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…
Legacy Giving Is About Values
Susie Eastern has always been in the people business, so it’s no wonder she was drawn to volunteering with Jewish Family Service. A University of Washington alumna who grew up in Portland, Susie is an executive recruiter who is passionate about helping people achieve their career goals. After more than two decades with the same…
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…
We No Longer Have the Luxury to Simply Remember
At this time of unimaginable and all too familiar sadness and horror, we no longer have the luxury of simply remembering the victims. We no longer have the privilege to send only thoughts to the loved ones. We no longer have the freedom to catch our breath and thank God that even more mothers, fathers,…
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…
Caring for Someone With Mental Illness
Learn more about upcoming support groups or events with JFS. Caring for an ill family member can take a toll. According to the National Alliance on Mental Illness’s (NAMI) Depression Survey, 50 percent of caregivers who responded had been diagnosed with depression themselves. I remember a mom and dad in one of my classes who…
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