Transitions can be stressful, and one of the major transitions families face is when kids head back to school. Families tend to face many of the same difficulties when it comes to keeping a schedule on track. Here are three of them, with some tips that can help return order and efficiency to your family’s…
A Special Mitzvah Project
13-year-old Gabe Vinnick is a student at Pine Lake Middle School and celebrated his Bar Mitzvah at Herzl-Ner Tamid in February. We wanted to learn more about Gabe’s special mitzvah project that benefited the Polack Food Bank. What was your project? I used money I was given for my Bar Mitzvah to purchase food at…
A Day in the Life Of…
…Emergency Services Case Manager Lauren Fabella 9:00 a.m. Checking messages is always first on my list when I get into the office. JFS is a referral given by the 211 Crisis Clinic program, and the housing line I monitor from that referral source is critical. People calling the housing line are looking for shelter vouchers and…
Holiday Celebrations for All
People living with developmental disabilities or mental illness often face the challenge of social isolation, and at holidays, that isolation can feel even more pronounced. Sha’arei Tikvah: Celebrations for All holds four annual gatherings to make sure all people have a way to celebrate the Jewish holidays in community. These events are designed to be…
Time, Access, Cost & Confidence
Time, access, cost and confidence are some of the big concerns clients face when trying to cook on a limited budget. JFS offers monthly, hands-on cooking classes in the Polack Food Bank to help people manage these challenges. Past classes have focused on topics like spices, proteins, canning and sugars. Many clients face health challenges…
Dental Partnership Helps the JFS Community
Most of us don’t look forward to going to the dentist, but what if you had a painful toothache or needed a cavity filled and didn’t have dental insurance or the money to pay for that dentist visit? Many JFS clients face this reality. To help meet their needs, JFS and the Alpha Omega International…
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