Alexander Jewish Family Service’s annual JFS LiVE! Gala, Reaching New Heights, brought together more than 1,200 community members to support vital programs serving individuals and families across Greater Houston.

Members of ReelAbilities give a preview of the 2026 Festival.

Abbie Markowitz, ReelAbilities Coordinator, give preview of the 2026 ReelAbilities Festival!

Carl Josehart, chief executive officer of Alexander Jewish Family Service, received the Distinguished Alumni Award during Founders Day Nov. 15 at Washington University in St. Louis. Founders Day commemorates the university’s founding in 1853 and celebrates Wash U’s milestones and the people who made them possible. Josehart received a bachelor’s degree in psychology and master’s degree in social work from Washington University.

Alexander JFS prepares to help families affected by SNAP benefit pause while also combating misinformation. Carl Josehart, CEO, says he and his team have heard the growing concerns of late as a result of the government shutdown.

The Houston organization's Open Hearts, Open Doors initiative offers counseling and mental health services to support the city’s LGBTQ+ community. Texas has the second-largest LGBTQ+ population in the U.S., about 1.8 million according to the Public Policy Institute of California—with Houston having the largest population of any city in the state.

Dr. Ada Cheung’s north star is helping people in ways that also allows her to grow. The Network of Jewish Human Service Agencies (NJHSA) recognized the success in Dr. Cheung’s mission and awarded her the Professional Leadership Award, making her one of only two recipients selected from over 150 agencies worldwide.

The guidebook, downloadable for users to save or print, features tips on how to interact with people with a variety of physical and neurodevelopmental disabilities.

Maggie Flecknoe, H-Town Live Host and Justin Cannon, Alexander JFS Financial Stablity Coach, discuss financial health why it is important.