Friday, Dec. 12
11 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Valley Community Presbyterian Church (VCPC) - 100 Lilac Drive N, Golden Valley, MN 55422
Join JFCS Volunteers in Action for a hands-on group volunteer opportunity with our neighbors, PRISM, supporting their Holiday Toy Shoppe – a joyful program that helps loca[...]
By Dana Shapiro • JFCS Community & Volunteer Engagement Manager
Volunteers in Action, a JFCS volunteer corps that supports organizations in the Jewish and broader communities, kicked off earlier this month with a Puppy Parade event at Knollwood Place Apartments on Nov. 6.
JFCS [...]
Jewish Family and Children’s Service of Minnesota (JFCS) is excited to honor the contributions of several dedicated volunteers at its 116th Annual Meeting. The event will be held from noon to 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, June 10, at Beth El Synagogue (5225 Barry St. W., St. Louis Park). The program will [...]
By Dana Shapiro • Community and Volunteer Engagement Manager
Spring is in the air – and so is our gratitude!
As the days grow warmer and everything begins to bloom, we’re reminded that spring is a season of renewal – and a perfect time to say thank you. During Global Volun[...]
JFCS Advocacy Committee focuses on obtaining or preserving funding for agency programs
By Lee Friedman • JFCS Chief Operating Officer; and Amy Weiss • JFCS Community Services Director
The Minnesota Legislature recently completed the 2023 session. JFCS staff and volunteers were active [...]
What we need from our community changes as we move through different stages of life. So where do you find your people? How do you learn new skills, build relationships, or discover support when you need it most?
If you've been asking yourself these questions, I invite you to explore the newly re[...]
Volunteer Opportunity: Summer Produce Distribution Groups
What: JFCS is teaming up with PRISM for another Volunteers in Action event to help local families access nutritious food while supporting a program rooted in dignity, connection, and empowerment.
PRISM’s Fresh Produce Distribution pro[...]
Sunday, May 17 | 1:30 – 3 PM
Sholom West Campus, 3620 Phillips Pkwy, St Louis Park, MN 55426
Meeting details will be shared with registered participants.
JFCS is teaming up with Sholom Senior Living to bring joy and pet therapy to older adults living at Ackerberg Sholom West Campus in St. Loui[...]
Sunday, February 22 | 1:00 – 2:30 PM
Sholom West Campus, 3620 Phillips Pkwy, St Louis Park, MN 55426
Meeting details will be shared with registered participants.
JFCS is teaming up with Sholom Senior Living to bring joy and pet therapy to older adults living at Ackerberg Sholom West Campus i[...]
Sunday, October 26 | 1:30 – 3:00 PM
Knollwood Place Apartments, 3630 Phillips Pkwy, St Louis Park, MN 55426
Bring your pup (all sizes welcome!) and join us for a parade of paws, tails, and smiles!
JFCS is teaming up with Sholom to bring joy and pet therapy to older adults living at Ackerbe[...]