Emergency Financial Assistance Expands
JFS announces the expansion of its emergency financial assistance program. Thanks to a grant from the St. Paul Jewish Federation Yad B’Yad fundraising campaign, current JFS clients, members of the […]
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March Tribute Gifts
Molly Kitching donated in memory of her grandson Elliot Kitching. Susan Goodman Rappaport donated in honor of her brother Bruce Goodman. Don Mains contributed in honor of 2021 Community Service […]
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Special 3-Part Series of Next Chapter Sessions Begins in May
JFS invites women who are navigating or embarking on a mid-life journey to join this special series of Next Chapter sessions. Our topic for this virtual interactive three-part series will be […]
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UCare Team Earns Perfect Score
The UCare contracted case management team was recently audited by UCare. During the audit, randomly selected client files are reviewed for adherence to specific assessment and follow-up frequency and for […]
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JFS Issues Statement Regarding Death of Daunte Wright
JFS CEO Ruth Olkon issued a statement regarding the death of Daunte Wright. “We extend our deepest sympathy to the loved ones of Daunte Wright. We hope they find comfort […]
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Local Store Donates Hand Sanitizer
Jim Welna of Welna II Hardware has donated hand sanitizer to help JFS prepare to return to in-person operation. Eight quarts of hand sanitizer, along with 25 individual bottles for […]
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Volunteers Help Make Socially-Distanced Passover for All Special
Thanks to the generosity and creative spirit of volunteers, JFS was able to deliver Passover foods and supplies to 215 homes of seniors and disabled adults in the greater St. […]
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April is National Volunteer Month
In honor of National Volunteer Month, JFS Volunteer Engagement Specialist Margie Solomon tried to describe why people volunteer. What is the return on investment. After several attempts, she said, “Let […]
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Making an Impact: Care Never Stops
In the Making an Impact series, clients and services are featured to expand awareness of the wide array of help available at JFS and to ensure donors understand the lives […]
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5th Annual Celebration of Service to Honor Barry and Rena Glaser
JFS announces the honorees for the 5th Annual Celebration of Service on Thursday May 13, 2021, from 7:00 to 7:30PM. The event can be accessed here and will stream live […]
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