Case Work
We connect those in need to assistance for food, clothing, rent, shelter, utilities and more.
Jewish Community Services and Programs
Jewish Community Services is the social services division of the Jewish Federation of Northwest Indiana. Staff and volunteers work together to provide on everything from assisting the needy to secure food, shelter, utility assistance to providing weekly hot lunch and entertainment for senior citizens, group outings for active adults and vibrant youth events and social services opportunities. In addition, JCS operates year-round daily programs for children ages 2 to 12 through K'Ton Ton Preschool Programs and JCY Day Camp.
We service the needs of every age group. Our Prime Timers offers active adults fun, and sometimes educational, outings. Adult Friendship Club offers freshly prepared luncheons and entertainment on Monday and Wednesday each week. Teens connect to social services and social events with our NOAR youth group.
Many of the adults who participate in our varied programs also volunteer to assist others. They collect clothing and outwear for children at Chanukah. In the fall, they pack and deliver backpacks with school supplies for those who can't afford them. In addition, we join with Maot Chitim to deliver groceries to needy Jewish families during the holiday seasons.
There's no end to the good we can do. Your gifts of time and dollars to the Jewish Federation literally change the course of peoples' lives.
Jewish Community Relations Council
Our JCRC promotes Holocaust Education in grades K-12 and local universities. We also work with local religious institutions, organizations, elected officials and media to advocate for tolerance and justice.
Social Action
Our volunteers support area food banks and pantries and soup kitchens, organize food, clothing and school supply drives, tutor needy students and visit those confined to hospitals and care facilities.
Social Events
Our volunteers come together to work and to enjoy rich cultural programs. Our programs vary from Second City Ensembles to pop and classical concerts--with a Jewish perspective.