Paige Fisher knotted together edges of fleece blankets for refugee children in March as she listened to music, ate pizza and hung out with friends. Not long after, the teens volunteered to make pillows in a similar style at the Stroum Jewish Community Center’s (SJCC) Purim Carnival. Both philanthropy projects — blankets for child refugees…
Community-Food Bank Partnerships
Did you know that approximately 20 percent of the items found in the Polack Food Bank come from community-food bank partnerships? These donations from local businesses are specialty products. They are considered non-necessity items and would not make the Food Bank budget. But they are extremely important to the individuals and families who rely on…
Give 2, Provide 10 for the JFS Food Drive
JFS has some unconventional math for this year’s Food Drive. And it’s 1 + 1 = 10. Because each month, two bags of food equal about 10 meals for every household that visits the Polack Food Bank. That’s why this year, JFS is asking participants to Give 2. If you are able, please consider donating…
Eastside Food Bank Counts on Kids
When you hear the words “food bank,” you likely see an assortment of canned goods being handed out with little fanfare. Perhaps you envision what the patrons or volunteers look like. No matter what your preconceived notions are, I wonder if you’ve imagined a “food bank” quite like the JFS Eastside Food Bank (ESFB). In…
The Learning Community: Above and Beyond
JFS staffers serve their clients day in and day out, and they are also constantly adding to their own professional development and education. Here are some stand-out recent accomplishments from across the agency. RISC Employment Specialist Mohammed Al Juboori was recently selected as a Refugee Advisory Council (RAC) member by Washington State’s Office of Refugee…
Kids Give!
Who says you have to be an adult to make a difference? In our community, the kids give. We meet a lot of young people who make an impact through their thoughtful and caring actions. We are constantly blown away by their understanding of tzedakah and their acts of loving kindness. We want to showcase a…
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