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Caring for Our Community During the COVID-19 Crisis

Thank you to our staff who is working tirelessly and in creative ways to serve the community through a variety of services. Below are a few highlights of our COVID-19 response.

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How You Can Help JFS During COVID-19 Crisis

During this COVID-19 crisis and time of uncertainty, our community needs your support to meet the increasing demand for our services. There are several ways you can help Jewish Family Service of Colorado.

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A Successful Jewish Disability Awareness and Inclusion Month

More than 1,000 people participated in 11 events at synagogues and other local Jewish organizations in Denver and Boulder.

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Coronavirus Information

The health and safety of Jewish Family Service staff, clients, volunteers, and visitors to our agency is our highest priority.

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JFS KidSuccess: Addressing Trauma in Children and Adolescents

Learn how Jewish Family Service KidSuccess school-based therapists address trauma in children and adolescents.

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Client Spotlight: Jewish Family Service in a Class by Itself

We love to hear from clients who have been impacted by the care they have received. One of those clients is John, who shares his experience and gratitude.

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Older Adults Matter: A Brand-New Name, Same Great Service

A couple of months ago, after careful thought and consideration, JFS officially changed the name of the Jay and Rose Phillips Senior Solutions Center to Jay and Rose Phillips Aging Care & Connections (ACC). There’s been a shift in the world of older adult services, and the words we use matter. Terms such as “senior” or “elderly” are considered outdated and, according to recent research, are shown to carry a negative stereotype.

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Bonnie Erdheim List: Giving Back as A Family

Volunteer Bonnie Erdeim List shares why she and her children volunteer with Jewish Family Service and its Lunchbox Express program.

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Spring 2020 Family Matters

Learn about the JFS Executive Luncheon featuring Jack Nicklaus and a new program to help young adults build resiliency.

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Therapy Dog Offers Joy, Comfort, and Reflection for High School Students

See the impact Jewish Family Service KidSuccess school-based therapist's therapy dog, Colfax, has on students at George Washington High School.

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Meet New Friendly Visitor Volunteer Robin Davidson

Robin Davidson, a new Friendly Visitor volunteer with Boulder Jewish Family Service, shares what inspired her to volunteer.

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Thank You to Boulder Hanukkah Volunteers

Thanks to JFS Boulder volunteers, residents of eight local retirement communities and their families enjoyed Hanukkah celebrations last month.

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Community Members Provided Holiday Gifts for More than 500 Individuals in Need

Thanks to generous donors, Jewish Family Service of Colorado provided holiday gifts for nearly 550 individuals in need through its Bright Holidays program.

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Year-End Reflections from Family Safety Net Director

JFS Family Safety Net Director Shelly Hines reflects on how she was recently reminded why we do the work we do.

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Sue and Seymour: Recapturing Their Jewish Roots

Read about a Boulder JFS Friendly Visitor volunteer's special connection with a WWII veteran and how they're helping each other recapture their Jewish roots.

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The Whole Mishpacha Joined Us for Faces of JFS

300 members of the JFS family joined us to honor Board members and cousins Aaron Hyatt and Scott Stillman at the Faces of JFS 2019 Winter Soirée last week.

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Denverite: Jewish Family Service offers turkeys, all the fixings, and lessons in an American outlook

Denverite featured a story on November 28, 2019 about Jewish Family Service's Thanksgiving food program and how several refugee families have benefited over the years.