As our state legislators convene for their annual session, the budget will dominate their efforts. The budgetary process always entails weighty discussion and debate of Washington’s priorities and needs, but the 2015 budget process is especially rife with challenges. Representatives and senators face difficult choices in education, environmental stewardship, tax policy and the state’s human…
Get Involved this MLK Day
Make this holiday more than just a day off. Help the community by joining in United Way of King County’s Day of Caring, or connect to the day’s deeper meeting with a discussion led by the folks at Jconnect. If you are interested in a more long-term volunteer opportunity, contact Director of Volunteer Services Jane…
Lighting up Someone’s Life
We asked some of our generous donors a few questions about their support of the Chanukah Tzedakah Program. Here’s what they had to say… Why do you choose to donate to the JFS Chanukah Tzedakah Program? “It’s a simple thing to do that I hope can make a bit of a difference in someone’s…
Sunday Social Builds Community
Seattle’s beloved Seahawks are in the heart of the season, and the SAJD Supported Living Program’s Sunday social group is following them as avidly as ever, regularly gathering for football food and game-watching. “Social isolation is one the biggest challenges people with cognitive disabilities face,” says SAJD SLP Director Rachael Kwong. “Our Sunday social group is…
Think Global, Act Local
Think global. This fascinating infographic from our partners at HIAS encapsulates the scope of the worldwide refugee crisis. Act local. Here’s a snapshot of the refugee resettlement plight here in our Puget Sound region. Before being resettled by JFS, the Ali family spent 23 years in Kakuma refugee camp in Kenya, which is just above…
Curing Spiritual Blindness
Awhile back, my friend Tony was consumed by a book project he was working on. He had been reflecting on the nature of sight and shadows after spending a year teaching blind students the art of photography. While looking over the photos, my friend found himself compelled not only by what his blind students had…
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