JFS works year round to help vulnerable individuals and families in the Puget Sound region achieve well-being, health and stability. During the holiday season, our services and staff go the extra mile to help people in need feel connected and remembered in the community. Here are four programs that JFS supports this time of year…
SNAP Matters for People With Disabilities
My mom was diagnosed with an autoimmune disease almost 20 years ago. Fortunately, her condition has remained stable, though she hasn’t been able to work during these years. She receives monthly disability benefits, which have been a lifesaver. (You will never hear me complain about paying SSI taxes.) When I think of her, I see…
A Salute to Harley Marine Services
Harley Marine Services was recognized as the Outstanding Philanthropic Corporation at National Philanthropy Day.The company received the honor for its strong corporate giving culture and philanthropy to children’s, health and human service organizations. JFS has a long history with Harley Marine Services (HMS) and its founders, Lela and Harley Franco. They exhibit compassion and generosity…
Embracing Nonviolent Communication
I’ve been thinking about the challenge of engaging people in difficult conversations, both inside and outside the therapy office. In many ways, the therapy office is a laboratory where we can practice skills before taking them into “real life.” When difficult topics arise outside of the clinical office, we rarely have the time to pause,…
We’ve Come a Long Way, Baby
I cannot remember a time when I didn’t know about JFS. Both of my grandmothers talked about their work with the organization, and I heard many stories about some of the people they helped to resettle in the Seattle area during the 1940’s and 50’s following World War II. However, the story began much earlier….
A Day in the Life Of…
…RISC Resettlement Coordinator Cordelia Revells 8:00 a.m. I start my day early since HIAS, the agency that sends us clients for resettlement, is based in New York. Today we’re corresponding about a family of five from Burma that is flying into SeaTac tonight along with another family of Rohingya migrants that is arriving in two…
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