Jewish Vocational Service of Kansas City

Welcoming our 2026 JVS Young Professionals Board! 🎉 Made up of professionals ages 22–35, the JVS YPB meets monthly to support JVS through fundraising, "friendraising," and community-building events. Together, this group raises funds, spreads the word about JVS’ mission, engages young professionals citywide, and builds leadership skills along the way. We're excited to introduce you to each of them over the next several months and we're even more excited to see the great work this dedicated group will do to advance JVS' mission!  #YoungProfessionalsBoard #Engage #Encourage #Empower #JVSKC

Did You Know? JVS offers interpreter and translation services in 35 different languages to the Kansas City community. In order to encourage community accessibility and inclusivity, JVS facilitates thousands of interpreting and translating encounters to schools, social service agencies, hospitals and legal services in more than 35 languages each year. We provide the following services: Written translation Phone interpretation In-person interpretation We aim to raise the standard of healthcare and social services by providing qualified interpreters and translators who can serve the area’s limited-English proficient (LEP) communities. Interpreters and translators are trained and screened by JVS and encouraged to continue developing their skills through advanced study. We use an online system for scheduling both interpreting and translating appointments. To learn more about how to schedule an interpreter and costs, please contact jvsinterpreters@jvskc.org. We offer affordable rates all around, including non-profit rates. You can also walk in to JVS Monday-Friday from 8:30am-4:30pm to request interpreter or translation services. We are actively recruiting interpreters in the below languages. Pashto Rohingya Kinyarwanda Email jvsinterpreters@jvskc.org to apply! #InterpreterServices #Engage #Encourage #Empower #JVSKC

SAVE THE DATE! Global Table 2026 - JVS' annual fundraiser - is taking place on Wednesday, May 6, 2026 from 5:30-8:30 p.m. at the Fiorella Event Space. Global Table honors the commitment, community, and care that JVS fosters everyday. We hope that you will save the date on your calendar and make plans to join us. Click the link in our bio for more information about the event and sponsorship opportunities! #GlobalTable2026 #GlobalTable #JVSKC #Engage #Encourage #Empower

Last month, we celebrated alongside partners at New Reflections Technical Institute as one of our clients, Hafizullah, graduated from their Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) training program. Hafizullah successfully completed 160 hours of combined classroom and behind-the-wheel instruction and graduated on December 22, 2025. He is now prepared to begin driving for commercial businesses and transporting loads across the country!  Thank you, New Reflections Technical Institute for supporting JVS clients in their CDL training. #CDL #Graduation #Engage #Encourage #Empower #JVSKC

Souleymane Adam is the Volunteer Manager at JVS. Originally from Sudan, he arrived in the US in 2014. He shares that his favorite meal from his culture is gima (a flavorful minced meat stew with potatoes and carrots).  Every day at work, he works with our amazing volunteers and is always recruiting more people to volunteer their time with JVS to make every day special for our newest neighbors in Kansas City. For Souleymane, home means “great neighbors, family, friends, and somewhere you feel safe and have the opportunity to thrive.”

Join us for our first Volunteer Information Session of 2026 on January 15 at 6pm! Love volunteering at JVS and want your friends to join you? Eager to learn about new ways you can get involved? If you answered YES, join us to learn more about the work of JVS and the current volunteer opportunities available. To RSVP or inquire, email volunteer@jvskc.org.

The JVS Training and Enrichment Team is conducting a community needs assessment survey to learn more about what refugee and immigrant communities in Kansas City currently need and desire from JVS and overall. We will use information collected from the surveys to inform JVS program planning. The team has been meeting with our clients nearly every day for the past month! #CommunityNeedsAssessment #Survey #Engage #Encourage #Empower #JVSKC

Join us for our first Volunteer Information Session of 2026 on January 15 at 6pm! Love volunteering at JVS and want your friends to join you? Eager to learn about new ways you can get involved? If you answered YES, join us to learn more about the work of JVS and the current volunteer opportunities available. To RSVP or inquire, email volunteer@jvskc.org. #VolunteerOpportunity #Engage #Encourage #Empower #JVSKC

It's #WishlistWednesday and we are in need of winter wear - especially for babies and young children! Help families navigate winter weather by donating coats, hats, and scarves. Please be sure that donations are in good condition and ready for immediate distribution. Drop off donations at JVS Monday-Friday 8:30a.m. - 4:30p.m. #DonationsNeeded #Winter #Engage #Encourage #Empower #JVSKC

This year, we witnessed remarkable resilience in the face of truly unprecedented and scary times. Refugee admissions halted indefinitely, but families and individuals who are already here continued to access essential services. They also found a welcoming community ready to stand with them. Job seekers gained the skills and confidence needed to enter new careers. Young people enrolled in school. And through it all, your support powered our ability to respond swiftly, thoughtfully, and with dignity. We wish you health and happiness in the New Year! -The JVS Team #Christmas #Engage #Encourage #Empower #JVSKC