Volunteering - Jewish Family and Children’s Service of Minneapolis

Hag Sameach program steps up big; serves more than 1,000 individuals in one of its biggest years yet

Posted 2 years ago

Gift program makes holidays brighter for people of all ages With needs at an all-time high, and the extra challenge of operating while needing to follow COVID safety protocols, JFCS’ Hag Sameach program achieved what is arguably its most successful year yet in 2020! More than 1,040 indi[...]

In time of rising anti-Semitism, Jewish mentors serve as important role models for youth developing their identities

Posted 3 years ago

In honor of MLK Day of Service and National Mentoring Month, JFCS recognizes volunteers in our Jewish Youth Mentoring Program By Becky Sulkin • Jewish Youth Mentoring Program Manager Monday, Jan. 20, 2020, marks the 25th annual MLK Day of Service. At JFCS, we believe in Dr. King’s vision [...]

MLK Day of Service, social justice and how to make a difference everyday

Posted 4 years ago

By Leah Persky • JFCS Family Life Education Program Manager Monday, Jan. 21, was the MLK Day of Service. This annual event is not only an excellent opportunity to focus on the life and teachings of Dr. Martin Luther King and the many other leaders of the civil rights movement; it is a[...]

April showers are so much more than rain

Posted 6 years ago

By Deb Savitt • Community Involvement Manager Sometimes doing my job as the volunteer manager at JFCS feels like having a fourth child: I plan. I arrange. I execute and troubleshoot. I worry (and worry) about the details, the goal of what we are trying to accomplish, and the permutati[...]