Volunteer Spotlight July 2023: Rabbi Aaron Weininger

Can you tell us about yourself and your background? I'm proud to be part of the Twin Cities Jewish community. After 11 years, I'm also proud to call myself a Minnesotan (if I'm allowed). There's always a bit o[...]

Volunteer Spotlight June 2023: Marlene and Jack Spencer

Marlene and Jack Spencer Can you tell us about yourselves and your background? We are retired now, but we were happy to help out with JFCS even when we had jobs. It never conflicted with our personal work. What JFCS programs do you[...]

113th Annual Meeting Volunteer Honorees: Senior Companions

Senior Companions group photo JFCS will host its 113th Annual Meeting from noon to 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, June 14, at JFCS (5905 Golden Valley Rd, Golden Valley). At the event we will acknowledge the contributions of longtime, dedicated volunte[...]

113th Annual Meeting Volunteer Honoree: Kori Savitt

Kori Savitt holding dogs JFCS will host its 113th Annual Meeting from noon to 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, June 14, at JFCS (5905 Golden Valley Rd, Golden Valley). At the event, we will acknowledge the contributions of longtime, dedicated volunt[...]

March 2023 Volunteer Spotlight: Debbie Lieberman

Debbie Lieberman Can you tell us about yourself and your background? I'm in my second career, working in the non-profit sector as director of advocacy for Loaves and Fishes, a free meal program. Previously, I spent many years [...]

Volunteer Spotlight January 2023: Annette Sandler

Annette Sandler Can you tell us about yourself and your background? I am so lucky to have had a wonderful 18 year career with JFCS. I retired as the Aging Services Director at the end of February 2020. As you can guess, retir[...]

Volunteer Spotlight November 2022: Andy Morantz

Andy Morantz Can you tell us about yourself and your background? I've had a career as a musician, radio producer and audio production/studio owner. What motivated you to begin volunteering with JFCS? Last year, my fr[...]

Volunteer Spotlight September 2022: Raleigh Kent

Raleigh Kent Can you tell us about yourself and your background? My earlier years were on the Minneapolis Northside, later moving to south Minneapolis. I graduated from Washburn High School and went on to the University of[...]