From the desk of CEO Judy Halper: October 2024 Judy Desk blog - laptop with plant and coffee cup A few weeks ago, JFCS held a luncheon/recruitment event for volunteers who currently assist our senior clients and those thinking they might like to volunteer in this area. It was heartwarming to see dedicated vo[...]
Conversations with our children about addiction: Part II This is the second part of our two part series, “Conversations with our children about addiction,” which focuses on ages 0-12. Click here for part one, which focuses on adolescents and young adults. By Jen[...]
Gut microbiome and mental health By Samantha Shepherd, MSW, LICSW • JFCS Counselor “It’s not all in your head” Do you get that “gut” feeling when something is not right? Have you ever been told to “listen to your gut?” Turn[...]
Staff Q&A: Food Security Coordinator Elena Ritz 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[...]
From the Desk of CEO Judy Halper: September 2024 Judy Desk blog - laptop with plant and coffee cup 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[...]