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JFS Celebrates 120 Years

“I am so proud of way that JFS has cared for our community for 120 years,” said Don Goldman, JFS Executive Director and CEO for the past 15 years. “JFS has constantly reinvented itself so that it is as relevant today as it was 120 years ago. I am excited to celebrate this remarkable achievement with the whole community including our generous donors, dedicated volunteers, and talented staff.”

Click Here to Download 120 Years of JFS Timeline

120th Anniversary Events

Please join us for some key events over the next 18 months as we celebrate this amazing milestone and honor what we’ve achieved as a community during the past 120 years.

 

 

 

Become a 120th Anniversary Sponsor

Support the critical services JFS provides by becoming a sponsor today as we celebrate 120 amazing years of serving our community. Your support changes lives and allows JFS to support those in need regardless of their faith, age, culture or lifestyle. Help JFS repair the world one person, one family at a time in the spirit of Tikkun Olam.

 

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Upcoming Events

Aug
8
Mon
11:30 am Mindful Mondays 2022 (April 18 t... @ Virtual
Mindful Mondays 2022 (April 18 t... @ Virtual
Aug 8 @ 11:30 am – 12:00 pm
Mindful Mondays 2022 (April 18 to August 29) @ Virtual
JFSKC’s Mental Health Programs Team is pleased to announce that it will continue to offer the free virtual Mindful Mondays program from 11:30 AM to Noon.  Sondra Wallace, MSED, JFS YouBeYou, and Mental Health Coalition[...]
Aug
12
Fri
10:00 am KesherMobile Community Outreach ... @ Anita Gorman Conservation Discovery Center
KesherMobile Community Outreach ... @ Anita Gorman Conservation Discovery Center
Aug 12 @ 10:00 am – 1:00 pm
KesherMobile Community Outreach Event @ Anita Gorman Conservation Discovery Center
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Aug
15
Mon
11:30 am Mindful Mondays 2022 (April 18 t... @ Virtual
Mindful Mondays 2022 (April 18 t... @ Virtual
Aug 15 @ 11:30 am – 12:00 pm
Mindful Mondays 2022 (April 18 to August 29) @ Virtual
JFSKC’s Mental Health Programs Team is pleased to announce that it will continue to offer the free virtual Mindful Mondays program from 11:30 AM to Noon.  Sondra Wallace, MSED, JFS YouBeYou, and Mental Health Coalition[...]
Aug
17
Wed
11:30 am JFSKC Grief & Loss Support
JFSKC Grief & Loss Support
Aug 17 @ 11:30 am – 1:00 pm
The JFSKC Grief and Loss Support Group meet each first and third Wednesday of each month. The ongoing support group is for individuals grieving the death of a loved one. The group provides an opportunity[...]
Aug
19
Fri
1:00 pm KesherKC Neighbor Market @ Jewish Family Services - Brookside
KesherKC Neighbor Market @ Jewish Family Services - Brookside
Aug 19 @ 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
KesherKC Neighbor Market @ Jewish Family Services - Brookside
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