Local Teacher Delivers Lesson in Kindness
Ann Deyarmond is helping students meet one of their most basic needs while the school is closed. She comes to the Weinberg Food Pantry up to three times a week.
You Can Count on JFS
Read a heartfelt email our employment program coordinator received from a client two years after she last worked with her.
Passover Celebrations in the Time of Social Distancing
Typically, at this time of year, our volunteer para-chaplains and other local leaders would be hosting Passover Seders in nine senior communities in the Boulder area.
National Volunteer Week: Honoring Our Extraordinary Community’s Response to COVID-19 Crisis
For National Volunteer Week, Jewish Family Service of Colorado thanks its extraordinary volunteers - old and new - who have stepped up to help with our COVID-19 response.
Caring for Our Community During the COVID-19 Crisis
Thank you to our staff who is working tirelessly and in creative ways to serve the community through a variety of services. Below are a few highlights of our COVID-19 response.
How You Can Help JFS During COVID-19 Crisis
During this COVID-19 crisis and time of uncertainty, our community needs your support to meet the increasing demand for our services. There are several ways you can help Jewish Family Service of Colorado.
A Successful Jewish Disability Awareness and Inclusion Month
More than 1,000 people participated in 11 events at synagogues and other local Jewish organizations in Denver and Boulder.
Coronavirus Information
The health and safety of Jewish Family Service staff, clients, volunteers, and visitors to our agency is our highest priority.
JFS KidSuccess: Addressing Trauma in Children and Adolescents
Learn how Jewish Family Service KidSuccess school-based therapists address trauma in children and adolescents.
Client Spotlight: Jewish Family Service in a Class by Itself
We love to hear from clients who have been impacted by the care they have received. One of those clients is John, who shares his experience and gratitude.
Older Adults Matter: A Brand-New Name, Same Great Service
A couple of months ago, after careful thought and consideration, JFS officially changed the name of the Jay and Rose Phillips Senior Solutions Center to Jay and Rose Phillips Aging Care & Connections (ACC). There’s been a shift in the world of older adult services, and the words we use matter. Terms such as “senior” or “elderly” are considered outdated and, according to recent research, are shown to carry a negative stereotype.
Bonnie Erdheim List: Giving Back as A Family
Volunteer Bonnie Erdeim List shares why she and her children volunteer with Jewish Family Service and its Lunchbox Express program.
Spring 2020 Family Matters
Learn about the JFS Executive Luncheon featuring Jack Nicklaus and a new program to help young adults build resiliency.
Therapy Dog Offers Joy, Comfort, and Reflection for High School Students
See the impact Jewish Family Service KidSuccess school-based therapist's therapy dog, Colfax, has on students at George Washington High School.
Meet New Friendly Visitor Volunteer Robin Davidson
Robin Davidson, a new Friendly Visitor volunteer with Boulder Jewish Family Service, shares what inspired her to volunteer.
Thank You to Boulder Hanukkah Volunteers
Thanks to JFS Boulder volunteers, residents of eight local retirement communities and their families enjoyed Hanukkah celebrations last month.
Community Members Provided Holiday Gifts for More than 500 Individuals in Need
Thanks to generous donors, Jewish Family Service of Colorado provided holiday gifts for nearly 550 individuals in need through its Bright Holidays program.
Year-End Reflections from Family Safety Net Director
JFS Family Safety Net Director Shelly Hines reflects on how she was recently reminded why we do the work we do.
Sue and Seymour: Recapturing Their Jewish Roots
Read about a Boulder JFS Friendly Visitor volunteer's special connection with a WWII veteran and how they're helping each other recapture their Jewish roots.
The Whole Mishpacha Joined Us for Faces of JFS
300 members of the JFS family joined us to honor Board members and cousins Aaron Hyatt and Scott Stillman at the Faces of JFS 2019 Winter Soirée last week.