Our Living Our Values is a visual and storytelling campaign designed to honor JFCS staff and the core values that guide our work—Compassion, Inclusion, Integrity, Innovation, and Collaboration. Through beautiful portraits and personal reflections, the campaign highlights how JFCS staff live these values every day, making a lasting impact on individuals and families in our community.
All staff were invited to participate. Those who did shared in their own words what drives their work, how JFCS values align with their purpose, and how they strive to make a difference. Every statement is 100% authentic, written by staff themselves and paired with their portraits. These are not AI-generated or professionally written statements; they are honest, heartfelt expressions of what it means to live the mission of JFCS.
This campaign is a testament to the fact that our values are not just words on our website and printed materials, they are lived every day by those who serve all who turn to us.
This campaign isn’t just for you to observe—it’s an invitation to take part and make a difference. Support what matters:
You help bring our values to life and strengthen the impact we make together. You make sure that JFCS is Here for all. Always.
Jewish Family and Children’s Service of Minneapolis provides essential services to people of all ages and backgrounds to sustain healthy relationships, ease suffering and offer support in times of need.
Based on the Jewish concept of Tikkun Olam (repairing the world), JFCS believes everyone is entitled to equal economic, political and social rights and opportunities. As a human service organization, we value:
Compassion – providing highest quality care and support through all stages of life
Inclusion – treating people of all ages, genders, sexual orientations, races, religions and abilities with dignity and respect
Innovation – anticipating community needs and responding with excellence, effectiveness and creativity
Integrity – working in a manner that is consistently ethical and accountable
Collaboration – establishing lasting partnerships in the community to broaden our impact and inform our work
CAREER SERVICES
Certified professionals provide complete career assistance including resume development, social media strategies, interviewing skills and more. Our programs empower people to explore and identify their visions of career success, including access to career training.
COMMUNITY SERVICES & ENGAGEMENT
JFCS pursues opportunities that help build and sustain well-being and meaningful connections, cultivating belonging for all. Through partnerships and initiatives, we aim to be a valuable and contributing member of the Jewish community, broader Twin Cities community and beyond.
COUNSELING & MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES
Highly skilled, licensed therapists, social workers, and case managers work with care and compassion to help people address the challenges they face throughout their lives.
EDUCATION & LEARNING
JFCS’ education and learning programs for individuals, children and families provide the tools and support needed to live stable, healthy, and engaged lives. They include support and resources for addiction, mental health, caregiving for loved ones with Alzheimer’s and dementia, professional skill development, mentoring, early childhood and parent education, and wellness.
FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE & FOOD SECURITY
JFCS provides financial assistance and programs to aid with stability and self-sufficiency. Through camp and academic scholarships, emergency financial assistance, the Jewish Free Loan Program, and food security assistance, we provide support through the hard times.
SENIOR SERVICES
JFCS Senior Services support the dignity and independence of older adults, providing highly-personalized care with boundless compassion. We work to ensure meaningful, safe, supported and independent living at home, and resources, education and respite for caregivers.
For more information about JFCS, visit our homepage, blog and events!
