Stocking Shelves and Fighting Food Insecurity
Shelves are stocked with staples, refrigerators are filled with dairy products and meat, bins are full of fresh fruits and vegetables, and three days each week, staff and volunteers are ready to welcome shoppers at the Harry and Jeanette Weinberg Food Pantry. Clients can visit the food pantry two times per month.
Making Connections Over Lunch
If you stop by the Perlmutter Room at the Denver Jewish Community Center (JCC) during lunch, you’ll hear laughter and snippets of conversations, but, most importantly, you’ll see older adults making connections while enjoying a hot kosher meal. Every Tuesday through Friday from 11:30 to 12:30 p.m., those over 60 years of age are invited to join fellow community members for lunch.
JFS Is Getting a New Look
We’re excited to launch our new brand soon, including a new logo and messaging—both of which will showcase JFS’s personality, vision, and services.
JFS Para-chaplain Work: Full of Surprising Encounters and Rewarding Opportunities
Joe Lukasik, a volunteer for more than a decade, shares his experiences and encourages others to become a volunteer para-chaplain.
Join a Free Monthly Caregiver Support Group
If you are caring for or are concerned about an aging parent nearby or long distance, we invite you to attend Caring for Your Aging Parent, a free virtual monthly drop-in support group for adult children on the first Wednesday of each month, 5:00 to 6:30 p.m.
Comfort, Compassion, and Resources Go a Long Way
What began with a phone call for help completing paperwork ended with one Boulder Holocaust survivor receiving so much more.
Why Melinda Joined the Legacy Society
The JFS Legacy Society is comprised of committed supporters whose efforts and generosity established this agency and ensured its growth and long-term sustainability. Melinda Kassen shares why she joined the JFS Legacy Society
The ACE Program Is on the Move
In early November, JFS sold its SHALOM Denver location, which is where we offered support services for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities—like our Arts and Community Exploration program (ACE). The ACE program moved down the street from the JFS office and is now located at the Calvary Baptist Church.
Meet Inna Oganesyan as She Celebrates 30 Years with JFS
Inna Oganesyan, Aging Care & Connections care manager, recently celebrated her 30th anniversary with JFS! We sat down to learn more about Inna’s career, the changes she’s seen in the agency, and her roles over the years.
Holiday Gratitude
Thank you to everyone who contributed food, funds, or time to help us provide all the fixings for a festive Thanksgiving meal to 948 individuals from 330 households! And thank you to those who donated to JFS on Colorado Gives Day, helping us surpass our goal.
Lighting Up the Darkness
What is Hanukkah and how is it celebrated? Check out this handy guide from Rabbi Rick Brody, Baskin Jewish Community Chaplain!
Kristine Burrows on the Radio!
Kristine Burrows, MPH, director of our Aging Care & Connections program, was recently interviewed on KOSI 101’s No Copay Radio program. Listen as she gives an overview of JFS’s services and programs, our longstanding partnership with DRCOG, and how we are helping individuals of all ages get back into the workforce.
A Decade of Support for Mark
See how JFS has supported Mark for the last decade with care management, homemaker services, food deliveries, employment services, and more.
Give Where You Live
Thanks to a generous $35,000 matching gift from Lois and Jay Miller, your Colorado Gives Day donation can have double the impact! While you can donate to JFS any time of the year, giving on Colorado Gives Day increases your impact for those who need us most.
Rabbi Rick is Here for You at Any Stage of Life
The Baskin Jewish Community Chaplaincy program, led by Rabbi Rick Brody, focuses on providing direct spiritual care, comfort, and counseling to unaffiliated Jews in the greater Denver area and beyond who are ill, in crisis, or near the end of their lives. With the breadth of issues people face each day, no two days are the same in Rabbi Rick’s work!
Thank You to Corporate Days of Service Volunteers
A big thank-you to groups from Xcel Energy and Denver Community Credit Union who recently volunteered at JFS as part of their corporate Days of Service! See what each company’s employees shared about their positive experiences giving back to the community they serve.
Help 400 Families Enjoy a Thanksgiving Meal
You can plant the seeds of gratitude and produce a harvest of hope for 400 families in our community. By donating to the Dorinda Levy Thanksgiving Fund, you can help JFS provide nourishment for the body and soul.
JFS is Celebrating National Disability Employment Awareness Month
Happy National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM)! JFS Employment Services staff are honored to get to know you and help connect you with a role that aligns with your interests, passion, skillset, and preferences. Watch a video to see how we helped Gloria, Eric, and Lisa use their talents and skills to find jobs they love!
JFS Boulder Responds to Emergency Housing Assistance Needs
In the last two years, JFS Boulder has rapidly responded to the emergency housing assistance needs of Boulder County residents as the pandemic took its toll.
Keeping Karen in Her Home
Karen Friedman, 74, contacted JFS Boulder last year when she needed help with mortgage payments. She was struggling with a variety of personal issues and seeking new employment. She had received assistance from JFS in the past and hoped she could count on the organization again.