Jane’s whole life was dedicated to community work. While Volunteer Services seems as though it has always been part of JFS, Jane built it from scratch.
It’s Not About the Baskets, It’s About the Company
Learn more about volunteering with JFS. Like old friends greeting one another, warm smiles are exchanged before Richard Gumpert and his wife Evie share a JFS holiday basket with Anna. This exchange is about more than a holiday gift basket. It is about company and conversation. “We are happy that you don’t forget us,” Anna…
Family Tree Legacy Circle
The Family Tree Legacy Circle recognizes supporters who have informed us of their intent to leave a bequest to JFS, those of blessed memory who have already left such a gift and those who have made a monetary gift to the JFS endowment in their lifetime. A Named Fund may be established with a gift…
Becoming a U.S. Citizen Opened the World to Me
Ta Kwe Say, Resettlement Case Manager, delivered these remarks to U.S. citizens at the naturalization ceremony that was part of ARTvocacy. It is my honor and privilege to be here today with you as you become U.S. citizens. I know each of you has had a long journey that brought you here today. I am…
Summer Volunteering With JFS
Looking for summer volunteering opportunities? JFS can use your help with the following events and supportive opportunities that directly benefit our clients and community. Contact Volunteer Services today to begin the process and find the summer volunteering that’s right for you! Please note that openings and needs may change with time. Market Gleaning Sundays, 2:30 –…
JFS Soccer Team Brings Refugees Together
Editor’s note: This story was originally published by HIAS. “Anyone can play, our demographic is very diverse,” Ta Kwe Say proudly tells HIAS.org. “We have players from Congo, players from Vietnam, a player from Somalia, a player from Iraq and Iran. We have players from Burma, and even different ethnic groups from within Burma like…
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