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We are excited to introduce Stewart F., our September Volunteer of the Month. Stewart volunteers at the Weinberg Food Pantry, helping clients shop and ensuring community members have access to nutritious food and essential hygiene products.  

Suzanne and her partner were eager to move to Colorado to be closer to her sister, who just had a baby. Finding a job proved challenging for Suzanne until she learned about JFS’s employment services and met with a career specialist. Then, she went from having four interviews in seven months to four interviews in a week with Gabe’s help. 

Former residents, staff, supporters, and volunteers of the JFS Group Home recently spent an afternoon together reconnecting and reminiscing. The time was filled with hugs, laughter, games, wonderful food, and countless stories as old friends caught up and celebrated the special community that JFS helped create. 

Allyson Sawtell, Co-chair of Wash Park United Church of Christ at the Mosaic Community Campus Solidarity in Social Action Team, worked with JFS to propose funding through their Work in the World Fund, which distributes grants to nonprofit organizations, prioritizing projects and initiatives that advance justice, mercy, and community well-being. We’re excited to share that a proposal was submitted and approved for JFS to distribute nearly $85,000 to prevent homelessness for refugee households in crisis. 

For 32 years, KidSuccess, our school-based mental health program, has been welcoming children and adolescents, making a difference, and providing the resources they need to heal. This year, we are expanding KidSuccess to four new schools across two school districts (Denver Public Schools and Adams 12 Five Star School District), serving a total of 23 elementary, middle, and high schools with higher needs. 

It’s easy to be passionate about JFS when you believe in its mission to improve the lives of individuals and families throughout Colorado. But before that can happen, you need to learn about the important work JFS does throughout the community, which is one of the reasons why hosting events is essential for introducing new people to the agency. It’s how Lori and Lou Sigman became involved with JFS and began their legacy with the organization.  

We are excited to introduce John C., our August Volunteer of the Month. John volunteers to help recently resettled refugees navigate their new lives in Colorado. Helping with important tasks like housing, applying for documentation, and providing support and guidance to ensure they have all they need to settle in.

The JFS Community Resource Fair is an in-person event that features a variety of community partners and is designed to provide helpful information about JFS programs and services and beyond—all to benefit individuals and families within our community.

The beginning of school will be here before you know it. Some kids may feel anxious, while others feel excited. No matter the emotion, this is always a time of transition, and that’s a great reminder to get back-to-school ready and help calm stress and anxiety using mindfulness techniques. 

Aging is a natural part of life, and at JFS, we strive to create a community where aging is supported, yet many people don't learn about available resources until they face a crisis. Conferences on aging help challenge common misconceptions about growing older and highlight the many ways people can remain active, engaged, and independent as they age.