Posted 4 years ago
10 months into pandemic, keeping focus on self-care is important
It is difficult to believe that most of us have been living a “dialed back” life for 10 months. We have put off vacations and celebratio[...] Posted 4 years ago
By Stacey Spencer • Jewish Inclusion Program Manager
As 2020 turned the corner and rolled into 2021, I started thinking about some positives that have occurred because and in spite of the pandemic. Firs[...] Posted 4 years ago
By Leah Persky, PhD & Certified Family Life Educator • Family Life Education Manager
The traumatic events of the last week have left a gaping hole in the foundation of our democracy and in our hearts. [...] Posted 4 years ago
How long have you worked at JFCS?
I have had the pleasure of working at JFCS since early March 2020. My job is terrific and I love what I do. I feel very fortunate to be able to work with a dedicated, kind, he[...] Posted 4 years ago
What’s your current volunteer role at JFCS, and in what ways have you volunteered with JFCS in the past?
I just recently completed a two-year stint as Steering Committee Co-Chair of the JFCS “Laugh on Thei[...] Posted 4 years ago
Gift program makes holidays brighter for people of all ages
With needs at an all-time high, and the extra challenge of operating while needing to follow COVID safety protocols, JFCS’ Hag Sameach program [...] Posted 4 years ago
By Leah Persky, PhD & Certified Family Life Educator • Family Life Education Manager
This year has been one of the hardest times in recent memory for millions of Americans and people across the glo[...] Posted 4 years ago
JFCS will be responsive to community needs as we move into 2021
We’ve turned the corner in many respects. 2020 is coming to an end, and a new year is just days away. Each of us in our own way is looking [...] Posted 4 years ago
With food insecurity at record-high levels in the Twin Cities, JFCS has added to its food security services by fighting hunger in new ways this fall. These efforts include securing food donations, emergency food [...] Posted 4 years ago
Our featured volunteer this month is Thryn Hare, who volunteers with the J-Pride Program. Read more about J-Pride here and visit the program's Facebook page here!
What’s your current volunteer role at JFCS? [...] 