This service includes songs, prayers and personal reflections as we look toward the new year ahead.
Featured Blog
Agency News
Ice Cream Social
For more information, contact Porsche Elkins at pelkins@jfskc.org.
Sponsor a Rosh Hashanah Meal
Let’s ensure everyone enjoys a sweet new year! It’s easy to sponsor a Rosh Hashanah meal for a local family at www.jfskc.org/donate. Volunteers are needed Sept. 18-20 for deliveries and shopping in the pantry. Read more here.
Career Skills and Connections
CSC Free Resume Review!
This summer, CSC will schedule free 30-minute resume review sessions for new clients. Schedule your free consultation by contacting Cari Boasberg, CSC Program Manager: cboasberg@jfskc.org, Read More.
CSC Job Search Strategies
In this class, along with many of the other classes offered weekly at CSC, you can learn valuable skills to help you find the job of your dreams.
Top 10 People to Include in Your Network
Take some time analyzing who and what ways your network could be helpful.
Chaplaincy
Gathering for Spiritual Peace and Wholeness
This service includes songs, prayers and personal reflections as we look toward the new year ahead.
Gathering for Spiritual Peace and Wholeness
The upcoming High Holidays remind us that life is a sacred journey with unpredictable terrain. Each year that inevitably brings along its assortment of joy and sorrow reminds us to prepare ourselves internally to meet all that life offers, moving towards wholeness with courage and understanding. Join this expressive and supportive gathering as we share […]
Spiritual Care Appreciation
Spiritual Care Volunteers (SCVs) gathered at Village Shalom this June to celebrate another year of visiting Jewish patients and residents in Kansas City.
Counseling & Mental Health
Hear From Our Intern Hannah Silverman
My favorite part of being an intern for JFS this summer was working on the “You Be You” teen campaign.
Speak Up Walk
Walk to raise awareness of mental illness and reduce the stigma! Sept. 17 at Ironwoods Park. Read more.
Music for Wellness and Healing
Musical Solutions for Everyday Issues Learn, Laugh and Love Workshop Series Janalea Hoffman is a pioneer in the field of music Therapy. She is a musician, author, speaker and owner/ founder of Rhythmic Medicine. In her unique workshop, you will learn how music effects your brain and different ways that you can use music for […]
Family Life Education
NAMI Family-to-Family Course
A free 12-week course for families with loved ones struggling with mental health issues. Conducted by trained facilitators for National Alliance on Mental Illness. Classes begin September 11, 6:30pm at the JCC. Read more and reserve your spot.
Mistakes: An Opportunity to Learn
The Four R’s of Recovery not only help your child learn a process that turn mistakes into learning opportunities, they can help make your relationship with your teen better.
Presents vs. Presence
Children thrive both mentally and emotionally when they are provided with love, affection and attention.
Food, Shelter, and Employment
JFS Food Pantry Expansions
Since 2012, demand for food assistance has grown to the point the pantry now provides more than 290 families with 17,000 pounds of food each month.
Oh SNAP!
Follow Sarah on The SNAP, Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, Challenge. She wants to better understand her clients, and so is trying to live on a very lean food budget for January.
Stanley Katz & Daniel M. – Food Pantry Volunteers
Never too young, never too old to volunteer!
Older Adult Services
Building Your Independence Toolkit
Gather resources to help older adults live safely, with autonomy and dignity. Older adults and their adult children are invited to learn about the many options. August 17, 1:00pm at the JCC. Reservations requested at 913-327-8044. Read more.
Laura Gilman Receives Award
Congratulations to Laura for receiving the Field Instructor of the Year award for Avila University’s Social Work program! Read more.
Medicare Open Enrollment Oct. 15-Dec. 7
If this is all too overwhelming, Jewish Family Services can help you sift through the details.
Volunteer Spotlight Stories
Making a Difference with JET Express
“Volunteering has been one of the most gratifying things I have ever done.”
To be part of the land: The power of skilled volunteering in Israel
How hard could three hours volunteering per day be? It turns out that if you are working with kids who are really struggling, it can be pretty challenging. But it can also be pretty rewarding.
Why I Give – A volunteer profile of Ann Stern
“I believe we all need a little support at times in our life, and when we’re able – we give back by helping others.”
