About JFS

Mission, Values, and Supporting Statements

Mission
To restore well-being to the vulnerable throughout the greater Denver community by delivering services based on Jewish values.

Values
In delivering our services we are guided by the following Jewish values:

• He who saves one life, saves the entire world. Pikuach Nefesh

• The obligation to make the world a better place. Tikkun Olam

• Social justice, the obligation to act justly toward people in need. Tzedakah

• Acts of loving kindness. G'mut Hassadim

• Every human being is equal in the eyes of G-d. Tselem Elohim

Supporting Statements
Jewish Family Service is:

• a community agency that serves individuals and families regardless of faith or economic status.

• a hub of resources for the elderly, refugees, disabled, hungry, and emotionally distressed.

• committed to the highest quality service carried out by skilled, compassionate professionals.

• continually operating in a collaborative manner with other community agencies.