Jewish Family Services

Supporting and strengthening lives throughout Greater Kansas City.

  • About Us
    • About JFS
    • Board of Directors
    • JFS Leadership
    • Financials
    • Media Corner
    • Employment Opportunities
  • Services
    • Services Overview
    • Chaplaincy
    • Priya
    • Mental Health and Education
    • Family Empowerment Program
    • Family Life Education
    • Food Pantry
    • KesherKC
    • Older Adults
  • Volunteer
    • Volunteer Overview
  • Donate
    • Donate Now
    • Ways to Give
    • Donors
    • Fund for the Future
    • Legacy Society
    • Support the Pantries
    • Spread the Love
    • JFS Hanukkah Project
    • Donate A Vehicle
  • JFS Blog
  • Contact Us

Board of Directors

Jewish Family Services Board of Directors determines the agency’s direction and policies. All board officers and members are dedicated volunteers who give time and energy to the agency, providing their wisdom and guidance.

Officers 2025-2026

Jane Sosland, PhD, President
Janice Benjamin, First Vice-President
Erika Saleski, Vice-President
Mary McLean, Treasurer
Jeff Stolper, Immediate Past President

Board of Directors 2025-2026

Brenda Althouse
Aaron Blazar
Michelle Cole
James (Jamie) Copaken, LSCSW
Crystal Johnson, PhD
Emily Neuberger, M.Ed.
Janice Pinson
Joseph B. Reuben, MD, MBA, FACEP
Julia Vargas, Ed.D.

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Charity Navigator Four-Star Charity logo

JFS has the proud distinction of being honored as a 4-Star rated charity by Charity Navigator, America’s largest independent charity evaluator. This distinction is awarded to the nation’s top charities demonstrating sound fiscal management practices and a commitment to accountability and transparency. It is awarded to only 1 in 4 charities of the thousands evaluated.

JFS supporters can feel confident that contributions are used efficiently and responsibly to advance our mission of tikkun olam, repairing the world.

Our rating and other information about charitable giving are available on www.charitynavigator.org.

JFS is a proud member of the Network of Jewish Human Service Agencies.

Jewish Family Services operates its programs and services without regard to race, color, or national origin, in accordance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. If you believe you have been discriminated against, you may file a Title VI complaint. Read more here.

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5801 W. 115th St., Suite 103 | Overland Park, KS 66211
913.327.8250 · info@jfskc.org

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