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What happened when JFS Altius Farms and our Arts and Community Exploration (ACE) programs got together to collaborate? Cultivating curiosity year-round became possible with the recent installation of a Tower Garden that will produce a variety of lettuces and kale under the watchful eyes of ACE participants. 

You can bring light and joy to those we serve by participating in this year’s Bright Holidays program.

Thanks to a generous grant from The William G. McGowan Charitable Fund, four sessions of the JFS Computer Basics course were offered in Eagle County. The course prepares participants to earn the internationally recognized Northstar Certification in Digital Literacy through sessions on computer and internet skills, email systems, Microsoft programs, Google Workspace, telehealth, digital footprints, and much more. 

We are excited to introduce Paul Z., our October Volunteer of the Month. Paul volunteers in many different areas across JFS, including as an Adaptive Bike Companion, helping individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities enjoy the outdoors through cycling.

From increased screen time and social media to easy and available access to global news to peer challenges, kids are experiencing elevated levels of stress and anxiety more than ever. To help our school-based KidSuccess therapists reinforce the conversation around suicide assessment and deterrence, last month they participated in an insightful half-day training session along with other JFS client-facing staff.

Cairo Rudacyahwa’s wife and children had already moved to Colorado from the Democratic Republic of the Congo, and he was excited for their reunion and beginning a new chapter in his life. 

Each year, Colorado Refugee Speakers invites new refugees to apply and join the Bureau. This year, we’re excited that two of our Yana Vishnitsky Refugee Resettlement clients were accepted and spoke at their recent annual event, sharing their journeys, experiences, and perspectives, with messages of resilience and hope. 

In 2015, Naila Siradji and her family left their home in the Democratic Republic of the Congo due to safety concerns. They moved to Uganda, hoping for a better life, including more educational opportunities. Then, in 2023, the family moved to Colorado, and Naila was excited to build the future she had always imagined. 

JFS Boulder celebrated the High Holidays by bringing meaningful traditions, connection, and community to older adults throughout Boulder County. JFS partnered with local older adult communities to host 11 High Holiday services, reaching 157 participants.