Rales JFS Senior Services

Ruth & Norman Rales Jewish Family Services (RalesJFS) offers a comprehensive range of programs and services which support people of all ages and beliefs. With locations in Boca Raton and Delray Beach, Rales JFS programs and services include food & financial assistance, senior services, behavioral health services, family & children's services.  Our mission is to support anyone in South Palm Beach County who needs help, regardless of age or background. Our comprehensive programs strengthen, protect, and empower, with care and compassion. Our vision is to strive for a future where our entire community is accepted, strengthened, cared for, and safe.  Funding is provided by individuals, corporations, grants, special events and donors who support our mission and bring hope to thousands in need.

Support Vulnerable and or isolated seniors through 5 core programs.

Shop & Share: Shopping & delivering groceries  for seniors. This is an every other week visit.

Telephone Reassurance: Calling a local senior at least once a week to check in and talk about current events, social news, hobbies, etc.

Friendly Visitor Program: Visiting a senior in their home or assisted living facility. This program provides companionship and the volunteer is asked to visit weekly.

Tech SOS: This program helps seniors in their home work through technology challenges with their phones, computer, television, electronics. Volunteers are asked to share if they know IOS or Android programming.

Chore Corps: This program helps seniors in their home complete projects. Projects should take no more than 3 visits and are usually tasks like changing light bulbs, filters, moving items in and out of storage.