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Creating Miracles
Eight Nights of Giving

Illuminate the lives of people who need it the most. As we light the eight candles throughout Hanukkah, we are shining a light on eight JF&CS initiatives that create miracles each day.

Choose Your Miracle!

Create miracles for our JF&CS community by making a donation to any of the following programs that provide direct funding to recipients. Though each night shines light on a different program, you can donate to any program on any day throughout the holiday!

First Night - A Bridge to Stability 
Second Night - BeWellATL
Third Night - Peaceful Family Fund
Fourth Night - Maos Chitim
Fifth Night - IDDS Outings
Sixth Night - Aviv Older Adult Services
Seventh Night - Food Pantry
Eighth Night - Holocaust Survivors

First Night: A Bridge to Stability

Shine your light on those who need a bridge of support (rent, transportation, health-related items, legal assistance, temporary dependent care assistance). JF&CS holistic services enable clients to meet their current needs and begin a path toward more permanent stability. Community support enabled JF&CS to provide $375,000 to 300+ households this past year.
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Second Night: BeWellATL

Light the way for our future through the youth mental health alliance providing information, resources, and groups. BeWellATL raises awareness and reduces stigma around mental health in children through young adults, ages 10-26, through programs for them as well as their parents and educators. In the last 60 days, 140 teens and 100 adults were given training and tools to help address mental health challenges.
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Third Night: Peaceful Family Fund

Create a miracle for families needing financial assistance for youth mental health care. Children who struggle with complex psychiatric illnesses often need long-term treatment outside of the home. This can be expensive and far away, and many families cannot access this life-saving care. in 2005, more than $200,000 was spent on behalf of clients and families to access care and provide ongoing services to families navigating this difficult journey.
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Fourth Night: Maos Chitim

Spread the light of Hanukkah to Passover by providing Passover food for those who need assistance in fulfilling festival observance. In 2025, more than 526 households received Kosher for Passover food due to the generosity of our community!
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Fifth Night: Intellectual & Developmental Disabilities Services (IDDS)

Light up the lives of our clients with special outings for social interactions and fun! This past year, 43 clients participated in more than 384 outings with support from our generous community!
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Sixth Night: Aviv Older Adult Services

Illuminate the lives of older adults and their caregivers with your support of social and recreational activities, residential community & at-home care services, and counseling & family support. More than 800 older adult clients were served by JF&CS in 2025.
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Seventh Night: Food Pantry

Shine your light on food insecurity through your support of the JF&CS food pantry. With community support, JF&CS provided 33,000 pounds of food to 591 households this year.
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Eighth Night: Holocaust Survivors

Spread the light of the candles to those who have already experienced the miracle of survival. Your support helps provide home care, financial assistance, support groups, and socialization programs for survivors. In 2025, some 190 clients benefitted from an average of 43 services each.
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