Help brighten the holiday for over 150 families in greater Kansas City that might not otherwise observe Passover or enjoy a Seder. Donations needed by April 12. Volunteers needed April 17 & 18.
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Communitywide Pre-Pesach Service
Service of comfort and renewal on Thursday evening, April 4. The service will help connect to relevant themes and to each other as we prepare for Pesach and for springtime.
Blooming hope, information and friendships
“Each situation is unique, but there are also commonalities that others can relate to like grief, sadness and anxiety, and you can gain from what someone else says.”
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 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
Communitywide Pre-Pesach Service
Service of comfort and renewal on Thursday evening, April 4. The service will help connect to relevant themes and to each other as we prepare for Pesach and for springtime.
Gathering for Spiritual Peace and Wholeness
This sacred time and space will offer support and connection to those seeking comfort. November 15 at the Heritage Center. Read more.
Gathering for Spiritual Peace and Wholeness
Join this expressive and supportive gathering of song, prayer, and personal reflection. Start the new year with hope and renewed purpose. August 23 at The Heritage Center. Read more.
Counseling & Mental Health
Blooming hope, information and friendships
“Each situation is unique, but there are also commonalities that others can relate to like grief, sadness and anxiety, and you can gain from what someone else says.”
In Honor of Jewish Disabilities Month
Come join us for a Free Professional Training given by Gidi Zur, CEO of the Kivunim Program – A program for special needs youth in Israel. Read more.
NAMI Family-to-Family Education Course
Participants will learn communication and problem-solving techniques as well as coping mechanisms to help them deal with their loved one’s journey with mental illness. Begins Feb. 25. Read more.
Family Life Education
Helping Your Teen Find Balance
Parents can play a vital role in helping teens find balance by offering support and guidance, and most essential, modeling balance in their own lives.
Healthy Habits / Healthy Kids Symposium
Community event with a panel of notable speakers on Sunday, February 24, at the Jewish Community Center is open to all. Send your check to NJCW to reserve your spot. Read more.
Intergenerational Learning
Unfortunately, our fast-paced world does not always promote meaningful relationships between older adults and children, but the benefits are real.
Food, Shelter, and Employment
Whole Foods Donations and Weekly Volunteers
The pantry relies on our community to keep the shelves stocked. Thanks to Whole Foods Market, and to our dedicated volunteers, the pantry gets much needed produce each week.
Harvesters’ Agency of the Year Award
We are proud to share JFS has been selected as the 2018 Agency of the Year by Harvesters. The award recognizes just one of Harvesters’ 650+ affiliates for exceptional effort to end hunger!
Master Gardeners Indeed!
They have shared over 600 pounds of fresh produce which include: zucchini, beets, onions, potatoes, okra, kale, cucumbers, tomatoes, tomatillos, and a variety of herbs.
Older Adult Services
Get Started with Jewish Genealogy
On Feb. 21, facilitator Dr. Ron Doctor will provide guidelines to get you started on your journey toward a discovery of your past. Read more.
New Year, New You! January 17
This program will discuss common aspects of nutrition and how to protect yourself from foodborne illness. Start the new year right! Jan. 17 at The Heritage Center. Read more.
Local student video highlights JET Express
“I had no idea there was such a large group of people in need of car rides… or that I’d meet a Holocaust survivor in the process.”
Volunteer Spotlight Stories
Care Management Interns 2018-2019
JFS is lucky to have two talented and capable interns this year. Kelly and Ryan have already been great assets to the agency and our clients.
Whole Foods Donations and Weekly Volunteers
The pantry relies on our community to keep the shelves stocked. Thanks to Whole Foods Market, and to our dedicated volunteers, the pantry gets much needed produce each week.
JET Express Celebrates 10 Years of Driving!
“I can’t change the world, but I can help someone get to their medical appointment or out to lunch with a friend, and that makes my job wonderful.”
