Spiritual Care Volunteers (SCVs) gathered at Village Shalom this June to celebrate another year of visiting Jewish patients and residents in Kansas City.
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Agency News
Meet Our Summer Interns
Meet Hannah and Lizzie! JFS is fortunate to have two fantastic students with us through Jewish Federation’s Leadership Tomorrow internship program.
This is Hunger Rolls into Kansas City
A free traveling exhibit, presented by MAZON and hosted by JFS, Congregation Beth Shalom and Episcopal Community Services will be at Congregation Beth Shalom July 9-13. The 45-minute experience is free, but advance reservations are required. Reserve your tickets. Read more.
Career Skills and Connections
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.
Is Ignoring LinkedIn Hurting your Career?
Linked In may be more worth your time than Facebook and the rest.
Chaplaincy
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.
My Extended Jewish Family
Our goal as SCVs is to bring Jewish tradition along with a connection to Jewish community.
Local Rabbi helps bring pastoral care to Israeli hospitals
With a commitment to spiritual care that literally spans the globe.
Counseling & Mental Health
GKCMHC Launching Program for Teens
Suicide is the second leading cause of death for youth ages 10 to 24, and the Kansas City area is not immune to this startling trend.
New Key Staff
Three experienced professionals: Porsche, Naomi and Sarah have joined the staff of Jewish Family Services in key positions
New Disability Services Program
In the program, we want to assist people of all ages in taking steps to be more independent, to feel more empowered, and to be active and involved in their communities.
Family Life Education
Presents vs. Presence
Children thrive both mentally and emotionally when they are provided with love, affection and attention.
Don’t Take It Personally
Understanding our adolescent children can be a difficult task for many parents.
Is This Normal?
Guard yourself with knowledge of their development.
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
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.
Ellen Chilton – JET Express Driver
“The personal involvement I get with my riders is what I enjoy most!”
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.”
