Our Impact

How We Make a Difference

Goodman JFS is dedicated to serving the Broward County community by empowering individuals and protecting the vulnerable. Read the many ways our innovative social services have impacted lives.

Tell Us Your Story

I know I have thanked you many times for your kindness and for the food distribution from Goodman JFS. What a surprise this month’s pick up was! I felt like a child opening up my Channuka presents. I am always delighted to be able to have some food and fruit, etc. This month went way beyond my expectations. Thank you for providing me with healthy food so I don’t have to worry about where my next meal comes from since I have not worked in two years due to my health. Please thank the volunteers for taking the time to package the food so carefully and for being there to help.

A Grateful Dorit & Ben J. Genet Client

I appreciate your time in contacting the sources in search of support and resources/referrals for me. Thank you for the “above and beyond the call of duty” service. I am grateful. Thank you again for all you do and for your service to Goodman Jewish Family Services. You’re such a great example to us all and a wonderful asset.

Joshua’s Path Information & Referral Client

Not only is the food and delivery service great but the spirit of everyone within Goodman Jewish Family Services is truly gracious, godly and first class. Your people are some of the most wonderful I have ever met. Everyone who has brought me food makes me feel important and respected. May the light of God always surround you and your families.

A homebound Dorit & Ben J. Genet Cupboard client

My daughter LOVES the new Joshua’s Path ZoomTogether program. She smiles and laughs during every class and looks forward to it each Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Not sure what we would have done without this engagement. Thank you so much!

Denise A., Parent of ZoomTogether participant

This is the best organization on the planet. They truly help the needy, the sick and the poor. They have helped me so much…words are not enough to express my gratitude. I wouldn’t be here if it not were for their help. On that note I’d like to thank Goodman JFS from the bottom of my heart for listening to my plea and helping me and my disabled son. Many blessings, especially for Melinda. You are loved.

N. G., Financial Assistance Client

Your food delivery to me has helped my situation very much. Being able to receive Kosher food and additional items from The Dorit & Ben J. Genet Cupboard are the only sure security I have as I don’t have much income. I thank you so much.

Anonymous Dorit & Ben J. Genet Cupboard Client

Not only is the food and delivery service from The Dorit & Ben J. Genet Cupboard great, but the spirit of everyone within Goodman JFS is truly gracious, godly, and first class. You are some of the most wonderful people I have ever met. Everyone who has ever brought me food makes me feel important and respected.

Anonymous Dorit & Ben J. Genet Cupboard Client

Great organization. They help many people from different backgrounds.

Erica Jarrett

I am grateful to The Dorit & Ben J. Genet Cupboard for their unconditional love and support providing necessary food assistance as I await a decision for disability assistance due to various issues that I am suffering through. I have no transportation or means to support myself. Without the kindness of the staff and volunteers, I don’t know what I would do.

So, thank you to the Cupboard and Goodman Jewish Family Services for being the only organization that has come to my aid. There aren’t enough words for my gratitude.

Anonymous Dorit & Ben J. Genet Client

I want to take a moment to write heartfelt thank you for all you have done for me with my rental assistance!

I am a partially disabled senior gentleman who has always been proud to be self-sufficient until not being able to pay my rent due to the COVID-19 pandemic emergency and possibly having to leave my apartment.

When you first received my call, I was frantic, frightened, alone and hopeless.

Your professionalism, compassion and determination to help me prevailed to the point where I could cope and move forward in a positive way. You took time to listen and hear me and genuinely care about my unforeseen situation.

You are an exceptional example as a frontline contact representative of the Goodman Jewish Family Services which clearly welcomes all people.

When our everyday lives return to some familiarity, I look forward to meeting you and your colleagues to thank you in person and to perhaps volunteer and give of my time to assist in some way.

I shall also thank God for my blessings as I say my daily prayers and ask him to send blessings your way.