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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.

We are excited to introduce Ruth L., our July Volunteer of the Month. Ruth volunteers as a Community Table Lunch Companion, helping serve nutritious lunches to older adults and providing them with an opportunity to share a community meal with their peers.

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.

JFS Boulder’s Development and Community Engagement Manager, Miche Bacher, participated in a panel reflecting on what it means to build and sustain sacred community in honor of Shavout, the Jewish holiday that commemorates the receiving of the Torah. Hundreds of community members came together late into the night to learn, reflect, and consider how we can show up for one another with care and intention. 

Another food pantry day has come and gone. Selections were made, bags were filled, and individuals and families will have food on their tables. But once our doors close, a harder question remains: What does the face of hunger look like in our communities? The uncomfortable answer is that it’s probably not who you initially think about. 

We are excited to introduce Paul B., our June Volunteer of the Month. Paul volunteers with our Arts & Community Exploration, helping to coach our Special Olympics basketball team for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

Lil shows up, gives of herself, and cares deeply. After you read this story, make someone smile, do an act of kindness, or just think about something you’re grateful for, like Lil does every day, which would be such a wonderful tribute to a lovely lady. 

We are excited to introduce Katie Z., our May Volunteer of the Month. Katie volunteers in the Weinberg Food Pantry, helping ensure members of our community have access to culturally relevant and nutritious food.