Working together to help clients thrive
Our Career Services team has always prioritized holistic support for individuals. When clients come to us, the solution is rarely as simple as “hurry up and get a job.” Many face barriers such as childcare needs, trauma, and transportation challenges that can significantly limit opportunities.
Delivering healthy goodness in Boulder
The amount of food insecurity we’re seeing is staggering and continues to grow throughout Boulder County, which is one of the reasons why we’re excited about our new community food share program in partnership with Community Food Share and the Boulder JCC. We’re bridging the gap that prevents individuals from accessing healthy food, and you can help!
JFS Altius Farms Spring Market
Don’t miss out—bring a special mom in your life to JFS Altius Farms on May 2 for an unforgettable pop-up and pick out the perfect gift to make her day truly special! Visit our free event and support local vendors, enjoy the beautiful and relaxing space at Altius Farms, and explore unique booths.
JFS: Providing relief for immediate and long-term well-being
David was going through some personal and professional struggles when he reached out to JFS for assistance. As often happens, life’s challenges are connected, and David was able to find strength and improve his well-being with the agency’s comprehensive programs and services.
Strengthening older adult services: New participants welcome
The JFS Kosher Meals on Wheels and Community Table programs are about so much more than food; they also reduce social isolation and enhance lives throughout our community—and we’re accepting new participants for both! These community-based programs enrich the overall health of older adults by providing wellness, lunch, recreational, and social engagement opportunities.
March Volunteer of the Month
We are excited to introduce Hannah G., our March Volunteer of the Month. Hannah volunteers as a para-chaplain, helping to strengthen the connection between Jewish residents living in non-Jewish older adult residential facilities and the Jewish community by arranging and leading religious services for Shabbat, High Holy Days, Hanukkah, and Passover.
Strengthening the Boulder Community, One Soup Bowl at a Time
When you think about the ultimate comfort food, there’s a good possibility that soup pops into your mind. And when it’s paired with a biscuit and a cookie, you’ve got yourself a delicious meal that warms both body and soul—especially when you’re facing food insecurity or find yourself in a crisis. Thanks to our vibrant community partnerships, JFS Boulder is helping to bring nutritious goodness to our neighbors.
JFS Boulder: Creating a cultural connection
Food and traditions unify people, and last month, 16 volunteers gathered in the Boulder JCC’s kitchen for a Purim hamantaschen baking event. The group made more than 500 cookies for JFS and the JCC to distribute. Thank you to everyone who joined us, baked, shared memories, and helped to create joy so that others could commemorate Purim!
A Full-Circle Moment: How Abbas Built a Career and Gave Back
Abbas and his family arrived in the United States in 2023 through the JFS Refugee Resettlement program. As someone who sets goals and follows through, Abbas worked with his JFS refugee employment specialist to meet his goal: working at Walmart. Today, Abbas leads a team of 35 employees with diverse backgrounds in Walmart’s online pickup and delivery department, and he reached out to JFS to hire four new employees, a full-circle moment for both Abbas and our agency.
ACE: Serving up pickleball
Playing sports provides an opportunity to be a part of a community, increase self-esteem, and build confidence while getting exercise, all of which improve our overall well-being. And thanks to our ACE Activities Specialist Kim Badger’s passion for pickleball, participants now share her enthusiasm for the game both in-house and in the community.
February Volunteer of the Month
We are excited to introduce Joanie R., our January Volunteer of the Month. Joanie volunteers with our Employment Services team as an English in the Workplace teacher, helping individuals learn English and gain confidence in speaking in the workplace.
Jewish Disability Awareness, Acceptance, and Inclusion Month (JDAIM) Community Events
JFS Jewish Disabilities Advocates and our JDA Partner Organizations will focus on expanding access and deepening engagement in Jewish life during Jewish Disability Awareness, Acceptance and Inclusion Month (JDAIM) and throughout 2026. Together we can cultivate a culture of belonging and strengthen the fabric of Jewish communal life.
Delivering help and hope
When the Conference on Jewish Material Claims Against Germany contacted us to distribute grocery gift cards to local Holocaust survivors, staff, volunteers, and Board members made the experience meaningful for them and the recipients. Bringing joy to Holocaust survivors, especially in challenging and uncertain times, fosters unexpected goodness when it’s most needed.
Holocaust Remembrance Day thanks
JFS Boulder and Balfour Longmont hosted a l Holocaust remembrance event in January where Holocaust survivors Joe Juhasz and Asher Ben Basat shared their experiences. We thank everyone who participated and made the event memorable for all.
When games and good deeds equal fun
When Parker began thinking about her Bat Mitzvah project, she thought about how she enjoys interacting with older adults when she volunteers with her synagogue, and her idea came to life—a game afternoon at the Golden West Senior Living. With games, puzzles, cards, and snacks to enjoy, memories were made.
Stepping up to meet the needs
Our food programs are a vital component of the wraparound support that JFS provides to the community. Each year, we serve more than 20,000 individuals through our food pantries, and this year will be no different.
TRUA Eviction Prevention Program Emergency Assistance Impact Report
Jewish Family Service of Colorado (JFS) wants to extend our deepest appreciation for your incredible support of the TRUA Eviction Prevention Program through your Donor Advised Fund at Rose Community Foundation. Through this powerful partnership between JFS, Denver Public Schools, the Denver Department of Housing Stability (HOST), and you, we are ensuring that families with children in Denver schools receive vital financial support, case management, and access to community resources. The ultimate goal is to stabilize families, prevent evictions, and ensure children remain in a safe, secure learning environment.
January Volunteer of the Month
We are excited to introduce Michael R., our January Volunteer of the Month. Michael volunteers for the JFS Community Table Lunch program, helping to enrich the social and emotional well-being of older adults by providing lunch and social engagement.
JFS AutoCAD course helping to create new beginnings
Upon arriving in the United States on a Special Immigrant Visa from Afghanistan, Rafi was ready to settle into his new home and find meaningful work. In Afghanistan, Rafi had a career as a civil engineer but faced barriers returning to this field in his new country. That was until he discovered the JFS AutoCAD Drafting and Design course, and thanks to a generous scholarship, he registered and completed the class.
Strong enough to ask for help
Stacey is a busy, single mom of seven, with children ranging from toddlers to teens. A survivor of domestic violence, she wants the best for herself and her children. When she faced financial hardships and learned about JFS, Stacey received the support she needed to overcome them.