Jewish Family Service of Metropolitan Detroit
Alesa Silver has extensive experience in various roles primarily within the nonprofit and legal sectors. Currently serving as the Home Care Program Coordinator for Geriatric Care Management at Jewish Family Service of Metropolitan Detroit since August 2021, Alesa has previously worked as a Legal Assistant and Office Manager at Zivian & Zwickl Attorneys & Counselors. Other notable positions include Administrative Assistant and Office Manager for the Clinical Programs at the University of Detroit Mercy School of Law, Campaign Executive at Jewish National Fund, and Program Director at Combined Jewish Philanthropies. Alesa's earlier career also highlights roles such as Division Director at Jewish United Fund of Metropolitan Chicago and Campaign Associate at Jewish Federation of Greater Kansas City. Alesa began their professional journey as an Advertising Traffic Coordinator at HCI Publications, Inc., following education at The University of Kansas, where Alesa earned a Bachelor of Science in Journalism, focusing on advertising.
This person is not in any teams
Jewish Family Service of Metropolitan Detroit
Our Mission Inspired by Jewish values, we improve lives through service. Our History Jewish Family Service of Metropolitan Detroit (JFS) came into being as two local relief organizations -- the Hebrew Ladies Sewing Circle and the Self Help Circle -- joined in a commitment to meet the needs of the local Jewish community. JFS incorporated in 1928, with the specific mission of “Finding homes for orphan children and supplying homemakers for families with an ill or absent mother.” Before World War II, JFS helped Jewish families new to the country acculturate to life in Detroit and provided assistance to ensure their safety and well-being. After the Holocaust, JFS’ work changed dramatically, as the agency worked tirelessly to resettle and serve the material and psychological needs of Holocaust Survivors. In subsequent years, JFS joined with local and national partners to resettle thousands of Jewish Refugees from the Former Soviet Union. Over the course of 86 years, JFS has evolved into a comprehensive social service provider, helping individuals and families within the Jewish and broader communities. Most recently, JFS has provided a critical lifeline to Metro Detroit families and individuals affected by the recession, underscoring the importance of the agency's present and future in the community. Our Services JFS currently operates 30 separate programs with a combined budget of more than $10 million, carried out by a staff of more than 100. These programs serve thousands in our community each year, with services uniquely tailored to individuals’ and families’ specific needs. The agency's programming centers on three core areas: safety net services for individuals and families, counseling services, and services for older adults.