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The amount of food insecurity we’re seeing is staggering and continues to grow throughout Boulder County, which is one of the reasons why we’re excited about our new community food share program in partnership with Community Food Share and the Boulder JCC. We’re bridging the gap that prevents individuals from accessing healthy food, and you can help! 

Don’t miss out—bring a special mom in your life to JFS Altius Farms on May 2 for an unforgettable pop-up and pick out the perfect gift to make her day truly special! Visit our free event and support local vendors, enjoy the beautiful and relaxing space at Altius Farms, and explore unique booths. 

David was going through some personal and professional struggles when he reached out to JFS for assistance. As often happens, life’s challenges are connected, and David was able to find strength and improve his well-being with the agency’s comprehensive programs and services. 

The JFS Kosher Meals on Wheels and Community Table programs are about so much more than food; they also reduce social isolation and enhance lives throughout our community—and we’re accepting new participants for both! These community-based programs enrich the overall health of older adults by providing wellness, lunch, recreational, and social engagement opportunities. 

We are excited to introduce Hannah G., our March Volunteer of the Month. Hannah volunteers as a para-chaplain, helping to strengthen the connection between Jewish residents living in non-Jewish older adult residential facilities and the Jewish community by arranging and leading religious services for Shabbat, High Holy Days, Hanukkah, and Passover.

When you think about the ultimate comfort food, there’s a good possibility that soup pops into your mind. And when it’s paired with a biscuit and a cookie, you’ve got yourself a delicious meal that warms both body and soul—especially when you’re facing food insecurity or find yourself in a crisis. Thanks to our vibrant community partnerships, JFS Boulder is helping to bring nutritious goodness to our neighbors. 

Food and traditions unify people, and last month, 16 volunteers gathered in the Boulder JCC’s kitchen for a Purim hamantaschen baking event. The group made more than 500 cookies for JFS and the JCC to distribute. Thank you to everyone who joined us, baked, shared memories, and helped to create joy so that others could commemorate Purim!

Abbas and his family arrived in the United States in 2023 through the JFS Refugee Resettlement program. As someone who sets goals and follows through, Abbas worked with his JFS refugee employment specialist to meet his goal: working at Walmart. Today, Abbas leads a team of 35 employees with diverse backgrounds in Walmart’s online pickup and delivery department, and he reached out to JFS to hire four new employees, a full-circle moment for both Abbas and our agency. 

Playing sports provides an opportunity to be a part of a community, increase self-esteem, and build confidence while getting exercise, all of which improve our overall well-being. And thanks to our ACE Activities Specialist Kim Badger’s passion for pickleball, participants now share her enthusiasm for the game both in-house and in the community. 

We are excited to introduce Joanie R., our January Volunteer of the Month. Joanie volunteers with our Employment Services team as an English in the Workplace teacher, helping individuals learn English and gain confidence in speaking in the workplace.