‘As the time went on, we became friends’

JFCS senior outreach visitor volunteer Ester cherishes memories from her time with Elisabeth   After a 43-year career teaching high school, Ester decided she wanted to do “something useful” in retirem[...]

From the Desk of CEO Judy Halper: June 2019

From the Desk of CEO Judy Halper Pay attention to the less observed side of summer   It’s finally beginning to genuinely feel like summer around here. When I drive to work in the morning, I’m dodging kids on bicycles instead of orang[...]

Introducing Give2019’s corporate sponsor, RSM US LLP

Jewish Family and Children’s Service of Minneapolis is Here for All. Always. In support of this, we are seeking opportunities to engage with the broader community by providing unique corporate giving opportuniti[...]

May is Mental Health Awareness Month

JFCS provides Counseling, Mental Health Support Services, the Mental Health Education Conference and more   By Ruth Paley • Clinical Services Director   May is Mental Health Awareness Month. [...]

From the Desk of CEO Judy Halper: May 2019

From the Desk of CEO Judy Halper Halper: JFCS, JCRC and NCJW hold program addressing gun violence   With hope and purpose, Jewish Family and Children’s Service of Minneapolis (JFCS) joined together this month with the Jewish Community [...]

Your Guide to Pride 2019

J-Pride is hosting numerous activities in June   It’s almost time for Twin Cities Pride this June and J-Pride is hosting numerous events throughout the month to celebrate! J-Pride is a program of Jewish[...]

From homeless shelter to business owner

Minnesota Family Investment Program, MFIP JFCS Career Services helps Petra get back on her feet and start her own counseling practice   Before moving to the U.S., Petra had a degree in mental health nursing and an established clinical services ca[...]