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Featured News

  • It’s Here! Our 5th Annual Mensches & Mimosas with a Twist

    Events 04/01/2024

    We are delighted to once again partner with our Jewish community organizations for our 5th Annual Mensches & Mimosas, but with a twist. This year, we’re featuring our 31 more honorees throughout April (National Volunteer Month) on our website and socials (Facebook and Instagram)....

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  • JFS Celebrates 170 Years!

    Uncategorized 01/22/2024

    What happened in 1854? When Franklin Pierce was the U.S. President, before the Civil War and 22 years before the telephone was invented… JFS began serving our community. In 1854, a group of like-minded, compassionate individuals saw a great need among newly arriving immigrants...

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  • JFS will not tolerate hate!

    Uncategorized 12/08/2023

    As the details of the shooting in front of Temple Israel in Albany unfold, we at Jewish Family Services of NENY applaud the Albany Police, Mayor Sheehan and Governor Hochul for their swift response and leadership. There is no place for hate of any...

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Latest News

Albany Veterans Receive Home Safety Improvements from JFS

11/09/2023

Marketing and Development Associate 

07/26/2023

JFS 4th Annual Mensches & Mimosas

01/26/2023

JFS Workshop Series Urges Preparation for Aging

10/04/2022

Last year, we impacted the lives of so many!

6,047
Kosher Meals Delivered & Grocery Shops
3,490
Aging, Health & Care Management Hours
2,000
Counseling Sessions
1,256
Rides to Appointments
2,938
Spiritual Guidance and Learning Attendees

About Us

Founded in 1854, Jewish Family Services of Northeastern New York is one of the region’s continuously operating human services agencies, and provides a continuum of support, services and resources throughout the community for individual and families of all ages. 

Our programs and services range from counseling to guidance for those aging in place to assistance for those facing food or financial insecurity – and so much more. JFS’ expert staff is available virtually, by telephone and in person. 

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Email Us At info@jfsneny.org

Our Staff

Brandy Rowell

Office Administrator

Organizational wizard and project manager who can spin plates in any industry.

Clara Simon, MSW

Senior Resource Network Specialist

Passionate about working in the field of aging and providing connection and Jewish programming to older adults.

Marla Gornstein, LMSW

NNORC Director of Programs

Social work expertise combined with program planning to bring engaging educational and social opportunities to older adults.

Kyra Nolte, LMSW

Geriatric Social Work Care Manager

Special interest in working with aging adults and ten years of experience fighting for housing justice for people of all ages.

Lisa Gally

Director of Essential Services

Passionate about meeting the needs of seniors and families in need of food, transportation and other essentials

Susan Riback, RN

NNORC Community Health Nurse Educator

Expertise in working with older adults to optimize their independence and health.

Monica Tan

Director of Marketing

Non-profit marketing specialist for over 25 years with clinical social work experience.

Dara Miller, LCSW, MBA

Director of Clinical Services

Over 10 years of experience working with at risk populations in various settings.

Asia Winney

Clinical Intern

Passionate about helping adults live their best lives.

Seth Rigberg, PhD

Clinician

Over 35 years of clinical expertise working with people from many backgrounds who have a range of challenges.

Nancy Messer

Essential Services Associate

Committed to helping seniors get meals, groceries and transportation.

Jessica Iavarone

Marketing & Social Media Associate

Marketing and social media specialist with experience working for nonprofit organizations and trade associations. 

Jennifer Plouffe, LMSW

Chief Program Officer

Over 17 years experience in social work, working in a variety of community based settings with a focus on aging in place.

Anne Hill

NNORC Director

Expertise in and passionate about working with older adults.

Rachel Gershon Rourke, MEd

Community Volunteer Coordinator

Dedicated to deeds of loving kindness, tikun olam, by building community through volunteerism.

Stacey Wager

Intake Coordinator and Information & Referral Specialist

Expertise in providing resources and referrals for all ages.

Rabbi Ami Monson

JFS Community Chaplain

Passionate about working with older adults and teaching and guiding Jewish youth.

Melanie Mahler

Clinician

holeheartedly dedicated to client-centered treatment and community collaboration.

Nanette Brenner, OTR

Life Enrichment Specialist

Specializing in improving emotional well-being in the homebound senior population

Jennifer Stanley, LCSW

Clinician

Strives to work in close collaboration with each client, developing a solution-focused approach that acknowledges each person’s unique life experiences.

Testimonials

What People Say About Us

  • JFS has been an excellent help to me in providing me with kosher meals. They have been so supportive not only for meals but also with having programs that I participate in like the Coming Up for Air social support group. I’ve met people who are interesting. The leaders are wonderful and I have made new friends.

    Virtual Group Participant

  • The Senior Resource Network most graciously assisted my cousins by customizing various living accommodations for them in a seamless process. Their braintrust of knowledge provided with the utmost patience was outstanding. Kudos to the network and its staff.

    Warren S. Geisler, D.D.S.

  • Thank you very much for assisting my family with delivery of kosher meals during a very difficult time. JFS has always meant a great deal to our family. Your time and assistance has been greatly appreciated. All of your volunteers were terrific. I plan to continue to assist the agency.

    Anonymous

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