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.
High Holiday Food Donation Drive
Please support our efforts to help the vulnerable in our community who have been impacted by the pandemic by donating to the High Holiday Food Drive. You can donate nonperishable foods or support our Donations for Dignity initiative to supply diapers and feminine hygiene products.
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.
Donor Spotlight: Roberta Levin
Learn why longtime supporter Roberta Levin, who is co-chairing the upcoming Experience JFS Boulder event with Gilad Gordon, supports JFS Boulder.
Thank You, Teen Volunteers!
Even as camps opened again and family vacations resumed this summer, many teens took time to volunteer or do community service projects for JFS. Read about five teens’ experiences and some of their advice for others who want to volunteer.
JFS Launches Best Buddies Citizens Chapter
Jewish Family Service is one of the newest organizations to launch a Best Buddies Citizens chapter for adults in their one-to-one friendship. In this program, adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) become buddies and are matched with neurotypical adults who become their peer buddies.
Partner Spotlight: Kaizen Food Rescue
We are proud to partner with Kaizen Food Rescue for our Lunchbox Express program this summer! Learn more about this partnership and the full-circle story behind this collaboration.
JFS to Honor Leanna Harris, Jamie Sarché, and Cary Chapman at Faces of JFS
Faces of JFS will take place, in person, on Wednesday, October 13, 2021, at Infinity Park Event Center. This event will celebrate the more the 25,000 individuals and families that benefit from the life-transforming work of the agency.
Employment Services: Launching Rita into a New Career
After 28 years as a Jewish educator and librarian, Rita was ready for a career change and came to JFS for help. See how our Employment Services programs helped launch her new career!