Hanukkah Bags Bring a Spark of Light to Dark Times
As with almost everything in 2020, the way we helped older adults in our community celebrate Hanukkah looked different this year. Thanks to some creativity and dedicated volunteers, JFS Boulder staff and volunteers delivered goody bags to 60 older adults and community members with disabilities.
Hanukkah 2020 Candle Lighting with Rabbi Rick Brody
In lieu of a live, in-person gathering, JFS offers this video--featuring Rabbi Rick Brody, the Baskin Jewish Community Chaplain (and his son, Adin), singing blessings and songs and lighting the Hanukkah menorah.
Preventing Homelessness for Wisdom
Wisdom Wormenor, father of two teenagers, owns a chauffeur company that caters to clients who travel from around the world to Colorado for business. When COVID-19 hit, Wisdom’s business experienced a dramatic decrease in clients, and he was worried about how he would pay his rent. See how JFS helped him stay in his home.
Emergency Assistance Program: Keeping Mark in his Home
When Mark lost his job earlier this year and needed assistance paying his rent, he knew exactly where to go for help. As a JFS client who had utilized the Weinberg Food Pantry and our chaplaincy services when he needed spiritual guidance, he reached out to his case manager.
An Open Letter to Our Volunteers
JFS Director of Volunteer Services writes a letter to thank the dedicated volunteers who have tirelessly helped in a variety of ways through the COVID-19 pandemic.
Take Advantage of 2020 Tax Incentives
The CARES Act is a new law designed to help nonprofits facing economic hardship during the coronavirus pandemic.
Abby’s is Making an Impact
Abby’s Impact: Realizing Resilience officially kicked off at the beginning of August. Due to COVID-19, programming was changed to a virtual format. Learn more about this program and some early success stories.
JFS Helped Clients Get Out the Vote
Last month, JFS led a nonpartisan voter initiative to provide clients with the information and resources they needed to vote.
Join the JFS Legacy Society!
Mindy Levy Peckar, longtime supporter, volunteer, and Board member, shares why she and her husband joined the JFS Legacy Society.
Mental Health Matters
With all the stressors in the world today it is important to take care of your mental health and to check on friends and family. As the COVID-19 crisis continues, the political divide, and with the winter months ahead of us, feelings of anxiety and depression are common and should not be ignored.
Cathy Summer Joins JFS Boulder as Therapist
Cathy Summer, LCSW, former JFS Boulder manager, recently joined the JFS Boulder team as a part-time therapist.
Endowment Established to Rename Jewish Family Service’s Jewish Community Chaplaincy Program
Rabbi Eliot Baskin and Dr. Hilary Nieberg Baskin recently established an endowment to rename the Jewish Community Chaplaincy program at Jewish Family Service of Colorado (JFS) to the Baskin Jewish Community Chaplaincy program.
Jewish Family Service Get the Vote Out Initiative
To ensure that all voices are heard during the 2020 election, JFS has launched a nonpartisan voter initiative to provide clients with the information and resources they need to vote.
Job Candidate of the Month: Wayne
JFS offers job placement and employment services for individuals with disabilities. Each month, we will feature a Job Candidate of the Month and our first candidate is Wayne.
A Friendly Visitor with a Flair for French
Anne was seeking a volunteer opportunity providing companionship to older adults and found a great fit as a JFS Boulder Friendly Visitor.
Emergency Assistance Program Helps Karen Remain Housed
When the pandemic hit, Karen lost two jobs in two days and didn't know how she'd pay her rent. See how JFS Boulder's Emergency Assistance Program helped Karen remain housed.
Abby’s Impact: Helping Keyauja Achieve Her Goals
Keyauja, a mother of two, recently completed five classes in JFS’s Abby’s Impact: Realizing Resilience program and shares how these classes helped her achieve her goals.
Make Sure Your Voice is Heard—Vote on November 3!
Do you have all the information you need to cast your ballot before Election Day? Here are important dates and resources you’ll need to be ready! If you need assistance getting your ballot to a drop box, JFS is offering ballot pick up and drop off.
Partner Spotlight: Prologis Foundation
Thank you to the Prologis Foundation for its longtime support of Jewish Family Service and for recent donation from its COVID-19 fund.
Guiding Sara Through Her Grief
Sara was experiencing major depression, grief, and anhedonia (inability to experience pleasure) after her husband of more than 55 years passed away. Then her retirement community went into lockdown when the pandemic hit. See how a JFS therapist guided her through her grief.