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Jewish Community Services of South Florida (JCS), a leading nonprofit organization serving individuals and families across Miami-Dade and Monroe counties, has been named the 2025 Healthcare Heroes Organization/Program Award Winner by the Greater Miami Chamber of Commerce. The award recognizes outstanding contributions to improving health and wellness in the South Florida community.
Presented annually, the Healthcare Heroes Awards honor institutions, professionals, and organizations that have demonstrated excellence, innovation, and impact in the healthcare field. JCS was selected as the Organization/Program Healthcare Heroes Awardee for its compassionate, culturally competent care to aging adults, Holocaust survivors, individuals in crisis, and vulnerable families — particularly through its delivery of mental health services, home-based senior care, and the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline in Miami-Dade and Monroe counties.
“This honor is a meaningful reflection of how our JCS team of professionals, lay leaders, and volunteers together with our funders, and corporate, non-profit and government partners are bringing our mission to life. JCS has served as the safety-net for our beloved community for 105 years, that is 105 in the 305,” said Miriam Singer, president and CEO of Jewish Community Services of South Florida. “As a trusted lifeline for frail and vulnerable individuals and families in need, we are privileged to continue to be a trusted partner in service to improve the quality of life and self-sufficiency of all in our community based on Jewish values of dignity, respect and high-quality care.
“We are deeply grateful to the professionals and business leadership of the Greater Miami Chamber of Commerce for recognizing our team’s unwavering commitment to delivering client care with dignity, compassion, and equity — especially to our most frail and vulnerable residents,” Singer said.
A fixture in the community for 105 years, JCS supports over 25,000 individuals annually through a broad array of programs addressing mental health, food insecurity, elder care, domestic violence, youth support, and more. Its recognition as a Healthcare Hero underscores the critical role nonprofits play in strengthening the safety net for underserved populations.
The award ceremony took place at Jungle Island on May 15, where JCS was honored alongside healthcare institutions, professionals, and innovators from across South Florida.
“JCS is committed to supporting individuals facing the greatest challenges in our community,” said Vanessa Ressler, chair of the JCS Board. “This award is a reflection of the passion and dedication of our incredible staff, donors, volunteers, and partners who make our work possible every day.”
For more information about Jewish Community Services of South Florida and its programs, visit https://jcsfl.org/.
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