…Sonja Adams, Case Manager for the SAJD Supported Living Program. 8:00 a.m. I start my day by checking for messages and mail. I get a lot of snail mail because most of my clients have their bills and important paperwork forwarded to me. I sort through it all to help them figure out what needs to…
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…
What Does the Word “No” Really Mean?
The right to self-determination is sacred in our culture; the law protects a person’s “right” to be homeless, to be mentally ill without treatment, or to live in a home that is dangerous and uninhabitable if that person refuses help. Because these legal and cultural protections parallel our continuing lack of adequate services, I worry…
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…
I Pledge Allegiance
“I am thankful to the USA who took us into this country and gave us the possibility to live a peaceful life.” – Anna Voskanova Could you pass the test to become a United States citizen? You’d have to correctly answer 6 out of 10 questions like these: The House of Representatives has how many…
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