Posted 8 months ago
By Leah Persky, Phd & CFLE • Parent Coach and Manager of Professional and Community Education
We are less than a month away from the presidential election, and time seems to be speeding up. Media ou[...] Posted 8 months ago
Elena Ritz was recently hired as the JFCS Food Security Coordinator – below, she speaks about her background and how JFCS works to address food security challenges the community currently faces:
Wh[...] Posted 9 months ago
By Leah Persky, Phd & CFLE • Parent Coach and Manager of Professional and Community Education
Over the past decade, politics have become not only more divisive, but also more personal. Today, most Americ[...] Posted 9 months ago
By Jennifer Fukuda • Addiction and Recovery Services Program Coordinator
Back to school time is both exciting and overwhelming! It brings opportunities for many conversations with our children. Talking abou[...] Posted 9 months ago
By Angela Cowan • JFCS Counseling Program Manager
Throughout the month of September, you may notice #YouMatterMN and #StartTheConversation popping up on social media platforms. September is Suicide Preventio[...] Posted 9 months ago
It is an unfortunate fact that many homes these days have “The Anxious Generation” by Jonathan Haidt on their bookshelves and bedside tables. The title alone tells you something about the tough analysis provi[...] Posted 9 months ago
By Laura Gorke • Associate Director of Client Services
JFCS’ Jacob Garber Transportation has been providing rides to individuals for over 25 years – but getting a person from Point A to Point B does not [...] Posted 9 months ago
Can you tell us about yourself and your background?
I grew up in Duluth and attended the University of Minnesota on the Minneapolis, Duluth and St. Paul campuses. I have a bachelor of science degree in medical[...] Posted 10 months ago
By Leah Persky, Phd & CFLE • Parent Coach and Manager of Professional and Community Education
With the presidential election just around the corner and the significant political upheaval we are experienc[...] Posted 10 months ago
The Addiction and Recovery Services (ARS) team recently added Jennifer Fukuda as its new coordinator and anticipates a rise in need.
Why did this position appeal to you?
Jennifer: This position is one w[...] 