Jenevive Newman – May Her Memory be a Blessing

Jenevive Irene Naa Oboshie Newman (1988-2025) was born in Ghana, West Africa. She is survived by Dad, Bishop Eleazer Newman, Mom, Vivian Newman, and Brothers, Winston Newman and Emmanuel Newman.

Jenevive worked at JFS Delaware for six years, starting out as an intern and working her way up to become the Director of our Refugee Integration Support Effort (RISE) program. She advocated and supported vulnerable populations, including refugees, mothers, and children.

She led and supported the JFS refugee team, who worked with thousands of refugees from over 25 countries. This past September, Jenevive was recognized on Delaware Business Time’s 40 Under 40 List, due to the international refugee advocacy work she was involved in.

Along with her passionate leadership through the JFS RISE Program, Jenevive also volunteered at her local church in various capacities, including its children’s ministry by teaching Sunday school classes. She also worked with her church in her home Ghanaian community, providing a mentorship program for teenagers that focused on teenage girls.

Jenevive was a strong woman of faith. She loved to travel and was on her 14th country. She was a loving daughter, sister, leader, friend, and most importantly, a child of G-d. Though our hearts are heavy, we find peace knowing that she is resting in the loving embrace of G-d, where her unwavering faith has led her.

Joyful, Patient, Humble, Passionate, Encouraging, Unflappable, and Calming are just a few of the words that those of us who worked with her every day use to describe her. We will miss you, Jenevive.