Jewish Family Service is holding a Matching Gift Campaign. An anonymous donor will match gifts up to $2,000 in funds received before the end of February. The funds will be used to support members of the community at large (both Jewish and non-Jewish) in need of financial aid. To donate, bring or send a check to JFS, 500 Clubhouse Rd., Vestal, NY 13850, or visit www.jfgb.org/local-global-community/jewish-family-service.
“We are so grateful for the generosity of our community that has always helped Jewish Family Service provide help for people with critical needs,” said Shelley Hubal, executive director of the Jewish Federation of Greater Binghamton. “Your gift to this match will go directly to members of the community that are struggling to make ends meet.”
“I’m just finishing my first year at Jewish Family Service and I have to say that I had no idea that our community is so incredibly generous,” said Merryl Wallach, director of JFS. “Sadly, I’m also deeply concerned about the needs of our most vulnerable families. We all know that this has been a difficult year, but the number of people unable to pay their NYSEG bills, for their medications, their housing costs and to feed their families is staggering. The safety net (when there is one) has giant holes that no one agency can possibly fill. Thanks to an anonymous donor, we have the ability to double any donations to JFS that come in until the end of February. Any money raised will go directly to those in need. I thank you in advance for your donation, large or small.”