The 29th Annual Benefit’s fabulous raffle prizes

18K Gold and Diamond Earrings Designer Vincente Agor created these elegant and fashionable stunners. Valued at $1,600. Thanks to Max’s and owner Ellen Hertz.   Apple iPad AIR 2 Take home a bran[...]

From the Desk of CEO Judy Halper: November 2017

From the Desk of CEO Judy Halper Glancing out my office window, I see nothing but blue skies and sunshine, and I feel lucky and grateful. Some people might think, “Really????” – November in Minnesota is typically a bit gray and dreary. And [...]

November is Alzheimer’s Awareness Month

November is National Alzheimer's Awareness Month, as well as National Caregiver Month. As a way to promote a better quality of life for people living with Alzheimer's disease and other related dementias, JFCS and [...]

One more time, the Online Auction begins on…

  Click above to watch our 2nd Promo video for the JFCS 29th Annual Laugh on Their Behalf Benefit on Dec. 2. Get your Benefit tickets here!   Click here if you missed the 1st Promo Video, "W[...]

Why I Give: Natalie’s story

Since 1910, Jewish Family and Children’s Service has been privileged to to be part of a myriad of meaningful stories like this one shared by Natalie below. As an agency, we are humbled and inspired by the trust [...]

Bullying – What you can do to prevent it

By Barbara Rudnick • Family Life Education Program Manager   October is a busy month for raising awareness. It is Breast Cancer Awareness month, Domestic  Abuse Awareness month, National Bullying Pre[...]

From the desk of CEO Judy Halper: October 2017

From the Desk of CEO Judy Halper Have you heard the good news—unemployment is at 4 percent in Minnesota! But before we break out the champagne, release the confetti and balloons and begin the parade, I should mention that it’s a bit premature[...]