With thousands of individuals unemployed in KC, JFS and JVS have enhanced Career, Skills, & Connections—a program offering executive coaching and employment assistance for all individuals in our community.
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Virtual Happiness Habits in a New Year
Start the new year with a weekly habit that brings happiness! This wellness Series is a free and ongoing half-hour program that is available Mondays at 3 p.m.
New Year, New Habits!
While exploring self-care tools and techniques, on Wednesday, Jan. 27, facilitators: Lauren Glass, LCSW and Kathleen Halling, LPC will examine the importance of creating a supportive relationship with yourself.
Agency Stories
Career, Skills, & Connections Can Help Your Job Search
With thousands of individuals unemployed in KC, JFS and JVS have enhanced Career, Skills, & Connections—a program offering executive coaching and employment assistance for all individuals in our community.
Laura Gilman Votes YES on 2
To ensure that 230,000 Missourians gain access to a healthcare system that is more equitable for more of us in a time when healthcare is more essential than ever, VOTE YES on AMENDMENT 2.
CONNECTION Art Benefit Honors Lowensteins
Babs and Bill Lowenstein are honorary chairs of the CONNECTION art exhibit benefiting JFS. The Lowensteins will be honored at a virtual kick-off event Thursday, July 16, at 4:00pm.
Chaplaincy
National Bikur Cholim Conference Open to All Caregivers
Prominent teachers and rabbis from across the country will provide an educational forum and a venue for the exchange of ideas and concerns, assisting providers and volunteers in providing this essential service starting Jan. 4.
A Hanukkah Message – Rabbi Jonathan Rudnick
In times of darkness, everyone needs light. JFS strives to take the darker corners of our world, and bring in more light.
Service of Spiritual Renewal for Hanukkah
Thur. Dec. 3, Join this expressive and supportive gathering in preparation for the Festival of Lights, to share in traditional and contemporary prayers, songs, and readings.
Counseling & Mental Health
Virtual Happiness Habits in a New Year
Start the new year with a weekly habit that brings happiness! This wellness Series is a free and ongoing half-hour program that is available Mondays at 3 p.m.
What is Your One WORD for 2021?
The concept of “Just One WORD that will change your life” has been around for many years. What is your theme for the upcoming year?
Website Provides Teen Mental Health & Wellness Resources
YouBeYou.us seeks to encourage youth to embrace a focus on progress rather than perfection in their daily life by integrating their mind, body, and soul through hope, help, and strength.
Family Life Education
New Year, New Habits!
While exploring self-care tools and techniques, on Wednesday, Jan. 27, facilitators: Lauren Glass, LCSW and Kathleen Halling, LPC will examine the importance of creating a supportive relationship with yourself.
Learn Laugh & Love Brain Fitness
This joint program on Thursday, Jan. 21, with The J KC will discuss ways to keep your brain in tiptop shape as you age!
Presents vs. Presence
What children might not always be able to tell you is how much they love the gift of your time. Children thrive both mentally and emotionally when they are provided with love, affection, and attention.
Food, Shelter, and Employment
Food Pantry “Drive-thru” December 20
Join JFS, The Rabbinical Association, and The J KC on Sunday, Dec. 20 to support the JFS Food Pantry. We could not serve families at the level we do without your support.
Kansas City’s Medicine Cabinet
For people on limited incomes, an unexpected medical expense can become an emergency that impacts existing medical care, reducing job opportunities, and diminishing life quality.
Local Teen’s MASKerAID Benefits JFS
Jonah Stein created MASKerAIDs for his Bar Mitzvah project – a beaded necklace that connects to a face mask when not needed. Proceeds benefit JFS. Learn more and order a MASKerAID!
Older Adult Services
LL&L Virtual Older Adult Care Management
On Dec. 17, learn how expert older adult Care Managers coach, guide, and advocate on your behalf. Our goal is to support your ability to live with quality of life.
Partnerships to help JFS provide for Holocaust survivors
As of February, JFS serves more than 80 survivors in our community. If you are a Holocaust survivor or know of one, Laura, Gilman encourages you to contact JFS—resources are available to survivors at any time.
Virtual Volunteer Trainings To Combat Isolation in Older Adults
Tues. Nov. 17, JFS is hosting two virtual trainings on November 17 for current volunteers and anyone interested in volunteering.
Volunteer Spotlight Stories
Jan. Calling Connections Volunteer – Max
JFS Calling Connections Volunteer, Max, shares her story, “Besides my regular calls, I call Saundra when the Chiefs are playing because we are both fans. It just feels right helping people feel connected.”
Dec. Food Pantry Volunteer – Susan
Susan came to JFS years ago seeking support when she was going through some tough times. Now she is giving back!
JFS Snapshots – Calling Connections
Spend two minutes with Taly Friedman, Director of Volunteer Engagement, and volunteer Pati Chasnoff to learn about the impact of this program.
