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A New Name, a New Face, Same Impactful Organization

Posted on 12/01/2017 by Admin

Dear Community Members, After almost exactly a year of planning and preparation, I’m pleased to announce that our agency has a new name: Jewish Family and Community Services (JFCS). Our Continue Reading →

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NEW RESEARCH STUDY FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES COMPLETING COMMON DAILY ACTIVITIES USING CONTEMPORARY TOOLS AND STRATEGIES

Posted on 11/27/2017 by Admin

Dear Potential Study Participant, Our University of Pittsburgh research team is developing the first of its kind, survey to determine how people with disabilities complete common daily activities to their Continue Reading →

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Friendship Circle Cooking Club Kickoff

Posted on 11/24/2017 by Admin

At The Friendship Circle, we are excited to report that our 2017-2018 programming year is fully underway! We held the first Cooking Club session of our program year on November Continue Reading →

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8 Thanksgiving Hacks for Kids on the Spectrum

Posted on 11/20/2017 by Admin

Thanksgiving can be a fun time filled with food, family, joy, and thankfulness. However, the atypical schedules, new foods, and people-packed homes can be a little overwhelming for kids on Continue Reading →

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Autism Friendly Performance of WICKED!

Posted on 11/06/2017 by Admin

Saturday, February 3, 2018 2:00pm • Benedum Center Tickets $19-$49 The Pittsburgh Cultural Trust is proud to present this very special AUTISM-FRIENDLY performance of WICKED. The Pittsburgh Cultural Trust is Continue Reading →

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Community HealthChoices

Posted on 11/03/2017 by Admin

Do you feel confused and overwhelmed by changes related to health insurance? If you do, you are not alone. On October 16th, a group  organized by Jewish Residential Services and Continue Reading →

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2017 Shore-Whitehill Award

Posted on 10/16/2017 by Admin

On September, 28, 2017, Jewish Federation of Pittsburgh and Jewish Residential Services presented the 2017 Shore-Whitehill Award to Carol L. Tabas, nominated by the United Way of Southwestern PA for Continue Reading →

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