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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..
 
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 ..
 
22-Dec-2011 - Bereavement Support Group Begins February 1
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..
 
22-Dec-2011 - JFS will open at 12:00 p.m. December 22
Due to the snow, the agency is closed until noon today, December 22, 2011...
 
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 ..
 
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..
 
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..
 
03-Nov-2011 - Application deadline for Holocaust pension program is Dec. 31, 2011
Serving Our Survivors (SOS), a program of Jewish Family Service of Colorado (JFS), has announced that the deadline to apply for the one-time Ghetto Fund payment of €2,000 from the German government is December 31, 2011. This payment is limited t..
 
19-Oct-2011 - Kayser Joins Jewish Family Service as Director of Marketing and Communications
Jewish Family Service of Colorado (JFS) named John Kayser as its Director of Marketing and Communications. He joined JFS in October, and is focused on raising the agency’s profile in the business and philanthropic communities, supporting fundra..
 
11-Oct-2011 - Anne K. Gross, Ph.D., Presents “Bringing Shame Out of the Closet" November 8th
Clinical psychologist Anne K. Gross, Ph.D. will present an engaging, personal, and eye-opening interactive discussion about how shame can lead to destructive family secrets and shut down intimacy. This complimentary program of the Jewish Family Servi..
 
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..
 
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..
 
01-Sep-2011 - JFS Phones Will Be Down September 8, 2011
Jewish Family Service is updating our phone system! The good news is, the main number will remain the same: (303) 597.5000 and all staff members will now have direct phone numbers. However, our phones will be down on Thursday, September 8th as ..
 
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..
 
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..
 
25-May-2011 - “Celebrate JFS” Event to Honor Volunteers and Welcome New Board Members Held June 27 at District 475
Jewish Family Service of Colorado (JFS) is celebrating our year of success thanks to a dedicated board, staff, and group of volunteers at a new event called “Celebrate JFS” (formerly known as the Annual Meeting). This complimentary cockta..
 
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..
 
12-Apr-2011 - Substance Abuse Intervention Workshop at JFS May 23
Jewish Family Service, Denver Office of Drug Strategy (DODS), and The Partnership at Drugfree.org are teaming up to teach the Time to Act Community Program in May, which is a program aimed at helping families, who suspect or know their child or teena..
 
10-Mar-2011 - Jewish Para-chaplain Volunteers Needed for JFS Training in May
Jewish Family Service (JFS) is currently seeking volunteers for its Bikur Cholim (Visiting the Sick) Para-chaplain Program. Training sessions will be held on Thursday evenings, May 5, 12, 19, and 26 from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. at JFS, 3201 S. Tamarac Dr. ..
 
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..
 
01-Mar-2011 - JFS Seeks Passover Donations and Volunteers
Jewish Family Service (JFS) and the Synagogue Council of Greater Denver are partnering again this year to provide foods needed for a complete Passover Seder to families in need in our community. Each Passover basket includes a kosher chicken as well ..
 
14-Jan-2011 - Jewish Disabilities Awareness Day is Feb. 27
Josh Blue, a Denver-based comedian with cerebral palsy and winner of NBC’s Last Comic Standing and Lloyd Lewis, president of ARC Thrift Stores, will be featured at the third annual Jewish Disabilities Awareness Day on Sunday, February 27 from 2..
 
23-Dec-2010 - Bereavement Support Group Begins February 2
Rafael Spiritual Healing Services, a program of the Counseling Center of Jewish Family Service of Colorado (JFS), will offer an eight-week Spiritual Healing Bereavement support group on Wednesdays, February 2 through March 23, 2011 at the JFS buildin..
 
22-Dec-2010 - JFS Raises $475,000 at Reel Hope-Take 15
Jewish Family Service of Colorado (JFS) raised $475,000 at its annual movie-themed fundraiser, Reel Hope-Take 15 on December 9 when it honored Dean Prina, M.D. and Charlie Gwirtsman. Reel Hope supports all programs of JFS, including mental health cou..
 
08-Dec-2010 - Mike Ditka to Headline JFS Executive Luncheon in May
Jewish Family Service of Colorado (JFS) welcomes legendary NFL player and coach Mike Ditka as the speaker for its seventh annual JFS Executive Luncheon and fundraiser this spring. The luncheon is scheduled for Tuesday, May 17, at the Grand Hyatt Denv..
 
04-Nov-2010 - Reel Hope Movie Announcement
Jewish Family Service to Show 1980s Classic The Big Chill at 15th Annual ‘Reel Hope’ Movie Fundraiser December 9 Reel Hope-Take 15 attendees can take a trip back to 1983 for the 15th anniversary of Jewish Family Service of Color..
 
21-Oct-2010 - JFS Staffing Changes
Amy Halperin Wood, Jewish Family Service (JFS) Family Safety Net director for the past six years, recently accepted the new director of public policy position within the agency. Shelly Hines, Family Safety Net case manager for six years, was then..
 
15-Oct-2010 - JFS Announces Upcoming Volunteer Opportunities
Jewish Family Service of Colorado (JFS) has a variety of meaningful volunteer opportunities available in the coming months: • Help put a lid on hunger by canning food on Monday, October 25th from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Join us for this..
 
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..
 
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 ..
 
07-Sep-2010 - JFS Hosts High Holy Day Services at 28 Locations
Throughout the month of September, Jewish Family Service’s (JFS) volunteer para-chaplains will lead High Holy Day services for Jewish residents at 28 facilities throughout metro Denver. Para-chaplain volunteers serve Jewish individuals in nursi..
 
20-Jul-2010 - Bereavement Support Group in September
Rafael Spiritual Healing Services, a program of the Counseling Center of Jewish Family Service of Colorado (JFS), will offer an eight-week Spiritual Healing Bereavement support group beginning the week of September 27 at the JFS building located at 3..
 
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..
 
17-Jun-2010 - JFS Announces Summer Volunteer Opportunities
Jewish Family Service of Colorado (JFS) currently has several fun and meaningful volunteer opportunities available this summer: Volunteers are needed Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Fridays from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. to check clients in and help t..
 
10-Jun-2010 - Annual Meeting is June 28
Jewish Family Service of Colorado (JFS) will hold its Annual Meeting on Monday, June 28, 12:00 p.m. at the Hebrew Educational Alliance (HEA), 3600 S. Ivanhoe St. JFS friends and supporters are invited to learn about JFS’s accomplishments ov..
 
17-May-2010 - Political Novelist Christopher Buckley Headlines JFS Executive Luncheon
Featured speaker Christopher Buckley, renowned political novelist and winner of the Thurber Prize for American Humor, delighted and entertained a gathering of 445 business and professional leaders attending Jewish Family Service’s sixth annual ..
 
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 ..
 
22-Apr-2010 - Summer Magic Is Looking For a Few Good Campers and Buddies
Summer Magic, a day camp run by the Jewish Disabilities Network, is here again! Two day-trips are planned for special campers this summer. On Wednesday, June 23, campers and buddies will spend the day at Shwayder Camp near Idaho Springs. On Tuesday, ..
 
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..
 
18-Mar-2010 - Bereavement Support Group Begins April 14
Rafael Spiritual Healing Services, a program of Jewish Family Service of Colorado (JFS), will offer an eight-week Spiritual Healing Bereavement support group beginning on Wednesday, April 14 at the JFS building located at 3201 S. Tamarac Dr. The..
 
08-Mar-2010 - JFS Advisory Board Enhances Agency’s Fiscal Strength
At a time when many Colorado nonprofits are struggling, Jewish Family Service of Colorado (JFS) has assembled “a visionary group of multiyear financial supporters,” the JFS Advisory Board, who provide financial support to the organization..
 
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..
 
26-Feb-2010 - Jewish Disabilities Awareness Day Advances Inclusion Agenda
Jewish Disabilities Awareness Day, an event of the Jewish Disabilities Network (JDN) to promote understanding and inclusion in community life for Jewish people with disabilities, was recently celebrated at the Robert E. Loup Jewish Community Center. ..
 
22-Feb-2010 - Jewish Para-chaplain Volunteers Are Needed
Jewish Family Service (JFS) is currently seeking volunteers for its Bikur Cholim (Visiting the Sick) Para-chaplain Program. Training sessions for 2010 will be held on April 14, 21, 29, and May 6, 5:30-8:30 p.m. at JFS, 3201 S. Tamarac Dr. Bikur Choli..
 
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..
 
12-Feb-2010 - Free Luncheon Series Examining End-of-Life Issues
Beth Nehamah Hospice, Feldman Mortuary, and Jewish Family Service will present a free luncheon series about end-of-life issues at noon on Tuesdays, April 13-May 25 with the exception of May 11, at Shalom Park, 14800 E. Belleview Dr. in Aurora. ..
 
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..
 
05-Nov-2009 - Toby Meyer Art Exhibit Opens December 2
The Mizel Museum Artist Alliance and the Rafael Spiritual Healing Center of Jewish Family Service is proud to present the artwork of Toby Meyer on exhibit December 2, 2009 through March 2, 2010. The exhibit features an opening reception with the arti..
 
26-Oct-2009 - JFS Receives Bronze Leaf Award for Web Site
Last week, Jewish Family Service (JFS) proudly accepted a Bronze Leaf Award for its recent Web site redesign project at the Colorado Healthcare Communicators' Gold Leaf Awards dinner. JFS was recognized for its new, user-friendly Web site that has he..
 
16-Oct-2009 - JFS Hosts 26 High Holy Day Services
Jewish Family Service hosted 26 High Holy Day services in September for socially isolated Jewish community members. The locations included long-term care facilities, assisted living facilities, a mental health center, and four correctional institutio..
 
29-Sep-2009 - Vote for volunteer Scott Friedman!
United Jewish Communities (UJC) and the Association of Jewish Family & Children’s Agencies (AJFCA) are conducting a campaign called Jewish Community Heroes. Scott Friedman, a former Max Frankel Volunteer of the Year, has been nominated by J..
 
05-Aug-2009 - JFS Website Launches Social Media Enhancements
In the latest JFS website update we have added social media icons for our Facebook, Twitter, and Blogger pages. Please join the conversation and stay informed about the latest developments at JFS. If you need assistance signing up for Facebook or Twi..
 
25-Jun-2009 - Spiritual Healing Bereavement Group Begins August 5
Rafael Spiritual Healing Center (http://jewishfamilyservice.org/Home/Services/Individuals-and-Couples/Spiritual-Healing/Healing-Center), a program of Jewish Family Service of Colorado (JFS), will offer an eight-week Spiritual Healing Bereavement supp..
 
05-May-2009 - JFS Executive Luncheon Raises More Than $150,000
Featured speaker Frank Abagnale, the world’s most famous confidence man and author of his bestselling true story, “Catch Me If You Can,” entertained and touched the hearts of 410 business and professional leaders attending Jewish Fa..
 
19-Mar-2009 - JFS Brings Passover to Socially Isolated Adults
Jewish Family Service of Colorado (JFS) is hosting 22 Passover services in March and April in metro Denver and six Passover services in Boulder for socially isolated Jewish adults. The metro Denver services will be for Jewish residents of long-term c..
 
06-Mar-2009 - Abagnale to Headline JFS Executive Luncheon on May 12
Jewish Family Service of Colorado (JFS) is hosting the fifth annual JFS Executive Luncheon and fundraiser, featuring special guest Frank Abagnale, the world’s most famous confidence man and author of the book “Catch Me If You Can.&rdq..
 
30-Jan-2009 - Para-chaplain Training Begins April 23
Jewish Family Service (JFS) will hold its 2009 Bikur Cholim (visiting the sick) para-chaplain training on April 23, April 30, May 6, and May 13 from 5:30-8:30 pm at JFS, 3201 S. Tamarac Dr. in Denver. Dinner will be served at each session. Jewish vol..
 
14-Jan-2009 - Secret Santas Provide Gifts to Low-Income Seniors
01/14/2009 As part of JFS's Colorado Senior Connections program, "Secret Santas" showered 185 low-income seniors at Sheridan Glen and Edgewater Plaza with holiday gifts last month. Thank you to our generous Santas, Kelley Matthews and Bud Ro..
 
05-Jan-2009 - Sundays with Rafael Begins February 1
The Rafael Spiritual Healing Center, a program of Jewish Family Service (JFS), will offer a new program in February entitled “Sundays with Rafael.” This educational series will explore Jewish traditions surrounding such topics as engaging..
 
10-Dec-2008 - Reel Hope-Take 13 Raises Vital Funds for JFS
Jewish Family Service recently honored community leaders Dr. Nancy Gary and Daniel Seff at Reel Hope-Take 13, a movie-themed fundraiser at Regal Cinemas Continental Stadium 10 and Giant Screen in Denver. Despite difficult economic times and a smaller..
 
19-Nov-2008 - JFS Named DGLCC Nonprofit of the Year
The Denver Gay and Lesbian Chamber of Commerce (DGLCC) named Jewish Family Service of Colorado (JFS) the 2008 Nonprofit Organization of the Year at last week's 12th Annual Gay and Lesbian Business Awards Dinner in Denver. This annual event honors Col..
 
27-Oct-2008 - Reel Hope Honorees
Community leaders Dr. Nancy Gary, PsyD, and Daniel Seff , CPA, CVA, will be honored at Reel Hope-Take 13, on Thursday, December 4, 6:30 p.m., at Regal Cinemas Continental Theatre, 3635 S. Monaco Pkwy. Reel Hope, an event of Jewish Family Service (JFS..
 
16-Oct-2008 - Support JFS By Shopping!
Since You are Shopping Online Anyway, Why Not Support JFS While You Shop? There is a fun and easy way to support Jewish Family Service – by shopping! As you are doing your holiday shopping this year – or any other online shopping thr..
 
13-Oct-2008 - Photography Art Exhibit
A photography exhibit by artist Marilyn Lande will be unveiled on November 19, 5:30-7:30 p.m. at an artist reception at the Raphael Spiritual Healing Center of Jewish Family Service, 3201 S. Tamarac Dr. This exhibit, sponsored by the Mizel Museum and..
 
25-Sep-2008 - JFS Launches Three New Web Sites
The new main agency Web site, Jewish Family Service, www.jewishfamilyservice.org (http://www.jewishfamilyservice.org/), will be joined by new Web sites for its SHALOM Denver division, www.shalomdenver.com (http://www.shalomdenver.com/), which provide..
 
14-Aug-2008 - Recent Grant Awards
In the past several months, Jewish Family Service (JFS) has received grants from the Daniels Fund, the Denver Foundation, and Rose Community Foundation to fund its programs and services. We are grateful to these foundations for their continued financ..
 
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