Annual Report

A Message from JFCS President and CEO Paula Goldstein and Chairman of the Board Jessica Solomon

Dear Friends:

Despite fallout from a tenuous economic recovery, leading to a variety of State and City cut backs,
Jewish Family and Children’s Service (JFCS) of Greater Philadelphia emerged intact, continuing to
make a signifi cant difference in the lives of the more than 15,000 people we served in the past year.

The Agency continues to identify and grow funding streams, set critical objectives, and achieve
results. Meaningful data is collected to ensure that we track our strengths; are aware of areas
needing improvement; and can clearly demonstrate the impact we have on our community.
We are committed to our ongoing partnership with the Jewish Federation of Greater Philadelphia
and work closely with them to support their mission through the grants we receive.
We would like to take this opportunity to thank our Board and Advisory Board, our Staff, and all of
our devoted and generous donors with whom we credit our ability to fl ourish.

JFCS continues its success in the grant arena. In 2012, we were awarded:
• A multi-year grant from the Venture Philanthropy Partnership to create a Resource Database
and Website that will provide crucial information for those with disabilities.
• Grants totaling $500,000 to provide Gambling Prevention groups to students in the Bucks
and Philadelphia County schools.
• A two-year grant from Women of Vision, the Jewish Women’s Foundation of Greater
Philadelphia, for $45,000 to provide sessions for mothers and daughters regarding female
relationship aggression.
• A second year grant of $90,000 from the City of Philadelphia to provide Parenting education
through our Child Welfare Program.

JFCS also partnered with Temple University to provide Abstinence Education to pre-teens as part of
a larger research project that they are conducting.

Breaking records for both funds raised and attendance, JFCS’ 2011 Annual Benefi t, A Light Unto
the Community, raised an historic $525,843 and welcomed 650 guests to the event that was held at
the National Museum of American Jewish History.

As we move forward into 2012, we are continuing to expand our marketing and PR initiatives in
order to educate and elicit support from members of our community. We are also preparing for a
new strategic planning process this Fall; and continuing to infuse technology into our work in order
to measure the effectiveness of our service delivery. Our goal is to optimize our ability to make the
most difference in the lives of those we serve.

As valued friends of the agency who share our commitment to the community, we welcome your
participation and input.

To view the recent JFCS Matters Impact Report, Click here.

With Warmest Regards,

Paula Goldstein, President and CEO

Jessica Solomon, Chairman of the Board