Jewish Vocational Service (JVS), Kansas City

Jewish Vocational Service (JVS), Kansas City JVS is a nonprofit agency that engages, encourages, and empowers people to achieve social, cultural and economic integration. https://linktr.ee/jvskansascity

JVS offers a range of programs and services that include refugee resettlement, rehabilitation services, immigration counseling, employment assistance, social work services, a Dime Store, and much more. Please contact us if you have specific questions about services or programs.

Every day, refugee and immigrant families in our community turn to JVS for trusted support, guidance, and hope. From leg...
08/25/2026

Every day, refugee and immigrant families in our community turn to JVS for trusted support, guidance, and hope.

From legal services and English classes to career advancement and essential resources, JVS helps families build brighter futures - and sustaining donors make that work possible.

Monthly gifts of $18, $36, $54, or $90 help JVS respond to urgent needs, strengthen critical programs, and plan for the future with confidence.
✨ Support legal and social services
✨ Expand education and workforce programs
✨ Connect families to healthcare and community resources
✨ Respond to urgent needs as policies change
✨ Build welcoming, inclusive communities

This month, we’re sharing stories from our sustaining donors and what inspires them to give.

Swipe to hear why Gina Heise is a JVS Sustaining Donor, and consider joining this community of monthly supporters. Together, we can help JVS show up for our community - every single day.

Click the link in our bio or visit jvskc.org/give/recurring-donation/

JVS is honored to partner with Access KC, a health conversion foundation that funds critical medical services for indivi...
08/21/2026

JVS is honored to partner with Access KC, a health conversion foundation that funds critical medical services for individuals in need. Through this collaboration, we can help more community residents gain access to eye exam and glasses removing financial and geographic barriers to care. This month, we hosted an Eye Clinic at JVS for our clients. Swipe to see some photos from the clinic!

Learn more at https://www.accesskc.org/

08/19/2026

On August 5th, our partners at Urban Produce Push brought 10,000 pounds of groceries for JVS families! In addition to food, JVS had clothing and housewares available to clients. We had over 250 attendees and a flood of support from our dedicated volunteers for the Free Garage Sale! A BIG thank you goes out to: Robbie, Paula, Sally, Aaron, Lisa, Mary, Susan, Cheryl, Jeff, Paul, Clara, Larry, Linn, and Stella!

On July 31, JVS hosted our Youth Business Showcase, highlighting the work of our 2026 Microenterprise Group participants...
08/18/2026

On July 31, JVS hosted our Youth Business Showcase, highlighting the work of our 2026 Microenterprise Group participants. Staff, community members, and their families joined us at our Hardesty location to learn more about the small businesses these young entrepreneurs are working towards.
Our Microenterprise Group brings together 12 aspiring young entrepreneurs who are transforming their business ideas into reality. Each participant develops a unique business concept while learning the fundamentals of entrepreneurship - from writing a business plan and creating a budget to designing a logo, developing marketing materials, pricing products, and building a social media presence.

Throughout the summer, participants met with local small business owners who shared their entrepreneurial journeys, practical advice, and lessons learned. Watching these young people embrace new challenges with creativity, determination, and confidence has been inspiring. We are incredibly proud of their hard work and excited to see how their businesses - and their futures - continue to grow.

08/17/2026

: Meet Balem Alamerew!
Balem is a Case Manager on our Adult and Families Social Work Team.
She is from Ethiopia - a country that is home to more than 80. different languages, coffee, and a lot of long distance runners. She originally came to the United States to pursue her education.

To her, JVS means hope for a lot of people coming from stressful situations. Balem shares about her experience with a client who was facing many different barriers, but still showed up with strength for herself and for her children.

In her free time, she likes going to coffee shops - like Messenger Coffee - exploring Kansas City, and shopping.

Good queso for a great cause!!! Join JVS' Young Professionals Board for a Give Back Day at Tiki Taco! Stop by any area T...
08/14/2026

Good queso for a great cause!!! Join JVS' Young Professionals Board for a Give Back Day at Tiki Taco!

Stop by any area Tiki Taco location on Friday, August 28 and mention JVS when you order. JVS will receive 20% of your purchase! And if you want to join the JVS Young Professionals Board that evening, stop by the Troost location 5-7pm.

Use code GIVEBACK when ordering online at tikitaco.com (not available through food delivery apps)

At JVS, we understand how important it is to see the full picture. Refugees and immigrants are so much more than what yo...
08/13/2026

At JVS, we understand how important it is to see the full picture. Refugees and immigrants are so much more than what you see on first glance. They are so much more than any label society could put on them. We invite you to see the full picture with us.

Some stories deserve to be seen in JVS 70mm IMAX.

What do you get when you combine international carry-out cuisine, diverse cultures, and a great cause? GLOBAL TABLE TO G...
08/12/2026

What do you get when you combine international carry-out cuisine, diverse cultures, and a great cause? GLOBAL TABLE TO GO!

Hosted by the JVS Young Professionals Board, Global Table To Go 2026 will be September 15 & 28 this year.

Join us on September 15 at My Village Grill for West African Cuisine in Midtown AND September 28 at Antojitos del Peru for Peruvian food in Lenexa. More information and menus are available at the link in our bio or at https://jvskc.org/gttg26/

Every day, refugee and immigrant families in our community turn to JVS for trusted support, guidance, and hope. From leg...
08/11/2026

Every day, refugee and immigrant families in our community turn to JVS for trusted support, guidance, and hope. From legal services and English classes to career advancement and connections to essential resources, JVS is here to help families build brighter futures.
That work is only possible because of the generosity of people who believe everyone deserves the opportunity to thrive.

By becoming a sustaining donor, you provide reliable monthly support that helps JVS respond to urgent needs, strengthen critical programs, and plan for the future with confidence.

A monthly gift of $18, $36, $54, or $90 helps:
✨ Connect immigrants and refugees with trusted legal and social services
✨ Provide English language, education, and workforce development programs
✨ Help families navigate healthcare and community resources
✨ Respond quickly when changing policies create urgent needs
✨ Build welcoming, inclusive communities where everyone can succeed

Throughout the month, we'll be sharing stories from our sustaining donors and what inspires them to give. We hope you'll be inspired to join them and make a lasting impact.

Swipe to see why Dr. Babalola Faseru is a JVS Sustaining Donor.

Become a sustaining donor today and help ensure JVS can continue showing up for our community - every single day.

Click the link in our bio or visit: https://jvskc.org/give/recurring-donation/

JVS is here to share: USCIS has changed a part of the Asylum process. Swipe through to learn more about what asylum seek...
08/07/2026

JVS is here to share: USCIS has changed a part of the Asylum process. Swipe through to learn more about what asylum seekers need to know.

Address

4600 Paseo Boulevard
Kansas City, MO
64110

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 4pm
Tuesday 8am - 4pm
Wednesday 8am - 4pm
Thursday 8am - 4pm
Friday 8am - 4pm

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+18164712808

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