Spring 2019 Family Matters
See how JFS helps older adults through a variety of services; upcoming events; an impactful client story; a touching volunteer story; JFS Legacy Society; and much more.
Moving Mom and Dad
Tips from Boulder Jewish Family Service (JFS) for moving aging parents.
Volunteer Spotlight: The Power of Music
Lynn Nadel, a Boulder JFS volunteer para-chaplain, shares her experiences leading a Pete Seeger sing-a-long for residents in a Boulder retirement community.
CBS4 Denver: Pets Are Family, Too When It Comes To Helping Furloughed Government Workers
CBS4 Denver ran a story on January 18, 2019 about the JFS Weinberg Food Pantry and Colorado Pet Pantry giving food and pet food to a furloughed government employee.
Local Photographer’s Goal is to Photograph Every Living Holocaust Survivor
Denver couple John and Amy Israel Pregulman have made it their mission to photograph as many Holocaust survivors as possible, before it’s too late...
Rochelle Rittmaster: More Than Just a Friendly Visitor
Rochelle Rittmaster has recently dedicated herself to serving others through several volunteer roles with the Boulder JFS Friendly Visitor program.
Denver7: Pet and human food pantries open their doors to federal furloughed employees
Denver7 ran a story on January 8, 2019 about the JFS Weinberg Food Pantry offering food to furloughed government workers and Colorado Pet Pantry doing the same for pet food.
Thank You for Your Bright Holidays Generosity!
Last month, many generous individuals, organizations, and corporations collected holiday gifts for JFS clients through our Bright Holidays program.
Winter 2019 Family Matters
The Winter 2019 issue of Family Matters is online now and focuses on inclusion.
Client Spotlight: Recognizing the Strengths of a Diverse Work Team
Learn more about how Eric Baylor's partnership with Ekus Parts successfully matched a job-seeker with a developmental disability with a company that needed help.
From the CEO: Linda Foster
Jewish Family Service of Colorado's new president and CEO, Linda Foster, introduces herself to the community and shares her excitement for this new role.
Mental Health Matters: Helping Refugees Adjust to Their New Home
Learn how Jewish Family Service is helping refugees adjust to life in their new home through its Refugee Mental Health program.
Seniors Matter: Addressing the Issue of Invisibility Among Older Adults
Sarah Lukosi, Jewish Family Service Senior Solutions intern, describes how care managers and interns strive to create meaningful changes in the lives of older adults.
Ruth Leland and Janet Johnstone: Giving Back Through Volunteer Service
Ruth Leland and Janet Johnstone are dedicated volunteers who are quick to roll up their sleeves and do whatever needs to be done to serve the hundreds of people.
JFS’s Diversity and Inclusion Committee: Ensuring Everyone Feels Welcome and Included
The JFS Diversity and Inclusion Committee is charged with creating a culture of inclusion by promoting the acceptance and appreciation of all people.
BACK TO WORK 50+ at Jewish Family Service Hosts Free Smart Strategies Workshop for Jobseekers
Jewish Family Service of Colorado (JFS) will host a workshop for 50+ jobseekers. It's open to mature jobseekers 50 years and older seeking new or better employment.
325 Guests Celebrated the Many Faces of JFS
Faces of JFS 2018 Winter Soirée raised more than $450,000 to benefit Jewish Family Service's life-transforming work. View a full event recap and photos.
Jewish Family Service Appoints Linda Foster as President and CEO
Linda P. Foster was selected as Jewish Family Service of Colorado’s (JFS) new president and CEO.
Bob Perlow Warmed Up the Reel Hope Boulder Crowd
Boulder JFS 6th annual Reel Hope Boulder fundraiser with Bob Perlow raised nearly $90,000 to support the life-transforming work for people in need in Boulder County.
Girls Friendship Group Helps Prevent Bullying
Jewish Family Service's KidSuccess school-based mental health therapist led a Friendship Group for fifth-grade girls that helped enhance social skills and reduce bullying.