Explore the complexities of family relationships with Debra Orbuch Grayson, therapist, author and JFS Clinical Director. Appropriate for parents, stepparents and grandparents. Read more.
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Senior Living Options May 17
Sean Roark will cover the pros and cons of senior living choices in the Kansas City market. Discuss options, agreements and financial scenarios. Read more.
Building Healthy Families
The community is invited to this special program designed to address the many factors that go into the process and decision to expand our families. Included is an expert panel discussion and optional on-site genetic testing. Sunday, April 22. Read more here.
Career Skills and Connections
Workplace Culture
Make a culture fit assessment by clarifying your purpose & principles, understand the core culture of each prospective workplace, then, decide whether the workplace is right for you.
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.
Chaplaincy
Gathering for Spiritual Peace and Wholeness
A service of spiritual self-care to anchor you in community and tradition as you prepare for Passover. March 8, 6:30pm at Village Shalom. More information here.
Giving the Gift of Oneself
“Thanks to each of these volunteers, the care and support of our Jewish community is felt by numerous people on a weekly basis,” Rabbi Jonathan Rudnick.
Spiritual Peace and Wholeness
Join us Dec. 7 at Village Shalom for a sacred and supportive time of spiritual healing and renewal for every stage of life. Our contemporary service includes prayer, song, readings and personal reflection. Read more.
Counseling & Mental Health
Step-by-Step: A Wellness Challenge
Sometimes you just need a spark. Something to energize you. A little jolt to get you fired up
Celebrating Jewish Disability and Inclusion Month
Through the Disability Services program, JFS is assisting families needing resources with a goal of supporting quality of life and autonomy of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
Mindfulness and Self-Care
Come and learn about “Self-Care!” This workshop will cover a number of tactics that can reduce your stress, increase your emotional and mental resiliency, and help you take care of YOU! Read more.
Family Life Education
Building Healthy Family Relationships May 17
Explore the complexities of family relationships with Debra Orbuch Grayson, therapist, author and JFS Clinical Director. Appropriate for parents, stepparents and grandparents. Read more.
Senior Living Options May 17
Sean Roark will cover the pros and cons of senior living choices in the Kansas City market. Discuss options, agreements and financial scenarios. Read more.
NAMI Family-to-Family Course
A free 11-week course for families with loved ones struggling with mental health issues. Conducted by trained facilitators for National Alliance on Mental Illness. Classes begin January 15, 6:30pm at the JCC. Read more and reserve your spot.
Food, Shelter, and Employment
What not to donate to the Food Pantry
As a general rule, if you would use it in your own home ,we welcome it. Cleaning supplies, personal hygiene items, non-perishable and pet foods! Please be mindful when you are considering making a donation.
Help Us Change the Game and Tackle Hunger
Harvesters and the Kansas City Chiefs are calling on everyone in the community to help score a touchdown for hunger! Read how to participate.
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.
Older Adult Services
Meet Our Care Management Interns
“JFS is positioning me beautifully for the future, with the broad experience I am getting here, and I am greatly appreciative of the opportunity provided.”
Enhancing Care for Holocaust Survivors
This funding is aimed at increasing the capacity of communities, agencies and service providers to deliver Person-Centered Trauma-Informed Care.
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.
Volunteer Spotlight Stories
Expanding Our Role in the JFS Food Pantry
Having dedicated volunteers means that we are able to make a bigger impact for the community,” says Taly Friedman, JFS Volunteer Director, “We couldn’t do our work without them!”
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.
