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February Spreads 2,982 Pounds of Love in KC

“Too often we underestimate the power of a touch, a smile, a kind word, a listening ear, an honest compliment, or the smallest act of caring, all of which have the potential to turn a life around.”

This Leo Buscaglia quote encapsulates our February when the Kansas City community gallantly gathered to SPREAD their effort, funds, and THE LOVE to feed their neighbors in need.

Per Jo Hickey, JFS Food Pantry Director, “I am pleased to announce that we had 19 known groups contribute 2,982 pounds of love to be spread throughout Greater Kansas City.”

We would especially like to thank these community members for their donations:

Kaufman Center for the Performing Arts • Mariner Wealth Advisors • Flying Horse Taproom • Kristen Fromm’s Book Club • Sloop Dental Co. • Eclectics Gift Gallery • Sharon Johnson • Marla Brockman Super Bowl Party • Zeta’s • MarksNelson • Atonix Digital, a division of Black & Veatch • CASA of Jackson County • 601 Building, Brookside East • S-3 Advisors • Omni HR • JFS Staff • Evie Grant • Pediatric Associates of Overland Park • Shawnee Mission East Mr. Cansas

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Upcoming Events

Sep
26
Tue
6:30 pm Peer Led Support Group – GRASP: ... @ Jewish Community Campus, 3rd Floor Meeting Room
Peer Led Support Group – GRASP: ... @ Jewish Community Campus, 3rd Floor Meeting Room
Sep 26 @ 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm
Peer Led Support Group - GRASP: Grief Recovery After Substance Passing @ Jewish Community Campus, 3rd Floor Meeting Room
JFS is proud to support this resource for our community. This is the only local chapter of GRASP and a unique space for individuals who have lost a loved one to substance use. Watch our[...]
Oct
2
Mon
11:30 am Mindful Monday @ Virtual
Mindful Monday @ Virtual
Oct 2 @ 11:30 am – 12:00 pm
Mindful Monday @ Virtual
JFSKC’s Mental Health Programs Team is pleased to announce that it will continue to offer the free virtual Mindful Mondays program from 11:30 AM to Noon.  Julia Billquist, LMLP, JFS Therapist will lead our Mindful[...]
Oct
5
Thu
10:30 am KesherKC Mobile at The Heritage ... @ The Heritage Center - The J
KesherKC Mobile at The Heritage ... @ The Heritage Center - The J
Oct 5 @ 10:30 am – 12:30 pm
KesherKC Mobile at The Heritage Center @ The Heritage Center - The J
Oct
9
Mon
11:30 am Mindful Monday @ Virtual
Mindful Monday @ Virtual
Oct 9 @ 11:30 am – 12:00 pm
Mindful Monday @ Virtual
JFSKC’s Mental Health Programs Team is pleased to announce that it will continue to offer the free virtual Mindful Mondays program from 11:30 AM to Noon.  Julia Billquist, LMLP, JFS Therapist will lead our Mindful[...]
Oct
10
Tue
6:30 pm Peer Led Support Group – Support... @ Jewish Community Campus
Peer Led Support Group – Support... @ Jewish Community Campus
Oct 10 @ 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm
Peer Led Support Group - Support Community for Caregivers of Aging Parents and Older Adults @ Jewish Community Campus
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