Jewish Community Services

What Jewish Community Services does

Jewish Community Services of South Florida, Inc. (JCS) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit social services agency headquartered at 12000 Biscayne Boulevard in Miami, Florida. The current entity was formed in 2000 through the merger of three predecessor organizations — Jewish Family Service of Greater Miami (founded 1920), Jewish Vocational Service of South Florida (founded 1958), and the Community Council for Jewish Elderly (founded 1987) — giving JCS continuous service history of more than 105 years. It operates through four service pillars: Food Security, Case Management, Clinical Services, and Information & Referral, delivering 20+ programs that serve more than 100,000 clients annually across Miami-Dade and Monroe Counties.

Programs include the JCS Kosher Food Bank, Kosher Home Delivered Meals, Congregate Meals, and Senior Ride transportation under Food Security; the Holocaust Survivor Assistance Program (serving 400+ survivors annually under Claims Conference and German government reparations funding), Older Adult Case Management, and the Shalom Bayit domestic abuse program under Case Management; in-person and telehealth mental health counseling, the LGBTQIA+ and At-Risk Youth Program in 25+ Miami-Dade schools, and the Yehi Ohr / JCS Safety Program in Jewish Day Schools under Clinical Services; and JCS Access, the 211 Miami helpline (connecting residents to 4,000+ regional health and human services), and the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline under Information & Referral. Wholly-owned subsidiaries Masada Home Care, Lambda Living, and JCS Cares Housing extend operations into skilled home healthcare and senior housing.

Funding is a hybrid of government contracts and grants (The Children's Trust, Florida DCF, HHS, SAMHSA, Department of Elder Affairs, Alliance for Aging), Claims Conference reparations, corporate sponsorships (tiers up to $50,000), individual donations, planned giving through Greater Miami Jewish Federation, sliding-scale counseling fees, and signature volunteer-driven events (Milk & Honey, Matzah Mitzvah). Services are predominantly free at point of delivery. JCS holds CARF, AAS, and AIRS accreditations, a Charity Navigator four-star rating, and Candid Platinum Transparency 2026. Distribution is hybrid: five physical service locations across Miami-Dade, 30+ year school-based contracts, 24/7 multilingual phone and online intake, telehealth counseling, and an organized volunteer network of community affinity groups including JCS Latino and Tikkun Olam Families.

Name

Jewish Community Services

Legal name

Jewish Community Services of South Florida, Inc.

Website

https://jcsfl.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1920

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Jewish Community Services of South Florida is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit social services agency in Miami providing food assistance, mental health counseling, case management, and crisis helplines (211 Miami, 988) to more than 100,000 clients per year across Miami-Dade and Monroe Counties. Founded in 1920 and merged into its current form in 2000.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Community Social Services

NAICS

Individual and Family Services (6241), Other Individual and Family Services (624190), Community Food and Housing, and Emergency and Other Relief Services (6242), Community Food Services (62421), Emergency and Other Relief Services (62423), Child and Youth Services (624110)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Misc Health & Allied Services, Nec (8090), Services-Home Health Care Services (8082)

akta.pro primary industry

Faith-Based Social Services & Community Outreach (Food Pantries, Shelters, Counseling) (BPAGAJAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Food & Nutrition Assistance Programs (BPAIAKAF), Mental Health & Crisis Support Services (BPAGAEAH), Domestic Violence & Abuse Support Services (BPAGAEAD), Specialized Student Support (Foster/Homeless/Migrant/McKinney-Vento) (EDAJAIAJ)

Keywords

• Social services
• Mental health counseling
• Food assistance
• Case management
• Community support

Headquarters

HQ city

Miami

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Individual Donations: JCS relies on individual charitable contributions from donors. Donations can be made online, by check, stock, or through planned giving arrangements. All contributions are tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law.
2. Corporate Sponsorships: Corporate giving and sponsorship opportunities with tiered sponsorship packages ranging from Circle of Care ($50,000) to Tikkun Olam Partner ($18,000). Sponsorships support signature events and programs.
3. Planned Giving: Legacy giving through wills and estate planning allows donors to include JCS in their living wills, creating lasting impact while potentially providing financial benefits to donors.
4. Government Contracts and Grants: JCS receives funding from government sources including The Children's Trust, Florida Department of Children and Families, Department of Elder Affairs, and federal agencies like HHS and SAMHSA for specific programs.
5. Program Service Fees: Mental health counseling services are provided on a sliding fee scale based on income. Many insurance plans and Medicaid are accepted. Some programs offer free services while others are subsidized.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Jewish Community Services of South Florida provides comprehensive social services through four pillars: Food Support (Kosher Food Bank, home-delivered meals, congregate meals), Case Management (Holocaust Survivor Assistance, older adult case management, domestic abuse support), Clinical Services (mental health counseling, LGBTQIA+ youth support), and Information & Referral (211 Miami, 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline). The organization serves over 100,000 clients annually across Miami-Dade and Monroe Counties, with most services provided free of charge and mental health counseling available on a sliding fee scale.

Product overview

Jewish Community Services of South Florida is a social services nonprofit organization (not a technology product company) that offers a comprehensive suite of community support programs. The organization operates through four pillars of service: Food Security (including the Kosher Food Bank, Home Delivered Meals, Congregate Meals, Senior Ride, and JCS Delivers), Case Management (including Holocaust Survivor Assistance, Older Adult Case Management, and Shalom Bayit domestic abuse services), Clinical Services (including Mental Health Counseling, LGBTQIA+ Youth Support, and Yehi Ohr/Safety Programs), and Information & Referral (including JCS Access, 211 Miami helpline, and 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline). These programs serve over 100,000 clients annually across Miami-Dade and Monroe Counties, providing food assistance, mental health care, crisis intervention, case management, and community support.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• JCS Kosher Food Bank: Provides kosher, nutritious food to food-insecure individuals and families in the Miami-Dade Jewish community
• JCS 211 Miami
• Tikkun Olam Families
• JCS Latino
• JELF

Products and services

• JCS Kosher Food Bank Provides kosher, nutritious shelf-stable and fresh food options to food-insecure individuals and families in the Miami-Dade Jewish community, offering dignified food assistance with volunteer programs and mitzvah projects.
• Kosher Home Delivered Meals Provides pre-made, frozen kosher meals to homebound, nutritionally-insecure seniors across Miami-Dade County who are unable to prepare meals for themselves due to frailty.
• JCS Delivers Shopping Program Provides personalized grocery deliveries and essential household items to homebound seniors with monthly incomes under $1,300, serving as a wellness check and social connection for isolated seniors.
• Congregate Meals Serves hot, kosher lunch five days a week at the JCS Diener Family Center in Miami Beach and four days a week at Point East Condominiums in Aventura, with socialization activities.
• Senior Ride Provides reliable transportation for seniors to attend JCS congregate lunch meal sites, grocery shopping, and community activities using two passenger buses with CDL-licensed drivers.
• Holocaust Survivor Assistance Program Provides compassionate, comprehensive case management, home care coordination, and reparations support services for Holocaust Survivors, funded by the Conference on Material Claims Against Germany.
• Older Adult Case Management Program Supports safety, health, and independence of seniors through case management, in-home assessments, and coordinated referrals to community resources for aging adults in Miami-Dade County.
• Shalom Bayit (Domestic Abuse Program) Provides confidential case management, counseling, safety planning, and emergency financial assistance for individuals and families experiencing domestic abuse, serving all faiths and backgrounds.
• Mental Health Counseling Offers professional mental health counseling for individuals ages 5 to 100+, including individual, couples, and family therapy, with services available in-person and via telehealth.
• LGBTQIA+ and At-Risk Youth Program Provides free mental health counseling and support groups for LGBTQ youth across Miami-Dade County schools and JCS offices, addressing depression, suicide risk, bullying, and substance use.
• Yehi Ohr and JCS Safety Program Offers school-based mental health counseling services to students in Jewish Day Schools from Pre-K through 8th grade, including sexual abuse prevention education with age-appropriate curriculum modules.
• JCS Access (Information & Referral) Serves as the primary entry point for social services across Miami-Dade County, connecting residents to emotional, social, and economic support programs with trained professionals.
• 211 Miami Helpline Provides 24/7/365 free, confidential referral and information service connecting people to over 4,000 health and human services across Miami-Dade and Monroe Counties.
• 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline Operates the national 988 crisis line for Miami-Dade and Monroe Counties, offering free, confidential emotional support for individuals experiencing suicidal thoughts or mental health crises.
• JELF (Jewish Educational Loan Fund) Provides interest-free educational loans for Jewish students facing financial hardship, assisting with higher education costs for undergrad, graduate, or technical school.

Quantifiable outcome

• Serves 100,000+ clients annually
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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No

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Partnerships

18 partnerships are on record, tiered core and major.

• Claims Conference (Conference on Jewish Material Claims Against Germany)coreOthersPrimary funder for Holocaust Survivor Assistance Program. Provides reparations funding from German government for services to Holocaust Survivors including Article 2 Fund, Child Survivor Fund, Hardship Fund, and other compensation programs.
• Federal Ministry of Finance (Germany)coreOthersProvides reparations funding through German government decision for Holocaust Survivor support programs via Claims Conference.
• The Children's TrustcoreOthersMajor funder for children's services and 211 Miami helpline services in Miami-Dade County.
• United Way MiamicoreOthersCo-funder of 211 Miami community helpline services connecting residents to health and human services.
• Greater Miami Jewish FederationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerKey community partner through Create a Jewish Legacy program helping community members make impactful planned gifts.
• Miami-Dade County Public SchoolscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner30+ year partnership providing school-based mental health services for LGBTQ+ youth in over 25 high schools and Yehi Ohr program in Jewish Day Schools.
• Florida Department of Children and Families (DCF/Thriving Mind)coreOthersCo-sponsor of 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline and mental health services through Thriving Mind South Florida.
• Thriving Mind South FloridacoreOthersBehavioral health network partner providing mental health funding and crisis services support.
• Department of Elder Affairs - State of FloridacoreOthersState government funder supporting senior services and programs for older adults.
• Alliance for Aging, Inc.majorOthersArea Agency on Aging providing funding and support for senior services in Miami-Dade County.
• Feeding South FloridamajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMember of Feeding America network supporting food bank operations and food insecurity programs.
• Miami-Dade CountycoreOthersMunicipal government partner and funder supporting community services and programs.
• Department of Health and Human Services (HHS)majorOthersFederal agency providing funding support for health and human services programs.
• SAMHSAmajorOthersFederal Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration providing funding for mental health programs.
• Publix Super Markets CharitiesmajorOthersCorporate charitable partner supporting food programs and community services.
• HIAS (Hebrew Immigrant Aid Society)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner supporting refugee assistance programs and services for immigrants in South Florida.
• Network of Jewish Human Service AgenciesmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerProfessional network affiliation supporting best practices in Jewish human services.
• Miami BeachmajorOthersMunicipal partner providing support for Diener Center congregate meal site operations.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Others

• National Council of Jewish Women: National Jewish advocacy and service organization with local sections engaged in social services and advocacy. Comparable to JCS in faith-based identity and social service orientation, but operates primarily through advocacy and volunteer mobilization rather than direct service delivery.
• Jewish Federation of Greater Miami: Community umbrella organization and core JCS partner through Create a Jewish Legacy. Comparable as a Jewish community institution serving the same South Florida donor base and beneficiary population, though its primary role is fundraising and community coordination rather than direct service delivery.

Direct peers

• Feeding South Florida: The regional Feeding America food bank serving the same geography as JCS and an existing JCS partner. Directly comparable on the food-security pillar and on serving food-insecure households in Miami-Dade and Broward Counties.
• Camillus House: Miami-based nonprofit providing comprehensive social services including food, shelter, behavioral health, and case management to vulnerable populations. Operates in the same geography with overlapping service lines targeting similar low-income and homeless clients as JCS.
• Jewish Family Service of Los Angeles: One of the largest Jewish family service agencies in the U.S., providing a comparable integrated suite of social services including case management, mental health, senior services, and food assistance — directly comparable in mission, service mix, and faith-based positioning to JCS.
• Jewish Family Services of New York: New York-based Jewish family service agency providing mental health, elder care, and social support services. Comparable to JCS as a long-standing Jewish-affiliated social services agency with similarly broad program portfolios.
• Switchboard of Miami: Miami-based nonprofit operating crisis lines and community information hotlines. Comparable to JCS in helpline/crisis-line operations and information & referral services within the same geography.
• Jewish Family and Children's Services of San Francisco: Bay Area Jewish family service agency offering mental health, case management, senior care, and refugee services. Closely comparable to JCS in scope, target populations, and faith-based integrated-service model.

Regional players

• Miami-Dade County Homeless Trust: Local government authority coordinating housing and services for people experiencing homelessness in Miami-Dade. Comparable to JCS's case management and emergency support services in the same geography but operating as a funder/coordinator rather than direct service provider.

Broad incumbents

• Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Miami: Large faith-based social services agency operating across the same South Florida geography with a broader regional footprint. Comparable to JCS in faith-rooted mission and integrated human services delivery, but operates at a larger scale and broader scope.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance3 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Subsidiaries3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

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