Join us for an Art Talk, “Connection to Place” Thursday, July 30 at 4:00 PM Molly Hess, JFS Buttonwood Committee Member and Christine Boutros, Grants and Awards Manager of Charlotte Street Foundation will discuss the theme “Connection to Place” and how it relates to four pieces in the current Connection show. Access the Art Talk Zoom link: Watch Now These are the pieces that ... read more
A virtual program with Laura Gilman and Kelly Loeb Learn the latest about Older Adult Services at JFS. Our programs address aging-related topics such as living independently, transportation, health, mobility, grief, isolation, emotional concerns, and more. With Coronavirus on our minds, we will discuss Trauma-Informed Care, and how this paradigm can help us manage during these uncertain ... read more
For many college students, plans for this summer were supposed to be important milestones for their careers—but with shutdowns and restrictions, so many of those opportunities were rescinded or postponed. So, what will this summer say about you? Dana Schwartz, Career Coach for Career Skills and Connections for JFS/JVS, shares unique insights and helpful tips on how you can best strengthen and ... read more
JFS’ mission is based on the Jewish values of Tzedakah (justice) and Tikkun Olam (repairing the world) and so we have recently introduced a strategy to bring these values to light by using our voice to advocate for policies and programs that affect the most marginalized individuals and communities whom we serve. On August 4, Missouri will vote on Amendment 2 to expand Medicaid. Expansion would ... read more
Quarterly Meeting Thursday, July 9 7:00 p.m. To sign up and get the Zoom link, e-mail priya@jfskc.org - Spouses & partners welcome. Open to anyone touched by infertility or adoption. People of all spiritual backgrounds invited. Call (913)730-1474 for more information. - Infertility can be extremely financially and emotionally challenging and Priya is here to support those on ... read more
We join our local Jewish Community Relations Board (JCRB|AJC) and the Network of Jewish Human Service Agencies in expressing our grief and outrage over the death of George Floyd by police, along with the continued pattern of violent injustices committed against Black Americans. We endorse the joint statement released by JCRB and support their leadership and the efforts of the Jewish community to ... read more
Interested in Submitting Artwork for Connection? Jewish Family Services and Buttonwood are looking for artists like you! Buttonwood Art Space is a great opportunity to display and sell your artwork! During these unique times, we tend to crave connections. Whether that means connections to other people, nature, creativity, animals, color or anything else, we all have a basic need of ... read more
Join Us For a Virtual Wellness Discussion Being a teen is hard enough and coping with this new reality adds another layer to teenage angst. Join other parents for a virtual panel discussion on how to take care of your family's mental, physical, and social wellness. Date: May 21, 2020 Time: 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm Click to Join ZOOM Meeting Moderated by: Susie Hurst, M.A. Director of Family ... read more
Join JFS counseling professionals for a new virtual group! Let’s shift our thoughts from isolation and distancing to CONNECTIONS & CONVERSATIONS. Connect with other parents for support, encouragement and hope during this time. Alternating Mondays, 1:00 - 2:00 pm Parents of Pre-k through Elementary ages Parents of Middle & High School students Please pre-register using this ... read more
bloom - where hope, information and friendships flower Quarterly Meeting on Wednesday, May 6 starting at 7:00 p.m. To sign up and get the Zoom link, e-mail priya@jfskc.org The Priya Fund, in partnership with Jewish Family Services, is held at the Jewish Community Foundation of Greater Kansas City and is generously supported by The Jewish Federation of Kansas City, The Community Legacy Fund ... read more
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