PEARLS Training Class Offered by JFS Counselor

JFS will offer PEARLS (Program to Encourage Active and Rewarding Lives for Seniors) training January 7 and 14 to professionals including counselors, therapists, social workers, nurses and administrators. The two-day […]

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Community Support Program Continues

The Community Support Program continues to be available to everyone. During this unprecedented time of uncertainty, many people are understandably expressing increased feelings of anxiety, depression and isolation. In response to the […]

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Essential Programs Funded by Donations

In our November newsletter, “Family Matters,” we told you about our client Shawna. She fell behind with her rent when her new employer’s storefront was destroyed during protests earlier this […]

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Otto Bremer Trust Awards Grant

JFS has been awarded a $105,000 one-year grant from Otto Bremer Trust. The grant will be used to strengthen social service programs focused on economic stability, mental health and self-reliance […]

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October Tribute Gifts

Carla Grosmann donated in honor of Chris Kellogg. Rena Glaser made a gift in honor of Diane Smookler’s birthday. Rena Glaser contributed in honor of Noam’s bar mitzvah. Rena Glaser […]

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Mental Health Conference Recordings Available

Nearly 500 people “attended” the 2020 Virtual Mental Health Conference via Zoom in October. JFS mental health practitioner and PEARLS counselor Tara Burns, MA, and JFS Community Chaplain Rabbi Lynn […]

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September Tribute Gifts

Rena Glaser donated in honor of Marshall Kaplan’s birthday. Myndal Davis Silver contributed to honor Margie Solomon’s receipt of the Susie Selcer Leadership Award. Ruth Strauss made a gift in […]

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