We made a big impact in the lives of vulnerable individuals and families this year. Many in the Puget Sound region turned to us for the help they needed to move towards greater well-being, health and stability. On behalf of all those JFS serves, we offer heartfelt thanks to our generous community for making everything we do possible. Help JFS continue…
From Baku to Bellevue
After my marriage in 1956, I lived in the city of Baku, Azerbaijan, located on the shore of the Caspian Sea. Baku, a place on the border of Europe and Asia, was a beautiful site with many buildings in European and Asian styles. A lot of people of different nationalities lived there, and there were…
Four Facts for Food Stamps
When I began my internship with the Solutions to Senior Hunger program last September, all I could have told you about food stamps was that they existed. However, I believe in knowing what I represent, and since my internship with JFS is outreach to help people sign-up for the government’s Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program (SNAP),…
Holiday Traditions Have a Lasting Impact
Whether it’s Thanksgiving, Chanukah or Christmas, much-loved traditions help children thrive. Research shows that family time creates strong bonds and helps children build healthy relationships, develop emotional strength and thrive. Beyond this, communities that value and connect with children increase children’s developmental assets -– the qualities that build children’s resilience and help them thrive. Here…
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