As a newly-minted Russian Language Geriatric Care Manager — green-eyed, bushy-tailed and not yet 30 — I came to the field with my own preconceptions of what my new job would entail. Though my team at JFS had prepared me as much as possible for the complexities of the position, part of me envisioned the role…
5 Things We Learned About Domestic Violence From the O.J. Simpson Trial
Domestic violence awareness rose to a new level following the 1994 murders of Nicole Brown Simpson and Ron Goldman, and the subsequent trial of O.J. Simpson, Nicole’s celebrity ex-husband. The popularity surrounding the current television series “The People v. O.J.” got us thinking about the domestic violence issues that preceded the murders. This is a…
Breakfast After the Bell
Did you know that Washington State ranks 45th in the nation for serving breakfast to low income students? Breakfast After the Bell is a modest way to change this sorry fact. That’s why JFS volunteers wrote 124 letters to state legislators asking them to support HB1295 (companion bill to SB5437). Check out our slide show…
Do-It-Yourself Volunteer Ideas
These do-it-yourself volunteer ideas can really make a difference for the vulnerable people we serve, and you don’t even have to look for Capitol Hill parking to be able to help! There are plenty of projects that can be completed at home, in your classroom or your own neighborhood.Check out some ideas below: Create welcome baskets…
Toddlers and Emotions
True or false: babies feel emotions before language development kicks in? A growing body of research has proven this is the case. Here are some tips from PBS on how to support your child’s emotional development. Starting in the earliest months, tune in to babies’ cues—their sounds, facial expressions and gestures—and respond sensitively, which lets…
Food Bank Update
One aspect I love about the Polack Food Bank is our commitment to feeding our neighbors in a way that strengthens the local economy and community. I believe that serving vulnerable individuals should not come at the expense of other vulnerable parties. I am proud of all the work JFS has done to achieve this…
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