Alexander Jewish Family Service

Name

Alexander Jewish Family Service

Legal name

Joan and Stanford Alexander Jewish Family Service

Website

https://alexanderjfs.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1913

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Social Services

NAICS

Other Individual and Family Services (624190), Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations (813), Religious Organizations (8131), Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities (624120)

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

SECONDARYBPAGAEAH

Mental Health & Crisis Support Services

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

SECONDARYHLADAIAI

Special Needs Adult Day Programs (Developmental/Physical Disabilities, Seniors)

Healthcare & Life Sciences/Elder Care & Long-Term Care/Adult Day Health Care & Senior Day Care

SECONDARYBPAGACAF

Maternal, Child & Family Health Organizations

Business & Public Services/Nonprofit, NGO & Social Services/Health & Medical Nonprofits

SECONDARYHSABAFAH

End-of-Life Emotional & Spiritual Support (Chaplaincy/Counseling) In-Home

Home & Personal Services/Elder Care & In-Home Care Services/Hospice & Palliative In-Home Care

Keywords

• Mental health counseling
• Social services nonprofit
• Disability employment services
• Family case management
• Career counseling services

Headquarters

HQ city

Houston

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Donations and Charitable Contributions: Reliance on gifts and donations from individuals, foundations, and organizations to deliver services. Multiple ways to give are offered including one-time and recurring donations.
2. Program Service Fees and Insurance: Services may be billed to insurance, Medicaid, Medicare, or third-party payers including Employee Assistance Programs. Sliding scale fees may be available.
3. Special Event Revenue: Annual events such as JFS LiVE! and Heart Full of Love Award Concert generate revenue and community engagement.
4. Conference on Jewish Material Claims Against Germany Grant: Grant funding for social services supporting Jewish Nazi victims through Holocaust survivor support programs.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Alexander Jewish Family Service is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit social services agency delivering behavioral and mental health counseling, coaching and case management, disability services (including vocational training and supported employment through Celebration Company), career and employment services, education and community outreach, and Jewish chaplaincy to individuals, families, and communities in the Houston, Texas area. The organization supplements direct service delivery with a secure Client Portal and specialized programs such as the Touching the Heart text-messaging program, Bright Stars remembrance ceremony, and 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline outreach.

Product overview

Alexander Jewish Family Service (Alexander JFS) is a social services organization offering a unified family of services supporting individuals, families and communities. The core service areas include Behavioral & Mental Health Services (counseling, community intervention, professional development), Coaching & Case Management, Disability Services, Career & Employment Center, Education & Community Outreach, and Jewish Chaplaincy. Key sub-brands include the Celebration Company (an entrepreneurial employment program for adults with disabilities with retail operations), the Alexander Institute for Inclusion (advocacy and awareness), and the Client Portal (secure client communication). Additional programs include the Touching the Heart text messaging program, Bright Stars ceremony, and ReelAbilities Houston Film & Arts Festival. The organization serves over 20,000 lives annually with 112 years of experience.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Celebration Company: An entrepreneurial employment program for adults with disabilities, providing vocational training and paid work experiences at two locations in Central Houston and Katy. Includes a retail shop selling handcrafted items.
• Alexander Institute for Inclusion
• ReelAbilities Houston Film & Arts Festival
• Touching the Heart

Products and services

• Behavioral & Mental Health Services
• Coaching & Case Management
• Disability Services Enriches and empowers individuals with disabilities, their families, and caregivers through community programs for employment, social support, independent living, the Alexander Institute for Inclusion advocacy programs, and disability case management.
• Celebration Company Entrepreneurial employment program for adults with disabilities providing vocational training and paid work experiences at two Houston-area locations. Includes a retail shop selling handcrafted Chanukah candles, custom napkins, fused glass items, soaps, cards, clothing, and the Center for Art & Photography, plus the Day Tripper drop-in program.
• Career & Employment Center Resources to find and maintain employment, advance careers, and overcome barriers to employment. Includes career coaching, career exploration and assessments, certifications and education, interview and networking preparation, job search tools, workshops, employer partnerships and trainings, and specialized services for adults 60+, those with career gaps, mid-career professionals, recent graduates, and adults with disabilities.
• Education & Community Outreach Resources, education, and programs to raise awareness and knowledge to support building more inclusive communities. Includes the Open Hearts, Open Doors program supporting LGBTQ+ inclusion in Jewish spaces, career and professional development, and community education initiatives.
• Jewish Chaplaincy Provides spiritual comfort and guidance for patients and their families. Services include hospital visits, the Shabbat Box Program, end-of-life care, Jewish prayer book resources and meditations, and community connections including local synagogues, kosher food resources, and temporary housing.
• Alexander Institute for Inclusion A program focused on lowering stigmas related to people with disabilities. Delivers educational programs to raise awareness, promote inclusion, and embrace diversity. Produces the ReelAbilities Houston Film & Arts Festival in collaboration with the Mayor's Office for People with Disabilities and publishes the Disability Inclusion Guidebook.
• 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline Program Distributes free 988 cards and plastic card holders to organizations, leads conversations about mental health and well-being, implements evidence-based suicide prevention programs, and provides education to reduce stigma around mental health.
• Touching the Heart Text Messaging Program A free text-messaging program providing messages of support and well-being every two weeks to high school seniors, college and graduate students, young professionals, parents, teachers, and the general community. Has 310+ active participants with a 90% retention rate.
• JFS Play Institute Continuing education program providing play therapy training and techniques for children's mental health services, supporting professional development for clinicians and students.

Quantifiable outcome

• 20,000+ lives touched each year
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered major and core.

• RespectAbilitymajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 21 June 2021Alexander JFS joined a coalition of more than 20 Jewish organizations led by RespectAbility to present the Leaders of the Future: Leadership Series for Jews with Disabilities, a six-part virtual series helping Jewish lay leaders with disabilities develop leadership skills.
• Jewish Human Service AgenciescoreOthersAlexander JFS is a member of Jewish Human Service Agencies, a network providing social services within the Jewish community. This membership provides access to best practices, professional development, and collaborative opportunities with similar agencies.
• Jewish Federation of Greater HoustoncoreGTM or Marketing PartnerAlexander JFS is a partner agency of the Jewish Federation of Greater Houston, receiving organizational support and collaborative opportunities for community programs and services.
• United Way of Greater HoustoncoreGTM or Marketing PartnerAlexander JFS is a United Way partner, receiving funding support and community reach through the United Way network for delivering social services.
• Mayor's Office for People with DisabilitiescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration with the Mayor's Office for People with Disabilities to produce ReelAbilities Houston Film & Arts Festival, a month-long celebration promoting inclusion through film, art, and music.
• Texas Medical CentercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJewish chaplain provides spiritual care and guidance for patients and families at Texas Medical Center hospitals, working with Houston providers to serve patients in need.
• Houston Area HospitalscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerChaplaincy services provided in partnership with Houston area hospitals including visits, family meetings, and end-of-life care support.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Emerging players

• RespectAbility: National disability inclusion advocacy organization partnered with Alexander JFS on the Leaders of the Future series for Jews with Disabilities. Overlaps on disability inclusion and Jewish community work but operates primarily as an advocacy/training entity rather than direct service provider.

Direct peers

• Jewish Family & Children's Services of San Francisco: Bay Area Jewish Family Service offering mental health, disability, career, and case management services. Directly comparable in service mix (mental health, disabilities, seniors, Holocaust survivor support) and faith-based nonprofit structure, though operating in a different metro.
• Jewish Family Service of Greater Philadelphia: Philadelphia-area JFS providing counseling, case management, refugee services, and disability programs under the same Jewish Family Service umbrella. Closest analog in mission and service portfolio, serving a similar-sized major U.S. metro.
• Jewish Family Services of Los Angeles (Jewish Family Service LA): Large Jewish Family Service agency offering mental health, senior, disability, and refugee services in Los Angeles. Comparable in faith-based identity and broad social services portfolio, operating at a much larger scale in a different metro.

Others

• Jewish Federation of Greater Houston: Parent communal body and primary institutional partner of Alexander JFS in Houston. Not a direct service competitor, but the relationship structure (partner agency) means the Federation's funding and strategic priorities directly influence Alexander JFS's operations.
• United Way of Greater Houston: Alexander JFS's primary institutional funder and partner in Houston. Not a direct service competitor, but a strategic ecosystem partner whose funding decisions materially shape Alexander JFS's capacity and reach.

Broad incumbents

• National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI): National mental health advocacy and education organization with local affiliates delivering support groups, education, and crisis resources. Overlaps with Alexander JFS's behavioral health and suicide prevention work but operates as a national membership/advocacy body.
• JCC Association of North America: Umbrella association for Jewish Community Centers, which provide overlapping programs in mental health, senior services, disability inclusion, and community education across North America. Broader in scope and reach than Alexander JFS, but adjacent mission and Jewish communal infrastructure.
• Catholic Charities USA: National federation of Catholic Charities agencies delivering counseling, case management, senior services, and disability programs. Faith-based nonprofit peer with broader scale, overlapping service lines, and similar donor/reliance on faith-community funding.

Regional players

• BakerRipley (Houston): Major Houston-area social services nonprofit providing case management, senior services, immigration support, and education. Same geography, overlapping service lines (case management, senior support, ESL, financial coaching), and competing for similar institutional funders.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/AlexanderJFSHouston
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/alexander-jewish-family-service
• Instagraminstagram.com/alexanderjfshouston
• Xx.com/alexanderjfshou

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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