BACK TO WORK 50+ at Jewish Family Service Hosts Free Smart Strategies Workshop for Jobseekers
Jewish Family Service of Colorado (JFS) will host a workshop for 50+ jobseekers. It's open to mature jobseekers 50 years and older seeking new or better employment.
325 Guests Celebrated the Many Faces of JFS
Faces of JFS 2018 Winter Soirée raised more than $450,000 to benefit Jewish Family Service's life-transforming work. View a full event recap and photos.
Jewish Family Service Appoints Linda Foster as President and CEO
Linda P. Foster was selected as Jewish Family Service of Colorado’s (JFS) new president and CEO.
Bob Perlow Warmed Up the Reel Hope Boulder Crowd
Boulder JFS 6th annual Reel Hope Boulder fundraiser with Bob Perlow raised nearly $90,000 to support the life-transforming work for people in need in Boulder County.
Girls Friendship Group Helps Prevent Bullying
Jewish Family Service's KidSuccess school-based mental health therapist led a Friendship Group for fifth-grade girls that helped enhance social skills and reduce bullying.
JFS at the JCC: Fighting Hunger and Food Insecurity for Older Adults
In the United States, one in six adults over 60 faces food insecurity, meaning they don’t have reliable access to affordable, nutritious food.
High Holy Day Reflections: Leave a Legacy
Remembering JFS in your will, trust, or retirement plan is the most personal of gifts and one that will continue to deliver the values long after you’re gone.
Bullying in the Schools
Jewish Family Service's KidSuccess school-based therapists provide helpful information about how bullying can affect students.
Fall 2018 Family Matters
The Fall 2018 issue of Family Matters is online now. This issue includes information about the Weinberg Food Pantry and the work it is doing to fight hunger and food insecurity in our community, upcoming events, an inspirational client story, an article about nutrition and its impact on mental health, and much more!
Raad Altaee: A Picture of Happiness
Raad is an Iraqi refugee who came to Colorado in 2014 with his family following years of trauma and uncertainty in his native country. See how Jewish Family Service helped him sustain his family while they adjusted to life in the U.S.
Nutrition and Its Impact on Mental Health in Children
Jewish Family Service school-based therapists talk about the undeniable connection between a well-balanced meal and mental health, especially for children and teens.
The Weinberg Food Pantry: A Lifeline for People in Need
Learn about Jewish Family Service's Weinberg Food Pantry and how it helps thousands of people each year of all faiths, races, and ages.
From the CEO: Weinberg Food Pantry
In this issue of Family Matters, we’re highlighting the Weinberg Food Pantry and the incredible work it is doing to fight hunger and food insecurity in our community.
Next-Generation Volunteers Are Making a Difference
Nearly 40 kids, ages 10 to 18, served JFS this summer by distributing lunches and school supplies through Lunchbox Express.
Hannah Kutnick's Backpack Bonanza to Support Lunchbox Express News Coverage
News coverage of 11-year-old Hannah Kutnick's second annual “Backpack Bonanza,” a drive to generate donations for school supplies for at-risk children.
Faces of JFS 2018 Winter Soirée Honorees Announced
JFS will honor David Asarch and Mindy Levy Peckar at Faces of JFS 2018 Winter Soirée, on Wednesday, December 12, at the Hangar at Stanley Marketplace.
JFS Boulder Family Safety Net Services: There for People in Need During a Crisis
JFS has Family Safety Net services to assist adults with physical disabilities. These support services help promote long-term self-sufficiency and prevent homelessness.
A Mouth-Watering Mitzvah
13-year-old Julia Gralla combined two of her passions to create a mitzvah project to help feed hundreds of children in need through Jewish Family Service's Lunchbox Express program.
Thamer Abdullah: Making His Way in America
See how Jewish Family Service of Colorado helped Thamer Abdullah work through his traumatic experiences as a refugee of Iraq and Syria.
Earl Pettet: Maintaining Hope Through Crisis
Crisis situations are common for many of the clients served by the JFS Family Safety Net Services team. Earl Pettet, 62, is one example.