Core Values

Grounded in compassion and guided by Jewish values, the mission of Ferd & Gladys Alpert Jewish Family Service is to strengthen our entire community by empowering individuals and families through the delivery of comprehensive human services.

The heart of Alpert JFS beats with our core values, influencing our vision and shaping our organizational culture.

 

COMPASSION: We treat everyone with empathy, kindness, and respect.

EMPOWERMENT: We strive to provide clients, staff, and volunteers with the support to reach each person’s individual potential.

COMMUNITY: Our success will be the result of the collective efforts of our staff, volunteers, donors, and community partners.

EXCELLENCE: We hold ourselves accountable to strive to exceed relevant standards, learn through continuous improvement, and celebrate our successes.

JEWISH PRINCIPLES: Inspired by Jewish values, our actions are guided by principles of justice, honesty, integrity, and the pursuit of a better world.