Posted 5 years ago
The 5 pillars of thriving non-profits
Joan Garry,
a recognized leader in non-profit management, says there are five pillars that
establish a thriving non-profit: people, programs, money, strategy and
narrative[...] Posted 5 years ago
In honor of MLK Day of Service and National Mentoring Month, JFCS recognizes volunteers in our Jewish Youth Mentoring Program By Becky Sulkin • Jewish Youth Mentoring Program Manager Monday, Jan. 20, 2020[...]Posted 5 years ago
Learn how hundreds of volunteers contributed their time and talents to help make the holiday season brighter for the 706 individuals from 342 families in our community. That's 173 more people than last year!
H[...] Posted 5 years ago
Jewish Disability Awareness, Acceptance and Inclusion Month (JDAIM) is a unified effort among Jewish organizations worldwide to raise awareness and foster acceptance and inclusion of people with disabilities and m[...]Posted 5 years ago
Reflections at the end of the year
I recently read the following quote: “Wisdom isn’t a quick fix, achieved by Googling or asking Siri for the answer. Wisdom comes through life experience and the sharing o[...] Posted 5 years ago
Judy Marcus retires as JFCS’ Healing Program Coordinator after 22 years
Though
Judaism is thousands of years old, the
modern-day concept of Jewish Healing Centers doesn’t go back that far. T[...] Posted 5 years ago
Tips for getting the most joy out the holiday season
By Leah Persky • Family Life Education Manager
So many of us begin planning for and thinking about the busy winter holiday season many months before it[...] Posted 5 years ago
By Leah Persky • Family Life Education Manager
On Nov. 13 World Kindness Day is celebrated around the world. Kindness can be practiced year-round; we can all do our part to make someone else’s day, or use [...] Posted 5 years ago
JFCS provides opportunities for clients, volunteers and donors to all feel thankful
There is much for which to feel grateful. If you’re a sports fan, you can smile thinking back on the great season our homet[...] Posted 5 years ago
Meet Miles – a 7-year-old participant in the Jewish Youth Mentoring Program, who is waiting for his perfect mentoring match. Maybe it could be you! Miles lives in Woodbury with his mom, older brother, and twi[...] 