Before summer officially ends, we want to share some of the locavore, organic goodness that’s been on the Food Bank menu this season. Our goal is to do more than simply hand out bags of groceries; it’s about constantly finding new ways for people to have access to fresh, local food. It’s also about keeping…
An Evening of Song
Longtime JFS employee Julie Olson is also a popular jazz singer. Her group, the Olson Biller Duo, frequently performs around the Seattle area and will be playing a concert for Endless Opportunities this Tuesday. We talked with Julie to learn more about her two careers and the upcoming show. JFS: How long have you worked…
Why Stories Matter
My grandmother escaped from Russia hiding under a pile of hay in a horse-drawn wagon. At the border, men with pitchforks stabbed into the hay, attempting to thwart any stowaways. They didn’t succeed. She and her family found their way to Minnesota, where her daring story seemed utterly incongruent with the 84-year-old woman in the…
Committed to Community
JFS is all about people. Who we help and who helps us. Our Board of Directors is no exception. Though each became involved with JFS through a different path – be it as a Luncheon guest unfamiliar with JFS or as a dedicated food delivery volunteer – they all share a strong belief in the…
Making an Impact
“Day after day the staff, board and volunteers at JFS live out the highest of our Jewish values, refined through our collective memory, our collective stories and our collective experience. They are the ones who slow down, who reach out, and who commit that they will not pass by those who are working so hard…
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