Press Releases
15-May-2012 - Eighth Annual JFS Executive Luncheon Featuring Christopher Gardner Raises Record Amount
Motivational speaker and author Christopher Gardner entertained a sold-out crowd of 650 business and professional leaders attending Jewish Family Service’s eighth annual JFS Executive Luncheon held on May 8 at the Grand Hyatt Denver. The ..
Motivational speaker and author Christopher Gardner entertained a sold-out crowd of 650 business and professional leaders attending Jewish Family Service’s eighth annual JFS Executive Luncheon held on May 8 at the Grand Hyatt Denver. The ..
16-Apr-2012 - Jewish Family Service is a Top Workplace!
Jewish Family Service (JFS) ranked seventh among midsize employers in the Denver Post’s Top Workplaces (http://www.denverpost.com/topworkplaces/ci_20389574/top-workplaces-2012-list?IADID=Search-www.denverpost.com-www.denverpost.com%20) su..
Jewish Family Service (JFS) ranked seventh among midsize employers in the Denver Post’s Top Workplaces (http://www.denverpost.com/topworkplaces/ci_20389574/top-workplaces-2012-list?IADID=Search-www.denverpost.com-www.denverpost.com%20) su..
16-Apr-2012 - Jim Sharon, Ed.D. Presents “Growing From Defining Moments” at Jewish Family Service
Jim Sharon, Ed.D, editor of the men’s anthology Ordinary Men, Extraordinary Lives: Defining Moments, will present an interactive discussion about growing from adversity. This complimentary program of the Jewish Family Service (JFS) Counseling C..
Jim Sharon, Ed.D, editor of the men’s anthology Ordinary Men, Extraordinary Lives: Defining Moments, will present an interactive discussion about growing from adversity. This complimentary program of the Jewish Family Service (JFS) Counseling C..
04-Apr-2012 - Bereavement Support Group Begins May 2
Rafael Spiritual Healing Services, a program of the Counseling Center and Jewish Community Chaplaincy of Jewish Family Service, is offering a bereavement group for people who have experienced the loss of a loved one. The group will begin on Wednesday..
Rafael Spiritual Healing Services, a program of the Counseling Center and Jewish Community Chaplaincy of Jewish Family Service, is offering a bereavement group for people who have experienced the loss of a loved one. The group will begin on Wednesday..
02-Mar-2012 - Jewish Para-chaplain Volunteers Needed for JFS Training in April
Jewish Family Service (JFS) is currently seeking volunteers for its Bikur Cholim (Visiting the Sick) Para-chaplain Program (http://jewishfamilyservice.org/volunteer/seniors). Training sessions will be held on Thursday evenings, April 25, May 2, May 9..
Jewish Family Service (JFS) is currently seeking volunteers for its Bikur Cholim (Visiting the Sick) Para-chaplain Program (http://jewishfamilyservice.org/volunteer/seniors). Training sessions will be held on Thursday evenings, April 25, May 2, May 9..
20-Feb-2012 - “Seniors Gone Wild” Series Begins March 1
A new series for older adults called “Seniors Gone Wild” will kick off March 1 with “Sex and Intimacy After 60: It’s Great for your Health!” This series is hosted by JFS at the JCC Colorado Senior Connections, a collabor..
A new series for older adults called “Seniors Gone Wild” will kick off March 1 with “Sex and Intimacy After 60: It’s Great for your Health!” This series is hosted by JFS at the JCC Colorado Senior Connections, a collabor..
12-Jan-2012 - Finding the Ability in Disability: Fourth Annual Jewish Disabilities Awareness Day February 12
Rachel Simon, an award-winning author, and Leonard E. Barrett, a member of PHAMALY (Physically Handicapped Actors & Musical Artists League), will be featured at the fourth annual Jewish Disabilities Awareness Day (http://jewishfamilyservice.org/s..
Rachel Simon, an award-winning author, and Leonard E. Barrett, a member of PHAMALY (Physically Handicapped Actors & Musical Artists League), will be featured at the fourth annual Jewish Disabilities Awareness Day (http://jewishfamilyservice.org/s..
09-Jan-2012 - Motivational Speaker and Author Christopher Gardner Headlines JFS Executive Luncheon May 8
Jewish Family Service of Colorado (JFS) welcomes Christopher Gardner, motivational speaker and author of the book-turned-movie The Pursuit of Happyness, as the speaker for its eighth annual JFS Executive Luncheon fundraiser this spring. The luncheon ..
Jewish Family Service of Colorado (JFS) welcomes Christopher Gardner, motivational speaker and author of the book-turned-movie The Pursuit of Happyness, as the speaker for its eighth annual JFS Executive Luncheon fundraiser this spring. The luncheon ..
14-Dec-2011 - Application deadline for Holocaust pension program abolished
Application deadline for Holocaust pension program abolished. Certain ghetto survivors can now receive both Ghetto Pension and Ghetto Fund payments. Serving Our Survivors (SOS), a program of Jewish Family Service of Colorado (JFS), has ..
Application deadline for Holocaust pension program abolished. Certain ghetto survivors can now receive both Ghetto Pension and Ghetto Fund payments. Serving Our Survivors (SOS), a program of Jewish Family Service of Colorado (JFS), has ..
14-Dec-2011 - Jewish Family Service Raises $428,000 at Reel Hope 2011
Jewish Family Service of Colorado (JFS) raised $428,000 at its annual movie-themed fundraiser, Reel Hope 2011 on December 8 when Harvey and Sue Allon and Ken and Rebecca Gart were honored. Reel Hope supports all programs of Jewish Family Service (JFS..
Jewish Family Service of Colorado (JFS) raised $428,000 at its annual movie-themed fundraiser, Reel Hope 2011 on December 8 when Harvey and Sue Allon and Ken and Rebecca Gart were honored. Reel Hope supports all programs of Jewish Family Service (JFS..
14-Nov-2011 - Jewish Family Service to Show Premiere Screening of Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Spy at Reel Hope
Jewish Family Service of Colorado (JFS) is pleased to announce that Reel Hope, the agency’s annual film benefit on Thursday, December 8, will feature a premiere screening of Focus Features’ Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Spy (http://www.focusfe..
Jewish Family Service of Colorado (JFS) is pleased to announce that Reel Hope, the agency’s annual film benefit on Thursday, December 8, will feature a premiere screening of Focus Features’ Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Spy (http://www.focusfe..
09-Sep-2011 - JFS Hosts High Holy Day Services at More Than 25 Locations
Throughout the month of September, Jewish Family Service’s (JFS) volunteer Para-chaplains will lead High Holy Day services for Jewish residents at more than 25 locations throughout metro Denver. Para-chaplain volunteers serve Jewish individuals..
Throughout the month of September, Jewish Family Service’s (JFS) volunteer Para-chaplains will lead High Holy Day services for Jewish residents at more than 25 locations throughout metro Denver. Para-chaplain volunteers serve Jewish individuals..
09-Sep-2011 - JFS to Honor Ken and Rebecca Gart and Harvey and Sue Allon at 16th Annual ‘Reel Hope’ Fundraiser
Jewish Family Service of Colorado (JFS) will honor Ken and Rebecca Gart and Harvey and Sue Allon at its 16th annual benefit film screening, Reel Hope, on December 8. Reel Hope supports all programs of JFS, including mental health counseling, senior a..
Jewish Family Service of Colorado (JFS) will honor Ken and Rebecca Gart and Harvey and Sue Allon at its 16th annual benefit film screening, Reel Hope, on December 8. Reel Hope supports all programs of JFS, including mental health counseling, senior a..
11-Aug-2011 - Passport to Israel: A Community Collaboration for Jewish Seniors Begins in October
In a collaboration spearheaded by JFS at the JCC Colorado Senior Connections, several nonprofits and synagogues in the Denver area are bringing education, celebration, and conversation to Jewish seniors beginning in October. In a year-long series cal..
In a collaboration spearheaded by JFS at the JCC Colorado Senior Connections, several nonprofits and synagogues in the Denver area are bringing education, celebration, and conversation to Jewish seniors beginning in October. In a year-long series cal..
27-May-2011 - JFS Executive Luncheon Featuring Mike Ditka Raises Record Amount
Featured speaker and football legend Mike Ditka entertained a sold-out crowd of 650 business and professional leaders attending Jewish Family Service’s seventh annual JFS Executive Luncheon held on May 17 at the Grand Hyatt Denver. The ev..
Featured speaker and football legend Mike Ditka entertained a sold-out crowd of 650 business and professional leaders attending Jewish Family Service’s seventh annual JFS Executive Luncheon held on May 17 at the Grand Hyatt Denver. The ev..
13-May-2011 - JFS and JCC Announce New Community Partnership
In an effort to streamline and strengthen senior services in the Jewish community, Jewish Family Service of Colorado (JFS) and the Robert E. Loup Jewish Community Center (JCC) are teaming up to provide social, recreational, educational, and hea..
In an effort to streamline and strengthen senior services in the Jewish community, Jewish Family Service of Colorado (JFS) and the Robert E. Loup Jewish Community Center (JCC) are teaming up to provide social, recreational, educational, and hea..
02-Mar-2011 - New Holocaust Era Asset Restitution Taskforce Launched
A new Holocaust era restitution project was recently announced to identify the victims whose assets were confiscated by the Nazis. An initiative of the Jewish Agency for Israel (JAFI), with the support of the Government of Israel, Holocaust Era..
A new Holocaust era restitution project was recently announced to identify the victims whose assets were confiscated by the Nazis. An initiative of the Jewish Agency for Israel (JAFI), with the support of the Government of Israel, Holocaust Era..
21-Sep-2010 - State of Colorado Awards JFS at Home a State License
Colorado licensing officials confirm that JFS at Home (http://www.jfsathome.com), the 24/7 in-home care division of Jewish Family Service (JFS), is on track. “We were not only issued the state license, but it came with no deficiencies,” e..
Colorado licensing officials confirm that JFS at Home (http://www.jfsathome.com), the 24/7 in-home care division of Jewish Family Service (JFS), is on track. “We were not only issued the state license, but it came with no deficiencies,” e..
13-Sep-2010 - Boulder JFS Assists with Four Mile Canyon Relief Effort
Our hearts go out to those who have lost loved ones, suffered injuries, and who have been displaced by the Four Mile Canyon fire in Boulder. Boulder JFS is working with the Boulder JCC and other service providers to assist with the relief effort for ..
Our hearts go out to those who have lost loved ones, suffered injuries, and who have been displaced by the Four Mile Canyon fire in Boulder. Boulder JFS is working with the Boulder JCC and other service providers to assist with the relief effort for ..
08-Jul-2010 - Application Assistance for Holocaust Pension Program
Serving Our Survivors (SOS), a program of Jewish Family Service of Colorado (JFS), has announced an update to a Holocaust ZRBG pension program provided by the German government. The pension program is limited to Holocaust survivors who performed..
Serving Our Survivors (SOS), a program of Jewish Family Service of Colorado (JFS), has announced an update to a Holocaust ZRBG pension program provided by the German government. The pension program is limited to Holocaust survivors who performed..
06-May-2010 - JFS Wins Award for Annual Report
Jewish Family Service of Colorado (JFS) received a Silver Pick Award this evening in the category of Nonprofit Annual Report at the 2010 PRSA (Public Relations Society of America) Colorado Gold Pick Awards held at the Marriott City Center. The ..
Jewish Family Service of Colorado (JFS) received a Silver Pick Award this evening in the category of Nonprofit Annual Report at the 2010 PRSA (Public Relations Society of America) Colorado Gold Pick Awards held at the Marriott City Center. The ..
02-Apr-2010 - JFS and ARC Launch Upscale Resale Clothing and Furniture Donation Program
Jewish Family Service of Colorado (JFS) has launched a new “upscale resale” clothing and furniture donation program, in cooperation with ARC Thrift Stores, a nonprofit helping people with developmental disabilities. These upscale resale d..
Jewish Family Service of Colorado (JFS) has launched a new “upscale resale” clothing and furniture donation program, in cooperation with ARC Thrift Stores, a nonprofit helping people with developmental disabilities. These upscale resale d..
05-Mar-2010 - JFS’s Rafael Spiritual Healing Center to be Restructured
The Rafael Spiritual Healing Center of Jewish Family Service (JFS) is being restructured effective March 15 due to budgetary considerations in a challenging economy, but the core spiritual healing services will be unaffected, announced Yana Vishnitsk..
The Rafael Spiritual Healing Center of Jewish Family Service (JFS) is being restructured effective March 15 due to budgetary considerations in a challenging economy, but the core spiritual healing services will be unaffected, announced Yana Vishnitsk..
15-Feb-2010 - Support Group to Help Families Cope with Mental Illness
Jewish Family Service of Colorado is offering “Strength Through Sharing,” a support group for families who have an adult child, spouse or adult family member with chronic mental illness. The group, facilitated by a therapist, meets two Th..
Jewish Family Service of Colorado is offering “Strength Through Sharing,” a support group for families who have an adult child, spouse or adult family member with chronic mental illness. The group, facilitated by a therapist, meets two Th..
27-Jan-2010 - Revised Holocaust Pension Program
Serving Our Survivors (SOS), a program of Jewish Family Service of Colorado (JFS), has announced an update to a Holocaust ZRBG pension program provided by the German government. The pension program is limited to Holocaust survivors who performed work..
Serving Our Survivors (SOS), a program of Jewish Family Service of Colorado (JFS), has announced an update to a Holocaust ZRBG pension program provided by the German government. The pension program is limited to Holocaust survivors who performed work..
