Posted 5 years ago
Mentoring program's new name reflects unique service it offers community
By Becky Lyle Sulkin, MSW, LGSW • Jewish Youth Mentoring Program Coordinator
JFCS is excited to announce that the [...] Posted 5 years ago
Workforce development positively influences economy for individuals and businesses
September is Workforce Development Month. Workforce development is an organized set of solutions to meet employment needs[...] Posted 5 years ago
The heartbreaking events in El Paso, TX and Dayton, OH left at least 31 people dead and many others injured. These horrific events left a hole in the hearts of so many people across the country and the world. What[...] Posted 5 years ago
6 great tips for creating a healthy and realistic plan for screen time this summer
By Leah Persky • Family Life Education Program Manager
On a recent family trip to Colorado, my two child[...] Posted 5 years ago
Noble Conservation Solutions donated solar panels to JFCS
In partnership with Noble Conservation Solutions, JFCS recently installed two solar systems as part of our commitment to incorporating health an[...] Posted 5 years ago
The need for JFCS' caregiving coaching services continues to grow
Babysitting my 1-year old granddaughter this past weekend was unadulterated fun and pure joy! No messy face while feeding herself, chang[...] Posted 5 years ago
J-Pride's activities in June included a Shabbat service, happy hour, parade marching and more
By Jayce Koester • J-Pride Coordinator
Leading up to Pride, I kept joking that our Jewish new[...] Posted 5 years ago
Cera is celebrating 30 years with JFCS in September
Carole Cera, a counselor and program manager with Jewish Family and Children’s Service of Minneapolis (JFCS), is celebrating 30 years with the agenc[...] Posted 5 years ago
PJ Library Minneapolis has given out more than 100,000 free books over 11 years By Carrie Fink • PJ Library Program Coordinator There are PJ Library programs throughout the U.S., but [...]Posted 5 years ago
Barin began volunteering with agency 30 years ago
In the 1980s, Jeff Barin was a single dad who moved away from Minneapolis for a short period of time. His son, who was 9 at the time, was enrolled in JF[...] 