Jewish Family Service of Greater New Haven

What Jewish Family Service of Greater New Haven does

Jewish Family Service of Greater New Haven (JFSGNH) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit social service agency headquartered at 1948 Chapel Street in New Haven, Connecticut, with a secondary food pantry site at 1440 Whalley Avenue. Founded in 1881 as the Hebrew Benevolent Society and later consolidated through the 1919 merger of United Jewish Charities, the agency operates under the ethical values of tzedakah and tikkun olam while serving individuals and families of all ages, races, ethnicities, sexual orientations, gender identities, and faiths regardless of ability to pay.

The organization delivers a portfolio of more than twelve community programs including the Barry J. Vine Food Pantry and Nutritional Health Center, the Food4Kids weekend backpack program serving approximately 450 students across three New Haven public schools, licensed mental health counseling (LCSW/LMFT), therapeutic foster care and adoption services, Holocaust survivor case management funded through the Claims Conference, aging adult services, the SOS safety-net program, Ken's Closet work-ready clothing, the Shalom Group for adults with developmental disabilities, and the Jewish Wellness and Healing Center for pastoral care and bereavement support. JFSGNH has held national Council on Accreditation (COA) since 2018 and operates as a licensed Connecticut social service agency with 11-50 employees.

Revenue is generated through a diversified mix of individual and corporate donations (including annual Spring Celebration galas and The Great Give online campaign), grants from foundations and government sources (CHEFA, Safeco, State Farm, CT Department of Social Services), partial support from the Jewish Federation of Greater New Haven, and fee-for-service mental health counseling on a sliding scale. Service delivery relies on direct in-person intake at the Chapel Street office and pantry, school-based Food4Kids distribution channels, and the Greater New Haven Coordinated Access Network for homelessness prevention. The agency maintains coalition memberships in the Network of Jewish Human Service Agencies, CT Council of Family Service Agencies, and CT Association of Non-Profit Organizations.

Name

Jewish Family Service of Greater New Haven

Legal name

Jewish Family Service of Greater New Haven, Inc.

Website

https://jfsnh.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1881

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Jewish Family Service of Greater New Haven is a 501(c)(3) non-profit social service agency in New Haven, CT, delivering food assistance, mental health counseling, foster care, Holocaust survivor services, and aging adult programming to individuals and families of all backgrounds regardless of ability to pay.

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Product category

Human and Social Services

NAICS

Community Food and Housing, and Emergency and Other Relief Services (6242), Community Food Services (62421), Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities (62412), Emergency and Other Relief Services (62423)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Health Services (8000)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYBPAGAJAG

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

Business & Public Services/Nonprofit, NGO & Social Services/Religious & Faith-Based Organizations

SECONDARYBPAGAEAC

Family & Parenting Support Services

Business & Public Services/Nonprofit, NGO & Social Services/Social Services & Community Support (Food, Housing, Family)

Keywords

• Social services
• Mental health counseling
• Food assistance programs
• Foster care services
• Aging adult services

Headquarters

HQ city

New Haven

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Others

Revenue model

1. Donations and Charitable Contributions: Individual and corporate donations received through the organization's website, direct mail campaigns, and fundraising events. The organization participates in The Great Give, a 36-hour online giving campaign through the Community Foundation of Greater New Haven.
2. Grant Funding: Funding from foundations, government grants, and corporate sponsors. Examples include CHEFA grant ($53,000 in 2016), Safeco Insurance grant ($10,000), State Farm Neighborhood Assist grants, and Connecticut Department of Social Services grants for mental health services.
3. Jewish Federation Support: Partial support from the Jewish Federation of Greater New Haven as a member agency.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Jewish Family Service of Greater New Haven is a non-profit social service agency delivering food assistance (Barry J. Vine Food Pantry and Food4Kids weekend backpack program), licensed mental health counseling and therapy, therapeutic foster care and adoption services, Holocaust survivor support, aging adult case management, and emergency/crisis intervention services to individuals and families in the Greater New Haven region. Services are provided regardless of religion, race, ethnicity, or ability to pay through sliding-scale fees and grant-funded programs.

Product overview

Jewish Family Service of Greater New Haven is a non-profit social service agency offering a comprehensive portfolio of community support programs. The organization operates multiple interconnected service programs including the Barry J. Vine Food Pantry for food assistance, the Food4Kids weekend backpack program for children, mental health counseling and therapy services, Holocaust Survivor support, Therapeutic Foster Care and Adoption services, the SOS (Social Work Outreach Services) program for crisis support, the Jewish Wellness and Healing Center for pastoral care and bereavement support, Aging Adult case management services, Ken's Closet clothing assistance, and Shalom Group programming for adults with developmental disabilities. These programs work together to provide holistic support to individuals and families throughout Greater New Haven regardless of background or religion.

Differentiator

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Functional benefit

Brands

• Food4Kids: Weekend supplemental food program for food insecure children in New Haven schools. Serves 450 students from East Rock Community Magnet School, Dr. Reginald Mayo Early Childhood School, and Clinton Avenue School.
• Barry J. Vine Food Pantry
• Jewish Wellness and Healing Center

Products and services

• Food Pantry & Nutritional Health Center (Barry J. Vine Food Pantry) A food assistance program providing non-perishable and fresh food items to individuals and families in need in the Greater New Haven community. Located at 1440 Whalley Avenue, New Haven, operating by appointment on Wednesdays and Thursdays. Includes nutritional health education in partnership with Gateway Community College Allied Health Program.
• Food4Kids A weekend backpack food program serving approximately 450 students from East Rock Community Magnet School, Dr. Reginald Mayo Early Childhood School, and Clinton Avenue School in New Haven, providing kid-friendly snacks and supplemental food to food-insecure children during the academic school year.
• Therapy & Mental Health Counseling Clinical mental health services including individual, family, and group therapy provided by licensed clinicians (LCSW, LMFT) addressing mental health needs of children, adults, and families. Mental health counseling is available at no charge for uninsured individuals up to 150% of Federal Poverty Level.
• Holocaust Survivors Program Specialized support services for Holocaust survivors, including case management, care coordination, and in-home assistance funded through the Claims Conference to help survivors maintain independence and quality of life.
• Therapeutic Foster Care Program Foster parent recruitment, training, and support services for children and adolescents in the foster care system, including case management and permanency planning.
• Adoption Services Adoption coordination services including home studies, matching, and post-adoption support for families seeking to adopt children.
• Social Work Outreach Services (SOS) Program A safety net program offering food assistance, social services, vocational support, and financial assistance to community members facing extreme hardships.
• Jewish Wellness and Healing Center Pastoral care, counseling services, and wellness programming including bereavement support groups, facilitated by rabbis and mental health professionals.
• Aging Adult Services Comprehensive case management and support services for aging adults, including care coordination, grief support, and assistance with navigating chronic health issues.
• Ken's Closet A clothing assistance program providing work-ready clothing to clients seeking employment, honoring the memory of Ken Sperling.
• Shalom Group Social and educational programming for Jewish adults with developmental disabilities, providing community connection and heritage engagement.
• Emergency Assistance Emergency financial assistance, housing support, and crisis intervention services for families in immediate need, including participation in the Greater New Haven Coordinated Access Network for homelessness prevention.

Quantifiable outcome

• 450 students served weekly through Food4Kids weekend food program
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments8 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

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Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Jewish Federation of Greater New HavencoreGTM or Marketing PartnerPrimary affiliated organization providing partial financial support. JFSGNH is supported in part by the Jewish Federation of Greater New Haven and works closely with Women's Philanthropy Division on joint programs like Food4Kids.
• Network of Jewish Human Service Agencies (NJHSA)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerJFSGNH is a member of the Association of The Network of Jewish Human Service Agencies, providing networking and best practice resources.
• CT Council of Family Service Agencies (CCFSA)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerJFSGNH is a member of the CT Council of Family Service Agencies. Sponsors annual Family Champions awards recognizing outstanding staff and board members.
• CT Association of Non-Profit Organizations (CAN)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerJFSGNH is a member of the CT Association of Non-Profit Organizations.
• Stop & Shop (Amity Location)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerBloomin' 4 Good Bouquet program: Stop & Shop Amity (150 Amity Road, New Haven) donates $1 to Barry J. Vine Food Pantry for every $11.99 special bouquet purchased, running periodically throughout the year.
• B'nai B'rith Project H.O.P.E.minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvides Passover food packages for distribution to JFS pantry clients. Volunteers pack bags that JFSGNH distributes to families.
• Gateway Community College Allied Health ProgramminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerStudents stationed at Food Pantry to educate clients on healthy eating, reducing sodium and sugar, reading nutritional labels, and managing illnesses like high blood pressure and diabetes.
• Women's Philanthropy Division of Jewish Federation of Greater New HavencoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoint project partner for Food4Kids New Haven program, dedicated to addressing child food insecurity by providing weekend supplemental food packages.
• Greater New Haven Coordinated Access NetworkminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerJFSGNH participates as a certified intake site to help guide individuals and families at risk of homelessness through housing diversion interventions.
• United Way (formerly Community Chest)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerJFS helped found Community Chest in 1920, now known as United Way. Referrals come through United Way InfoLine 2-1-1.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Jewish Family Service of Hartford: Connecticut's other JFS affiliate located less than 40 miles north in Hartford. Operates parallel services (case management, food pantry, mental health, Holocaust survivor support) with overlapping state-grant and federation funding sources — a direct regional counterpart.
• Jewish Family Service of Greater Atlanta: Georgia JFS affiliate offering mental health, older adult care, refugee/immigration services, and case management. Closely parallels JFSGNH's service portfolio and funding mix (Federation-supported, NJHSA member) at comparable scale.
• Jewish Family Service of Greater Boston: Massachusetts-based JFS affiliate providing mental health, older adult, refugee resettlement, and family support. Close programmatic match to JFSGNH's service mix and a fellow NJHSA member — useful benchmark for service-line breadth and funding model.
• Jewish Family Services of MetroWest (NJ): A New Jersey-based Jewish family service agency that is a fellow member of the Network of Jewish Human Service Agencies. Operates a similar portfolio of mental health, older adult services, food assistance, and case management, making it a structurally comparable mid-sized affiliate agency.

Broad incumbents

• Jewish Family Service of Chicago: A large, multi-service Jewish human-service agency serving Chicago and surrounding suburbs. Operates a much wider portfolio (clinical services, disability services, residential programs, refugee services) but overlaps directly with JFSGNH's mental health, older adult, and case management lines.
• Jewish Family Service of Los Angeles: One of the largest Jewish family service agencies in the U.S., offering the same core categories — mental health, aging services, food assistance, Holocaust survivor support — at significantly greater scale. Provides an upper-bound benchmark for what a high-performing JFS platform can scale to.
• Jewish Family and Children's Services of San Francisco: Bay Area Jewish human-service agency with comparable programs in mental health, older adult services, and adoption/foster care. Operates at substantially larger scale but functions in the same NJHSA-affiliated ecosystem as JFSGNH.

Others

• Jewish Federation of Greater New Haven: The primary affiliated funding organization for JFSGNH and a core financial partner. Included as a peer because it directly shapes JFSGNH's revenue base via member-agency allocations and co-funds programs like Food4Kids through its Women's Philanthropy Division.
• Jewish Community Relations Council of Greater New Haven: Local Jewish communal umbrella body working alongside JFSGNH in the Greater New Haven community. Relevant peer as an ecosystem-level collaborator that channels referrals, advocacy, and Federation resources between member agencies.

Regional players

• Bikur Cholim of Greater New Haven: A small, faith-rooted volunteer-based social-services organization in the same region addressing health, food, and family-support needs of the Jewish community in Greater New Haven. Partial overlap in target population (aging and ill Jewish residents) and geographic footprint.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/jfsgnh

Compliance2 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles15 records

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