From the Desk of CEO Judy Halper: July 2017

From the Desk of CEO Judy Halper Has there ever been a time when we have been more focused on food than we are right now? Everywhere we look it seems we are exposed to new foods, new programs, magazines and social media sites promoting food, new [...]

Why I give: Jackie’s story

By Jackie Henning • JFCS Grant Writer and Parent-Child Home Program Partnership Coordinator   As JFCS’ Annual Campaign, Give2017, kicks off, we are sharing personal stories from people about why the[...]

From the Desk of CEO Judy Halper: June 2017

From the Desk of CEO Judy Halper What do parades, food and children all remind you of? If you said to yourself “July 4,” you would be both correct and wrong all at once! Yes, it’s true that all of the above are components of a picture-perfe[...]

What to say to someone dealing with a loss

By Barbara Rudnick • JFCS Family Life Education Program Manager   We will all experience major losses in our lives. Whether it is the death of a loved one, losing one’s home or job, a divorce, a med[...]

Give2017: Klara’s story

By Angie Podvin • Donor Services & Annual Campaign Manager   At Jewish Family and Children’s Service of Minneapolis, our mission is to provide essential services to people of all ages and backgroun[...]