Posted 6 years ago
Following the failure of a farm bill in Congress that would have added additional work requirements for people receiving SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Program) benefits, U.S. Rep. Keith Ellison visited JFCS and PRISM Food Shelf on May 25 to host a roundtable discussion on SNAP and food security issue[...] Posted 6 years ago
J-Pride brings together LGBTQ and allied folks in the Jewish community all year round but June—LGBTQ Pride month—is an especially exciting month. Why June? The history of Pride goes back to the Stonewall Riots, which began on June 28, 1969, at the Stonewall Inn, a gay bar located in New York Cit[...] Posted 6 years ago
JFCS' Parent-Child Home Program (PCHP) is an evidence-based, early literacy, parenting, and school readiness program that promotes creative ways to learn through play. Committed to closing the achievement gap by providing low-income families the skills they need to prepare their children for school [...] Posted 6 years ago
Just like the other famous Minnesota Judy (okay, there’s only one—Judy Garland!), I clicked my heels together three times on May 8 and uttered the well-known words “There’s no place like home!”– we cut the ribbon and made it official! Jewish Family and Children’s Service of Minneapolis[...] Posted 6 years ago
By Dana Rubin • JFCS Development Director
Over the last several months, we have focused our attention on the Next Century Campaign, an opportunity for our community to support the infrastructure of our new permanent home and programs – services that JFCS so proudly and expertly prov[...] Posted 6 years ago
By Amy Weiss • JFCS Community Services Director
“I planted flowers for the environment, made a blanket for animals at the Animal Humane Society, made a tzedakah box, packed a bag of supplies for a homeless person, made a card for a soldier and packed a bag of baby supplies for a new m[...] Posted 6 years ago
May is Mental Health Awareness Month. One in five Americans is affected by mental health conditions, according to the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI). "Stigma is toxic to their mental health because it creates an environment of shame, fear and silence that prevents many people from seekin[...] Posted 6 years ago
By Annette Sandler • JFCS Aging Services Director
JFCS Senior Services Caregiver Coaches work directly with family members to guide them in making changes to improve life at home. This includes an in-home assessment, comprehensive report and care plan, caregiver education and behavior[...] Posted 6 years ago
With its Community Services programs, JFCS looks for opportunities that help build and sustain well-being and meaningful connections, creating a stronger community. Through partnerships with PRISM Food Shelf and initiatives such as the Mental Health Education Conference and others, we aim to be a va[...] 