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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. 

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.

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.