Ma’asim Tovim campers at J Camp are collecting toilet paper for the Food Pantry. Bring your donation to The J July 15-19. Read more.
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Agency News
Support for the Aging Journey
Learn about Older Adult Services on July 18. Programs address aging-related issues such as support to maintain a home, transportation, mobility, grief, isolation, and emotional concerns. Read more.
Genealogy Series
A free, five-part genealogy series with Dr. Ron Doctor begins May 23. Monthly programs run May – September. Read more about the session descriptions.
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
Partnership with KC Hospice
Formalizing our relationship will strengthen and deepen our collaboration as agencies serving people at critical points in life, ensuring relevant and meaningful Jewish spiritual care.
Pre-Pesach Service
A 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. Read more.
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.
Counseling & Mental Health
Make Mental Health More Than a Buzzword
I believe that what we are doing with the You Be You campaign and how we are doing it are at the forefront of suicide prevention.
Priya Bloom Continues
Priya for growing Jewish Families is continuing a quarterly support group called Bloom from 7-8:30 p.m. at The J Board Room on June 4.
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.”
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
Community Second Night Seder April 20
A community Passover Seder will be held April 20 at Congregation Ohev Sholom. Advance reservations are mandatory and must be received by Wednesday, April 10; fees increase after that date. Confidential financial assistance is available. Read more.
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!
Older Adult Services
Support for the Aging Journey
Learn about Older Adult Services on July 18. Programs address aging-related issues such as support to maintain a home, transportation, mobility, grief, isolation, and emotional concerns. Read more.
Help@Home Offers Independence for Older Adults
Help@Home helps older adults maintain their independence and provides them, as well as family members, with peace of mind.
Is There a Mitzvah to be Happy?
Discover the “joy” of Jewish learning with Rabbi Shaya Katz and traditional Jewish texts and sources on May 16. More info.
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.”
