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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

Mar
27
Mon
11:30 am Mindful Monday @ Virtual
Mindful Monday @ Virtual
Mar 27 @ 11:30 am – 12:00 pm
Mindful Monday @ 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 Mental Health Coalition Coordinator, and[...]
Apr
3
Mon
11:30 am Mindful Monday @ Virtual
Mindful Monday @ Virtual
Apr 3 @ 11:30 am – 12:00 pm
Mindful Monday @ 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 Mental Health Coalition Coordinator, and[...]
Apr
10
Mon
11:30 am Mindful Monday @ Virtual
Mindful Monday @ Virtual
Apr 10 @ 11:30 am – 12:00 pm
Mindful Monday @ 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 Mental Health Coalition Coordinator, and[...]
Apr
13
Thu
7:00 pm Peer Lead Support Group – A Tran... @ Jewish Community Center
Peer Lead Support Group – A Tran... @ Jewish Community Center
Apr 13 @ 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm
Peer Lead Support Group - A Transition for Everybody: A Support Group for Jewish Parents/Caregivers of Trans Children @ Jewish Community Center
A Support Group for Jewish Parents/Caregivers of Trans Children Parents/Caregivers of Trans children – of any age – face a difficult transition themselves. This Peer Led Support Group is for Kansas City Jewish parents who[...]
Apr
17
Mon
11:30 am Mindful Monday @ Virtual
Mindful Monday @ Virtual
Apr 17 @ 11:30 am – 12:00 pm
Mindful Monday @ 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 Mental Health Coalition Coordinator, and[...]
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