Make Connections and Find Support
If you live with a chronic health condition or illness and experience misunderstanding, isolation, or loneliness, the JFS Jewish Disabilities Advocates Chronic Health Conditions Support Group can help. In this monthly group, you’ll find emotional support, learn coping strategies, and much more.
What You Need to Know About the Reduction in SNAP Benefits
Coloradans who receive Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits will see a reduction in their monthly benefit amount after February 2023. The temporary additional benefit amounts, called Emergency Allotment, were approved by Congress as part of the Public Health Emergency, which began in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Between The Lines: A Conversation With Author Michael Lewis 2023 JFS Executive Luncheon
We are excited to announce the 2023 Executive Luncheon will feature New York Times best-selling author Michael Lewis. You don’t want to miss this always inspiring event on April 28 at the Sheraton Downtown Denver Hotel and help JFS continue to make the greatest impact for the greater good for those who rely on us most.
Rabbi Rick Provides Healing, Comfort, and Spiritual Needs
In times of need, compassion and comfort help heal and bring peace. For Tsivya, JFS’s Rabbi Rick, who leads the JFS Baskin Jewish Community Chaplaincy program, provided the necessary solace she and her husband, Barry, needed during a difficult time. Tsivya shared the couple’s story with our readers to bring light to the good work being done through Rabbi Rick.
JFS Boulder Expands Mental Health Services
JFS headquarters, based in Denver, has a robust Mental Health department providing services to the community for more than 40 years. JFS Boulder is building upon this infrastructure and has expanded its mental health services to provide ongoing high-quality mental health services for anyone needing therapy, including those impacted by the Marshall Fire or Straight-Line Wind Event in Boulder County.
Holocaust Remembrance Day Ceremony
The United Nations General Assembly designated January 27, the anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz –Birkenau, as International Holocaust Remembrance Day.
Kavod Senior Life is hosting a ceremony on January 27, it is free and open to the public. The event starts at 1:00 p.m. at Kavod Senior Life, 22 S. Adams Street, Denver CO 80209.
Jewish Disability Awareness, Acceptance & Inclusion Month
Rabbi Lauren Tuchman, educator and the first blind woman to enter the rabbinate, will describe patterns of isolation among those with a variety of disabilities. Rabbi Julia Appel, Senior Director of Innovation at Clal – The National Jewish Center for Learning and Leadership, will teach us key principles in designing for belonging.
Making Digital Equity a Reality
PCs for People is a national nonprofit social enterprise that works to get low-cost quality computers into the homes of individuals, families, and nonprofits for those who are economically vulnerable.
Monthly Giving Benefits You and Our Neighbors
Did you know that monthly gifts to JFS help create a steady source of funding for the vital programs and services our clients rely on to succeed?
Do a Little Good
At JFS, we couldn’t help our neighbors thrive without our volunteers—both within the agency and throughout the community.
So Much Thanks
Because of you, our generous supporters, our pantry shelves were stocked with food, families enjoyed traditional Thanksgiving meals, refugees received help settling into their new homes and lives, children opened presents this holiday season, and so much more. You made it possible to bring joy and light to our neighborhood friends.
Creating a New Home in Colorado
It’s unimaginable to have to leave your home, your country, and what and who you know and flee across the world to hope for a better life. While these stories are heartbreaking by virtue of their circumstances, they are also inspiring for families like the Lalzais.
Utility Boxes Become Works of Art
More than a year ago, a conversation between JFS Chief Advancement Officer Jessica Zeidman and Councilwoman Kendra Black about our Arts and Community Exploration program (ACE) clients painting electrical utility boxes around the JFS Tamarac office has come to fruition.
Marshall Fire Resources
As the one-year anniversary of the Marshall Fire approaches JFS Boulder continues to provide resources for those impacted by the fire.
Colorado Gives Day is right around the corner
Each day, we continue to see needs increasing throughout our community for all our programs and services as our neighbors struggle. We are inundated with new clients coming to us for support, and no place is that more evident than in our Weinberg Food Pantry. We are experiencing an unprecedented demand for food and other necessities. On average, 30 new clients come through the pantry each day, and we consistently see more than 150 families daily with up to 150 on busy days, which is astounding. Help JFS be there for those who need us most!
Jumpstart your job search
If you are ready to re-enter the workforce after an extended absence or want to pivot your career to a new industry, or if your goal is to dramatically improve your odds of getting interviews and acing them – then look no further! Our newly redesigned Job Search Accelerator program is the solution for your next employment position.
JFS Temporary Mobile Food Pantry is out and about
The JFS temporary Mobile Food Pantry travels to Denver neighborhoods and housing complexes with high percentages of food insecurity and community and recreation centers.
Bright Holidays donation program
We hope you will join this year’s Bright Holidays program, to bring light and joy to those we serve. There are multiple ways to participate; you can sponsor an individual or family’s wish list, donate gift cards, or make a monetary donation to the program.
Sharing Gratitude
It’s heartwarming when a client reaches out to JFS to thank us for the services and help they’ve received. In turn, we’re grateful for our supporters who help make this a reality. We are able to help our neighbors in need because of your dedication.