Congratulaitons to Kelly G. Loeb, Older Adult Care Manager, this year’s Ms. JuneteenthKC! Kelly was honored during the JuneteenthKC Parade June 12 and will be formally introduced to the city at the JuneteenthKC Awards Ceremony during the Heritage Festival.
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Agency News
June Volunteer of the Month: Melanie Allmayer
For a decade, Melanie Allmayer has served as a spiritual care volunteer through the Chaplaincy program. Whether visiting a patient in the hospital or making a call to an older adult living in a long-term care facility, Melanie continues providing caring conversation, a listening ear and a hand to hold.
Learn Laugh & Love: Tips to Create Fabulous Container Gardens
Join artist and gardener, Karen Lyman as she shares the latest tips and techniques to create fabulous containers beyond red geraniums and spikes during a free virtual presentation from 1 to 2 p.m., June 17.
Agency Stories
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.
Our Statement on Racism & Injustice
JFS is founded on the Jewish value of Tikkun Olam, “repair of the world”. We join in the work to build a more just and compassionate society. Read our statement.
Chaplaincy
June Volunteer of the Month: Melanie Allmayer
For a decade, Melanie Allmayer has served as a spiritual care volunteer through the Chaplaincy program. Whether visiting a patient in the hospital or making a call to an older adult living in a long-term care facility, Melanie continues providing caring conversation, a listening ear and a hand to hold.
Chaplaincy – Connecting Individuals and Families
JFS, through Community Chaplain Rabbi Rudnick, facilitates a connection between Spiritual Care volunteers and those amidst family crises—connecting them to the Jewish community.
Volunteer of the Month—Brad Ordo, Spiritual Care Volunteer
Spiritual Care volunteers are a welcome surprise to isolated members of the Jewish community. Brad’s mission is to meet people isolated at home.
Counseling & Mental Health
Celebrate May – Mental Health Awareness Month
During May – Mental Health Awareness Month – JFS is increasing its commitment to mental health care by sharing additional information and activities. JFS special efforts include distributing wellness videos and articles and hosting community discussions and a special event.
It’s Time to Expand Medicaid in Kansas and Missouri
For an agency like JFS working to support and strengthen lives in Kansas City, the choice is clear: Kansas legislators must once and for all pass Medicaid expansion, and Missouri legislators must honor the will of the voters by including it in the budget being debated. And you can make a difference.
Nurses Support Begins Virtually
A new support group led by a JFS licensed clinical professional and a registered nurse begins April 8. This confidential space is available for peer support and to share coping skills.
Family Life Education
Learn Laugh & Love: Tips to Create Fabulous Container Gardens
Join artist and gardener, Karen Lyman as she shares the latest tips and techniques to create fabulous containers beyond red geraniums and spikes during a free virtual presentation from 1 to 2 p.m., June 17.
Celebrate May – Mental Health Awareness Month
During May – Mental Health Awareness Month – JFS is increasing its commitment to mental health care by sharing additional information and activities. JFS special efforts include distributing wellness videos and articles and hosting community discussions and a special event.
Shavuot, More than Just Cheesecake
At Learn, Laugh, & Love on Thursday, May 13, join Rabbi Ruben to explore the greater meaning behind the holiday of Shavuot—with relevant themes at the core of what it means to be a Jew.
Food, Shelter, and Employment
Cosentino’s Price Chopper Continues to Match Donations with “Buy One, Give One” Card
Twenty-three locations of Price Chopper’s Cosentino have stepped up to help the food pantry.
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.
Older Adult Services
Kelly G. Loeb Chosen Ms. JuneteenthKC!
Congratulaitons to Kelly G. Loeb, Older Adult Care Manager, this year’s Ms. JuneteenthKC! Kelly was honored during the JuneteenthKC Parade June 12 and will be formally introduced to the city at the JuneteenthKC Awards Ceremony during the Heritage Festival.
Learn Laugh & Love: Tips to Create Fabulous Container Gardens
Join artist and gardener, Karen Lyman as she shares the latest tips and techniques to create fabulous containers beyond red geraniums and spikes during a free virtual presentation from 1 to 2 p.m., June 17.
Celebrate May – Mental Health Awareness Month
During May – Mental Health Awareness Month – JFS is increasing its commitment to mental health care by sharing additional information and activities. JFS special efforts include distributing wellness videos and articles and hosting community discussions and a special event.
Volunteer Spotlight Stories
June Volunteer of the Month: Melanie Allmayer
For a decade, Melanie Allmayer has served as a spiritual care volunteer through the Chaplaincy program. Whether visiting a patient in the hospital or making a call to an older adult living in a long-term care facility, Melanie continues providing caring conversation, a listening ear and a hand to hold.
May Volunteer of the Month: Susanna King
For Barstow High School senior Susanna King, making a difference in the world is part of her DNA – literally. Susanna remembers volunteering at Jewish Family Services Food Pantry as a young child when she would come with her mother, Amanda Morgan, to lend a hand.
Volunteer of the Month—John Ball, JetExpress
John’s dedication towards JetExpress helps JFS build relationships with clients. We know customer service and client satisfaction are higher, and clients are more likely to schedule the rides they need when they see a friendly face.
