Meet Inna Oganesyan as She Celebrates 30 Years with JFS
Inna Oganesyan, Aging Care & Connections care manager, recently celebrated her 30th anniversary with JFS! We sat down to learn more about Inna’s career, the changes she’s seen in the agency, and her roles over the years.
Holiday Gratitude
Thank you to everyone who contributed food, funds, or time to help us provide all the fixings for a festive Thanksgiving meal to 948 individuals from 330 households! And thank you to those who donated to JFS on Colorado Gives Day, helping us surpass our goal.
Lighting Up the Darkness
What is Hanukkah and how is it celebrated? Check out this handy guide from Rabbi Rick Brody, Baskin Jewish Community Chaplain!
Kristine Burrows on the Radio!
Kristine Burrows, MPH, director of our Aging Care & Connections program, was recently interviewed on KOSI 101’s No Copay Radio program. Listen as she gives an overview of JFS’s services and programs, our longstanding partnership with DRCOG, and how we are helping individuals of all ages get back into the workforce.
A Decade of Support for Mark
See how JFS has supported Mark for the last decade with care management, homemaker services, food deliveries, employment services, and more.
Give Where You Live
Thanks to a generous $35,000 matching gift from Lois and Jay Miller, your Colorado Gives Day donation can have double the impact! While you can donate to JFS any time of the year, giving on Colorado Gives Day increases your impact for those who need us most.
Rabbi Rick is Here for You at Any Stage of Life
The Baskin Jewish Community Chaplaincy program, led by Rabbi Rick Brody, focuses on providing direct spiritual care, comfort, and counseling to unaffiliated Jews in the greater Denver area and beyond who are ill, in crisis, or near the end of their lives. With the breadth of issues people face each day, no two days are the same in Rabbi Rick’s work!
Thank You to Corporate Days of Service Volunteers
A big thank-you to groups from Xcel Energy and Denver Community Credit Union who recently volunteered at JFS as part of their corporate Days of Service! See what each company’s employees shared about their positive experiences giving back to the community they serve.
Help 400 Families Enjoy a Thanksgiving Meal
You can plant the seeds of gratitude and produce a harvest of hope for 400 families in our community. By donating to the Dorinda Levy Thanksgiving Fund, you can help JFS provide nourishment for the body and soul.
JFS is Celebrating National Disability Employment Awareness Month
Happy National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM)! JFS Employment Services staff are honored to get to know you and help connect you with a role that aligns with your interests, passion, skillset, and preferences. Watch a video to see how we helped Gloria, Eric, and Lisa use their talents and skills to find jobs they love!
JFS Boulder Responds to Emergency Housing Assistance Needs
In the last two years, JFS Boulder has rapidly responded to the emergency housing assistance needs of Boulder County residents as the pandemic took its toll.
Keeping Karen in Her Home
Karen Friedman, 74, contacted JFS Boulder last year when she needed help with mortgage payments. She was struggling with a variety of personal issues and seeking new employment. She had received assistance from JFS in the past and hoped she could count on the organization again.
What it Means to Leave a Legacy
Alec and Dan Sarche share why they chose to join the JFS Legacy Society by including JFS in their estate plans.
Volunteers Have Heart!
This year 1,671 volunteers have donated their time to help in all areas of the organization, and we could not be more thankful for that. Learn more about how volunteers serve our Aging Care & Connections older adult clients.
Join Us for Faces of JFS on October 13!
Join us for Faces of JFS on Wednesday, October 13, 6:00 p.m. at the Infinity Park Event Center, as we honor three individuals who have demonstrated exemplary leadership, philanthropy, and dedication to Jewish Family Service and our community: Leanna Harris, Jamie Sarché, and Cary Chapman.
Learn About the Jewish High Holidays from Rabbi Rick Brody
What are the Jewish High Holidays and how are they celebrated? Check out this handy guide from Rabbi Rick Brody, Baskin Jewish Community chaplain!
Donations for Dignity Initiative Provides Women and Children with Essential Needs
Jewish Family Service of Colorado (JFS) is partnering with ABBY&FINN +TOP the organic project for a virtual diaper and feminine hygiene drive, Donations for Dignity, during the High Holidays in September.
Back to School Tips from JFS Therapists
As students in the Denver metro area return to school this month, many families are filled with fears, anxieties, and concerns. Our JFS therapists share what they’re noticing, how they can help, and provide helpful tips for families.
Jewish Family Service of Colorado (JFS) Awarded Funding for Emergency Rental Assistance
The City and County of Denver Department of Housing Stability (HOST) has awarded Jewish Family Service $3,502,208 from the US Department of Treasury to disperse over the course of 15 months. The funds will be utilized for JFS’s Emergency Rental Assistance Program.
Care Management Provides Peace of Mind and a Lifeline
See how JFS care management services help keep Devra in her home and give her out-of-state family peace of mind.
