pantry
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core and secondary.

• Partnership for Strong Families (PSF)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025JFCS expanded child welfare services to Alachua, Baker, Bradford, and Union counties working alongside PSF to provide comprehensive case management services.
• City of JacksonvillecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024Transformational pilot collaboration in the Jacksonville Eviction Diversion Program launched January 2024. JFCS Court Eviction Specialists provide timely rental and limited utility assistance to eligible eviction cases with case management support.
• United Way of Northeast FloridacoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024Key partner in Jacksonville Eviction Diversion Program and referral source for financial assistance. Provides 2-1-1 referral system connecting individuals to JFCS services.
• Fourth Judicial Circuit CourtcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024Partner in Jacksonville Eviction Diversion Program, fast-tracking cases for families to access JFCS resources and avoid eviction.
• Jacksonville Area Legal Aid (JALA)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024Legal partner in Jacksonville Eviction Diversion Program providing legal assistance to families facing eviction.
• University of North Florida / Florida Institute of EducationcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 October 2023Partnership in Jax Preschool Strategic Early Education and Development Support (SEEDS) pilot program. UNF students serve as 'Dream Promoters' reading to preschoolers twice weekly at six early learning centers.
• Feeding Northeast FloridacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership providing fresh food delivery to Holocaust survivors and seniors. Combined with Meals4You kosher meals, JFCS provides weekly food delivery to 45 clients including 30 Holocaust survivors.
• Harold Grinspoon FoundationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational program of PJ Library founded in 2005. JFCS supports PJ Library in Jacksonville providing free Jewish-themed books monthly to children ages 6 months to 8 years.
• National Center to Encourage Judaism (NCEJ)secondaryStrategic or Co-development PartnerNew partnership to launch Beginner’s Guide Series supporting multi-faith families and anyone looking to build Jewish traditions at home.
• Jewish Federation and Foundation of Northeast FloridacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPart of Florida’s First Coast Relief Fund helping community through hardship. JFCS is affiliated with the Federation system serving Jacksonville’s 15,000 Jewish residents.
• Publix, Walmart, Baptist Health JacksonvillesecondaryStrategic or Co-development PartnerSponsors for Max Block Food Pantry providing food donations and support.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Market position

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles13 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds2 records

Investors1 record

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