By Justin Elvebak • Senior Employment Specialist
JFCS’ Vocational Rehabilitation Services help individuals with disabilities who are seeking employment. Paul, who was diagnosed with autism at a yo[...] AskBarbara: Daughter facing bullying
Posted 9 years ago
Dear AskBarbara,
My 10-year-old daughter recently told me that she was repeatedly teased and bullied during the past few weeks of school and now she is worried about going to other activities like ballet class [...] JFCS featured in ‘Growing Minneapolis’ newsletter
Mental illness affects thousands of people in ways large and small – from their career and finances to relationships with family and friends. It may be so severe that the individual has trouble functioning day[...] Badower Family to be honored with Friends of the Family Award
Posted 9 years ago
Mike Badower is a longtime supporter and volunteer of JFCS for several reasons, but one of the prominent reasons is that it simply runs in his family. When he was growing up, his mother was president of the Jewish[...] Practice makes perfect for Career Services client
Posted 9 years ago
We’ve all heard the saying, “If at first you don’t succeed, try, try again.” The story of Annie, a JFCS Career Services client, definitely proves that to be true.
She was out of a job when she first came [...] Mental Health Conference Oct. 23 will feature meteorologist Ken Barlow
Posted 9 years ago
The 16th Annual Twin Cities Jewish Community Conference on Mental Health, “Forecast: Resilience – Weathering Life’s Storms,” will be held 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 23, at Temple Israel (2324 Eme[...] BOND awards $13,500 in scholarship funding to JFCS applicants
Posted 9 years ago
BOND (Branching Out in New Directions) has awarded $13,500 in scholarship funding to JFCS applicants. BOND is a group of nearly 300 women and a few men who wish to make an impact in the Twin Cities through communi[...]