Posted 6 years ago
By Karin Onarheim, LGSW • Senior Services Intake & Care Coordinator
I recently received an intake call from “Sam,” a caregiver who had many questions and areas where she needed assistance. [...] Posted 6 years ago
One month after Dr. Vic Sandler’s mother died of lung cancer, his father was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease. Sandler understood the disease; he had cared for hundreds of patients with dementia during his o[...] Posted 6 years ago
By Natalie Oleson, MSW, LICSW • JFCS Counselor
Are you totally sick of winter? If you’re anything like me, you’re getting tired of the sun going down by dinnertime, driving on slippery roads, [...] Posted 6 years ago
JFCS’ highly skilled, licensed therapists work with care and compassion to address the challenges people face throughout their lives. They help clients identify goals and potential solutions to problems that cau[...] Posted 6 years ago
By Clare Gravon • Food Security Program Coordinator
This month marks the Minnesota Foodshare March Campaign, which brings together community organizations, businesses, and faith communities to help [...] Posted 6 years ago
If you haven’t heard of Marie Kondo, you apparently either dislike organizing or live under a rock. Her name is everywhere these days, or so it seems, and she is known for her presentations and books on how to b[...] Posted 6 years ago
By Leah Persky • Family Life Education Manager
Family Life Education (FLE) has been a vital part of JFCS for more than 30 years. Over the years, Family Life Educators have focused on creating la[...] Posted 6 years ago
‘Many of the people who seek career assistance now often need help the most,’ Howard said of the current low unemployment rate
Sheilah Howard, who previously served as JFCS’ IT Pathways Program Manage[...] Posted 6 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 6 years ago
By Clare Gravon • Food Security Program Coordinator
In my role as Food Security Program Coordinator at Jewish Family and Children’s Service of Minneapolis, I spend most of my time in community set[...] 