Hope for Caregivers By Carol Shapiro   The Twin Cities Jewish Community Alzheimer’s Task Force is presenting a half-day conference that will provide education and support for caregivers and those supporting a loved one w[...]
Why do we need transgender inclusivity programming? • By Ariel Ezekiel Zitny   Transgender inclusion is a verb, not an adjective. And for transgender people like myself, it is a crucial component in our feelings of belonging and safety. Many people th[...]
From the Desk of CEO Judy Halper: March 2017 From the Desk of CEO Judy Halper What does the term “basic needs” mean to you? I imagine many of us would say clean air and water, access to quality healthcare, good schools, green space for recreation and affordable housing, to name a few. [...]
JFCS to participate in Good Deeds Day April 2 By Deb Savitt • Community Involvement Manager   Good Deeds Day is an annual tradition of good deeds. All over the world, hundreds of thousands choose to volunteer and help others, putting into practice th[...]
Hunger in Our Midst By Clare Gravon, JFCS Food Security Program Coordinator   Sometimes a basic need such as having enough food to eat is the most pressing concern of the people we serve at Jewish Family and Children’s S[...]