tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10099650346959835522012-01-11T21:01:24.479-07:00Jewish Family Service (JFS) of Colorado has been serving our community since 1872. Our skilled staff and volunteers assist individuals and families regardless of age, race, faith, or economic status. We provide a single point of entry to a wide array of human services that transform lives.Jewish Family Service of Coloradohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16964883734029032137noreply@blogger.comBlogger1261100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1009965034695983552.post-74911604856809797252010-09-29T09:17:00.000-06:002010-09-29T09:17:18.272-06:00

JFS Perspectives has moved! Check out our new blog at http://jewishfamilyservice.org/_blog/JFS_perspectives. Thank you! Alaina Green and Kari Alpen

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This month, some of our clients with disabilities attended special sporting events through the generosity of some of our donors and volunteers! Below are some highlights from a trip to Bandimere Speedway and a Broncos game. The Guys Enjoying Their Night at Bandimere Speedway On August 11th, SHALOM Denver director, Arnie Kover and delivery driver, Anthony Montoya, took several clients with

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(L to R) Senator Linda Newell, Arnie Kover, Senator Joyce Foster, and Sara Leeper This post was written by Arnie Kover, director of Disability and Employment Services. On Tuesday, August 17th, SHALOM Denver provided guided tours to important U.S. and Colorado state dignitaries. The event was planned in conjunction with 30 other similar agencies around the country through our membership in

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Renee Singer, Rae Negreann, and Sandy Weiner (Not pictured: Diana Sher and Diane Rubinstein) Earlier this week, JFS Senior Solutions and JFS at Home honored some of their exemplary volunteers at a breakfast hosted at our office. While the senior department has many wonderful volunteers, these five go above and beyond. The staff members who work closely with these volunteers presented each of

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Celia Gruzalski, Cathy Grimm, and Alison Joucovsky This week we were sad to say goodbye to one of our dear friends and colleagues who is moving back home to Tennessee (she is traveling there as we speak). Celia Gruzalski worked for JFS as the Colorado Senior Connections (CSC) volunteer and activities coordinator at Berkshires at Lowry for nearly six years. Through CSC, seniors continue to grow

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Michael Titus and Chad Livermore We recently hired two of our volunteers to work in the Weinberg Food Pantry! Chad Livermore, who began volunteering at the front desk last September and helped out in the Pantry for a few months, is now the Pantry Operations Coordinator. Chad is replacing Robert Roth doing food recovery (picking up food donations from stores) and maintaining the

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Have you been meaning to make a donation to JFS, but don't have a "traditional" reason such as a birthday, anniversary, or Bar/Bat Mitzvah to commemorate through a tribute gift? Jari Thymian, JFS database manager recently added a new way for donors to creatively give to JFS. Now you can make tribute gifts to express your gratitude for anything you want such as the beautiful weather, an

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While it's hard to think about a winter event during these hot summer days, we are busy planning Reel Hope-Take 15, our annual movie-themed fundraiser. We are pleased to announce this year's honorees: Dean Prina, M.D., Jack Shapiro Community Service Award Recipient The term "community service" is synonymous with this well-known Denver pediatrician's name. Dean Prina, M.D. joined the JFS board in

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Gail Pennington presents the Max Frankel Volunteer of the Year Award to Mark Krivel Earlier this week, JFS hosted a luncheon for its Annual Meeting at the Hebrew Educational Alliance (HEA). At this meeting, we shared the past year's highlights with the community, installed new board members, bid farewell to outgoing members, and presented the 2010 Max Frankel Volunteer of the Year Award.

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Last weekend, JFS staff members helped orchestrate a marriage proposal for one of our volunteers! The romantic tale began on a Sunday morning in November 2007 when Mark Schwartz came to JFS to sort food at the JFS Weinberg Food Pantry through the Jewish Hikes and Fun Stuff Meetup Group. While he had participated in activities with this group before, he had never met Tracy Levy until this day.

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Enjoy this video of one of our Youth Corp volunteers, Emma Theis, giving a tour of the Weinberg Food Pantry and sharing some of her volunteer responsibilities!

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On Wednesday, June 2nd, SHALOM Denver enjoyed a visit from Alejandra Goldschmidt, CEO of IDEL in Buenos Aires, Argentina. IDEL is a fellow member of the International Association of Jewish Vocational Services (IAJVS). IDEL provides employment and training services to Jewish people with developmental disabilities in Buenos Aires and is supported by Israel Elwyn programs, based in Philadelphia and

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This spring, the JFS Group Home had several visits from elementary student groups. In April, Risa Aqua brought kids from her 6th grade religious school class at B'nai Havurah to hang out with the residents. They brought snacks, played Bingo, and chatted with the residents. "I enjoyed the field trip!" says Risa. "It was my first time to the Group Home. It was a delightful experience and I would

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Approximately 40 residents attended the Colorado Senior Connections (CSC) Volunteer Lunch at Edgewater Plaza on Wednesday, May 26th. The volunteers were honored with a volunteer pin, a certificate, and a flower. The volunteer program is primarily run by residents at Edgewater Plaza, guided by JFS staff member Claire Gordon. The volunteers have created and manage wonderful programs including

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Donna Lutz, Nursing Home Outreach coordinator, retired earlier this week from her position after 18 1/2 years with JFS! We spoke to her about how much things have changed at the agency since she started in 1991. While there have obviously been many changes over the past two decades, here are the most notable according to Donna:When I started, only a few staff members had computers and my

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MHAC board member, Dyana Z. Furmansky, Evan Silverman, and Alaina Green at the MHAC Volunteer Appreciation Event in April Last month, I (Alaina) attended the Mental Health America of Colorado (MHAC) volunteer appreciation event because I served on a committee for the organization and I wanted to support my friend, Evan Silverman, who was getting an award. Evan serves on the MHAC board and won an

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Colorado Senior Connections at Berkshires at Lowry hosts a monthly lunch club for the senior residents to help them socialize and stay connected. A few months ago, Heritage Club Denver began sponsoring these events and providing delicious box lunches. Yesterday, the theme of the lunch club was Mother's Day and the guests were asked to bring photos and stories about their moms. Each guest also

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This past school year we had three social work interns in our JFS Senior Solutions department. Amy Dummer, Jessica Huffer, and Sharon Pauley just completed their internships and we recently sat down with these ladies to find out more about their experiences working with our senior clients. Q: What did you do during your internship at JFS? Amy: Most of my time was spent visiting with the clients

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Last night at the PRSA (Public Relations Society of America) Colorado Chapter Gold Pick Awards, we were honored with an award for our 2009 annual report. The Gold Pick Awards recognize successful campaigns created by public relations professionals who meet the highest standards for performance in the profession. We are proud to be counted among this group of esteemed professionals at this

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National Women's Health Week begins this Sunday, May 9th and runs through Saturday, May 15th. How fitting that this celebration begins on Mother's Day and is part of National Mental Health Awareness Month! National Women’s Health Week is a weeklong health observance coordinated by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ Office on Women’s Health (OWH). According to womenshealth.gov,

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On Tuesday, May 11, 2010, Jewish Family Service will be hosting the the sixth annual JFS Executive Luncheon featuring guest speaker Christopher Buckley. Who is Christopher Buckley? Hailed as “the quintessential political novelist of his time” by Fortune Magazine, Christopher Buckley is the winner of the distinguished ninth annual Thurber Prize for American Humor. His latest book, Losing Mum

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Recently, Zachary Inkeles, one of the Jewish Disabilities Network's clients, had an art show at Koelbel Library in Centennial. About 60 people, including Zach’s friends, professionals, and autism awareness supporters, attended the event. We would like to share his story and more about the art show, "Composition of Color" with you. Composition of Color Although Zachary Inkeles has been creating

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At Herzl, a local Jewish Day School, each grade chooses a mitzvah (good deed) project for the duration of the school year. The 4th grade students and teachers chose JFS this year. Tracey Douglas, one of the parents, says, "The kids collect weekly tzedakah (charity) money, and we are also trying to include other ways of giving/becoming involved and hope that the team will gain an understanding

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While the Colorado unemployment rate is still at 7.7% (as of February), we at JFS are doing our part to lower that number! The Employment Resource Alliance (ERA) is a job search and counseling program of JFS that started last September. The ERA conducts one-on-one training to individuals in the areas of goal setting, developing leads, interviewing, writing resumes, networking, and accessing

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National Volunteer Week begins this Sunday, April 18th and runs through April 24th. As Metro Volunteers stated, "This national celebration is about inspiring, recognizing, and encouraging people to seek out imaginative ways to engage in their communities. It's about demonstrating to the nation that by working together, we have the fortitude to meet our challenges and accomplish our goals.

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You don't want to miss this exciting event. Get your tickets today! Learn more about the featured speaker, Christopher Buckley, through this video.

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Since it’s our 100th post, we thought we would recap some of our favorite posts since we started the blog in September 2008. We hope you enjoy (and indulge us in) this walk down memory lane! Please help us celebrate this milestone by leaving comments about your favorite post(s)! 2008 September: We wrote our first post to introduce the new Web site, blog, and agency branding. The new look of

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Jewish Family Service and the Synagogue Council of Greater Denver partnered again this year to provide foods needed for a complete Passover Seder to families in need in our community through the Passover Project. Each meal included a kosher chicken as well as other necessary (and Kosher for Passover) items such as matzo, matzo meal, gefilte fish, candles, eggs, and fresh produce. This program is

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"Thank you so very much for helping my family (even though we are not Jewish). Your help with rent kept us off of the streets and in our home, which is much safer and warmer!!!" -Appreciative Family Safety Net Client

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Happy Birthday to Adele Sollender, JFS Senior Solutions and JFS at Home client, who celebrated her 89th birthday earlier this month! Adele receives a variety of in-home services through JFS that allow her to remain independent in her own home. Since Adele's only relatives live in Europe, JFS has become her extended family. You can learn more about Adele's story and how much she values the help

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JFS has two new ways you can support our programs and services: purchase King Soopers reloadable gift cards or donate items to the Weinberg Food Pantry that are in high-demand each month.King Soopers Neighborhood Reward Program Help raise funds for JFS when you buy your groceries by purchasing a gift card from us in the amount of $20. Take your gift card to your King Soopers store and load more

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Though it's not an incredible amount of money, $47.10 might be the difference for some families between having a Passover Seder and going without. The Synagogue Council of Greater Denver and Jewish Family Service are partnering again this year to provide foods needed for a complete Passover Seder to families in need in our community and we need your help.We prefer cash donations because we can

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Did you know that the JFS Weinberg Food Pantry provides emergency food assistance to an average of 1,800 individuals per month? Until now, we have given every individual a pre-packed box of food according to family size. However, the Pantry manager realized that giving everyone the same box of food is like giving everyone a size six shoe; one size does not fit all. Plus, statistics show that an

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So you answered yes to the above question, but you don't know where to start? JFS is currently seeking volunteers for our Bikur Cholim (Visiting the Sick) Para-chaplain Program.Bikur Cholim para-chaplains provide spiritual support and a Jewish connection through holiday services and regular visits to isolated members of the Jewish community, such as residents in nursing homes, assisted living

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As part of a recent leadership trip across the Midwest, 19 students from Yeshiva University in New York toured SHALOM Denver, a division of Jewish Family Service. While the students enjoyed kosher pizza, Ezra Shanken, Allied Jewish Federation’s senior manager of the Young Adult Department, presented information about young Jewish leaders in Denver.Arnie Kover, JFS director of disability and

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We are sad to report that Audrey Reich, an original JFS Group Home resident, passed away earlier this week at the age of 81. She endured various health challenges in recent years, but just kept on “doing her thing” with gusto until last week. Over the past week, her health conditions took a bad turn and she passed, easily and peacefully, with the support of her family, our dedicated staff, fellow

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In honor of Jewish Disability Awareness Month, and in preparation for Jewish Disabilities Awareness Day on February 21st, we want to share a letter from Anna Lazaroff, a Jewish Disabilities Network (JDN) client’s mother, about her experiences with the JDN.Our son, Andy, moved into an apartment of his own about two years ago. The idea of Andy moving out of our family home was difficult for all of

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The mission of Jewish Disability is to unite Jewish communities and organizations for the purpose of raising awareness and supporting meaningful inclusion of people with disabilities and their families in every aspect of Jewish life.On Sunday, February 21st, the Jewish Disabilities Network will host the 2nd annual Jewish Disabilities Awareness Day from 1 to 4 p.m. at the Robert E. Loup Jewish

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Did you know that you can create centerpieces filled with food for your next event and donate the food to JFS's Weinberg Food Pantry? You get a festive, convenient product, and the good feeling of helping others in need. The Bell family recently created centerpieces for their daughter, Sally's Bat Mitzvah. Sally's mom, Judy describes their experience below.We chose to make centerpieces for JFS

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Recently, Rabbi Eliot Baskin, Jewish community chaplain, spoke at Allied Jewish Federation's staff giving event about his work. Gretchen Koplin, senior manager of planning and allocations at Allied Jewish Federation, openly shared her struggle with cancer and spoke about the help she received from Rabbi Baskin during this difficult time in her life. Having helped to produce the staff giving event

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After many months of hard work, our 2009 annual report has arrived! Each year we pick a theme for the annual report, and this year we chose "A Day in the Life of JFS" to give donors an idea of what JFS staff, clients, and volunteers experience on a daily basis. Eric Hübler, a local copywriter and former Denver Post staff writer, volunteered his time to interview many staff members and volunteers

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Last week, JFS had its staff holiday party. The festivities included a potluck lunch, Hanukkah menorah lighting, and a gift exchange game. The game is always fun and brings out the worst in people because it involves plotting, schemeing, and stealing other people's gifts! In all seriousness, it was a great lunch where co-workers from different departments got to socialize and catch up with one

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JFS is a sponsor of Heebonism, a Christmas Eve bash for Jews! When: Dec. 24, 8:30 PM until the wee hours of Xmas morningWhere: The JET Hotel - 1612 Wazee St, DenverTix: $18 in advance; $25 cash or check at the door (or $20 with three non-perishable food items for JFS) Click here to find out more and buy tickets.

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Last weekend, Adina Krausz, Jewish Disabilities Network (JDN) coordinator, hosted a Hanukkah party for participants of the group and their families. About 30 people attended and enjoyed traditional Hanukkah foods including latkes with applesauce and traditional jelly donuts, sufganiot. Adina's husband, Daniel lit the menorah and led everyone in singing the blessings and Hanukkah songs.

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Jewish Family Service recently honored community leaders Brent and Julie Morse, and David Friedman at Reel Hope-Take 14, our annual movie-themed fundraiser at Regal Cinemas Continental Theatre in Denver. Despite difficult economic times, the event grossed $370,000! Our heartfelt thanks to all the wonderful community-minded individuals and organizations that support the agency through this event!

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Thank you to Westword and its readers for helping our clients have a brighter holiday season!

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Thanks to everyone who attended Reel Hope-Take 14, our annual movie fundraiser, last night! We hope you all enjoyed the event and learned more about JFS and our honorees, Brent and Julie Morse and David Friedman. Since we're exhausted from working the event until late last night, we're going to keep this blog post brief! We'll provide a full event re-cap with photos next week.We'd love your

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With Thanksgiving and the holiday season upon us, we wanted to share what some of our staff members are thankful for: "That I have woken up every morning for the past 32 years loving my job! I'm also thankful for my children, my family, and friends."-Yana Vishnitsky, President & CEO"For my health, family, and freedom!"-Marlene Adam, Payroll Accountant"I am thankful for all the daily blessings my

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Each year, Jewish Family Service is astounded by the generosity of individuals and organizations who provide food and gifts for people we serve during the holiday season. Your care and thoughtfulness makes a significant impact on those who receive them. One way you can help out this holiday season is through our Bright Holidays program. The Bright Holidays program allows donors to provide

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Representing JFS at Home as sponsors of the Young@Heart Chorus, we had the opportunity to attend the "Alive and Well" performance at the Wells Fargo Theater at the Convention Center last weekend. The Young@Heart is a rowdy bunch of 70 and 80-year-olds singing music "your mother wouldn't like." In fact, they are positively attracted to the bad boys and naughty girls of the last 50 years, covering

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All the movie buzz lately is about the highly anticipated New Moon, the second installment of Stephenie Meyer's successful Twilight romance series. Everywhere you look lately, someone is talking about this movie! Our local Fox affiliate, KDVR has a dedicated section on its Web site!Guess what? You can be among the first to see New Moon at JFS's fundraiser, Reel Hope-Take 14 on December 3rd!Join

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Governor Ritter has proclaimed November to be Colorado Family Caregiver Appreciation Month to honor the contributions that family caregivers make to help their loved ones who are not able to care for themselves.It is a reality today, more than ever, that many of us are caring for a spouse, an older parent, or other family member while also taking care of our own children, working full time, and

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Earlier this week, Colorado Senior Connections (CSC) held a Friends and Family party at Berkshires at Lowry. CSC enhances the physical and emotional well-being of elderly apartment residents by providing wellness, recreational, social, physical, and mental health services, as well as resources to outside community agencies. Through this program, seniors continue to grow and learn, remain

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Our community counts on us to help those among us who have fallen on hard times. This year, your support is especially important to help people going hungry, living with a disability, seeking mental health guidance, and combating loneliness but not wanting to give up independence. See how your support changes lives... Sarah Sankey, Weinberg Food Pantry "A friend told me about the Weinberg Food

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This morning we braved the snowy roads to make an appearance at this year's Colorado Nonprofit Association Fall Conference at the Sheraton in downtown Denver. Hundreds of people are here for the numerous breakout sessions about marketing, fundraising, public policy, board and volunteers, human resources, and other focus areas. In addition, there are 60 exhibit booths for attendees to visit to

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Jewish Family Service desperately needs your help to provide a Thanksgiving meal for our Weinberg Food Pantry clients who might otherwise not be able to celebrate the holiday. Please contribute any of the items on the list below or provide a complete holiday meal for one family (the average cost is approximately $43.08). Frozen turkeysDisposable aluminum foil roasting pansCanned yams or sweet

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Last year, JFS and the Denver web design firm, Xylem-CCI, created a new, user-friendly Web site that has helped clients, donors, media, and the general public access information about our agency. The Web site spotlights the agency’s new brand, provides ease of navigation, and integrates with the agency’s blog and social media presence. The content-rich Web site features a video library, press

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Because SHALOM Denver employs and trains people with disabilities, we are offering a 15% discount on all digital printing, mailing, packaging, and assembly orders placed during the month of October for National Disability Employment Awareness Month. All work is performed quickly, accurately and affordably. In addition, you have the satisfaction of knowing that when you do business with us, you

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Recently, Temple Emanuel hosted Mitzvah Day, the congregation's annual social action event. This day provides a concerted congregational effort to help those in need, when families go out into the Denver community to do all types of volunteer work. Members give their time, their energy, and their talent as they participate in a variety of mitzvot. Some of the projects included yard clean up and

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October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month and this Sunday is the Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure in Denver, one of the nation's largest one-day breast cancer walks. You may not be aware that Jewish Family Service has two programs that support people battling cancer. The first program is Another Pair of Hands, which helps individuals faced with the challenge of cancer. Thanks to the generosity of

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While you are fasting for one day on Yom Kippur, many people in our community experience hunger year-round. This weekend when you attend holiday services at your synagogue, please remember to bring your canned food donations for the Weinberg Food Pantry. This year we are serving a larger number of people at the Pantry. More than ever, we need your help to provide nutritious food to people in need

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This morning, Dawn Richard, JFS development director, sent a very touching email to staff, board, and supporters. We want to share her message with you... Today is Erev Rosh Hashanah, the start of a New Year. We look back and we look forward. Trying to become better people. Honoring our world and those around us.This morning when I walked into the JFS building I looked straight ahead and locked

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During Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur, the Jewish New Year and High Holy Days, Jewish Family Service (JFS) reaches out to isolated Jewish seniors in a variety of ways to ensure that they have a meaningful holiday season.Throughout the month of September, JFS has been leading High Holy Day services for Jewish residents of long-term care facilities, assisted living facilities, a mental health center,

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Dean Prina, M.D. was recognized as a 7 Everyday Hero last night on KMGH-TV 7's newscast and tonight he will receive Metro Volunteers' Heart of Volunteerism award. We will post a link to the 7News piece as soon as it's available on our Facebook page.He serves as a board member and development chair at JFS. Dr. Prina was one of the first non-Jewish board members and plays an integral role in

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In April 2009, President Obama signed the Edward M. Kennedy Serve America Act into law, which states that September 11th be officially recognized as Patriot Day and National Day of Service and Remembrance.According to serve.gov, "The tragic events of September 11, 2001 inspired Americans to come together in a remarkable spirit of unity and compassion. It was a stark reminder that our fate as

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The Jewish Disabilities Network (JDN) hosted its fifth annual summer picnic at Westlands Park in Greenwood Village on Sunday, August 30th. JDN provides a single-point-of-entry to case management, information and referral, recreational activities, and Jewish cultural and educational opportunities for Jewish individuals with disabilities, and provides associated services to their families.About 55

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This summer has been busy for the senior residents of Sheridan Glen and Edgewater Plaza thanks to Colorado Senior Connections. Colorado Senior Connections is a program that enhances the physical and emotional well-being of elderly apartment residents by providing wellness, recreational, social, physical, and mental health services, as well as resources to outside community agencies.Through

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Last week, SHALOM Denver invited legislators to tour its job training site, talk with staff, and meet some of the people with disabilities who receive job training services.With the passage of the American Recovery & Reinvestment Act earlier this year, a policy framework was created to allow increased training; a framework that is currently being translated into on-the-ground action nationwide.

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Below is a letter from one of JFS's new volunteer para-chaplains, Lori Stine, who visits one of our Senior Solutions clients who lives in a nursing home. This is a letter she wrote to Donna Lutz, Nursing Home Outreach coordinator, and Nancy Benyamin, director of volunteer services. This is one of many examples of the difference one person can make in a family's life...Dear Donna and Nancy,Hello!

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We’re feeling like having a giveaway! Here it goes:Sign up for our e-newsletter by Friday, August 28th and be entered to win 2 tickets to the Colorado Rockies vs. Arizona Diamondbacks on Saturday, September 5th.These are great, covered seats in Section 124, Row 31, Seats 1 and 2. Also included with the tickets is a parking pass for the MVP Lot off of Blake Street between 22nd and Park Avenue.This

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This summer we had a marketing intern at JFS. Meet Naomi Rouff, a marketing major at the University of Colorado. A native of Denver, Naomi graduated from Thomas Jefferson High School and has volunteered in the JFS Weinberg Food Pantry several times."I was familiar with JFS from volunteering in the Pantry and I wanted the opportunity to learn more about nonprofit marketing," says Naomi. "It was a

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Determined to show her guests a good time but avoid waste, Karen Hübler of Denver came up with a refreshing alternative to flowers for the centerpieces at her son Noah’s bar mitzvah party at Temple Emanuel in July: gift baskets filled with items to be donated to the needy. When she learned about Jewish Family Service’s “Party with a Purpose” initiative, she chose the Harry and Jeanette Weinberg

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Sue Silverman recently participated in an eight-week bereavement support group through JFS’s Rafael Spiritual Healing Center. Sue’s daughter, Sarah, lost her three-year battle with Leukemia 10 years ago at the age of 16. During the years that Sarah was sick, Sue did absolutely everything she could to keep Sarah healthy, including spending many months in Durham, North Carolina for a cord blood

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Meet Karen Silverman, Bill Goldberg, and their daughters, Eliana and Margalit. This family has been volunteering with JFS for many years in a number of capacities. Before they had children, Karen and Bill came to JFS with their synagogue chavurah to assemble centerpieces to benefit the Weinberg Food Pantry. Then when their oldest daughter, Eliana, was in preschool at the JCC, the school did a

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Please vote for Jewish Family Service of Colorado to help us win a $25,000 social media makeover from MindComet! Voting ends July 31, so please vote soon and spread the word!Learn more...

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Meet Jovette. Now 35, she is one of eight children and lost both parents when she was about 20 years old. Around the same time, Jovette was in a serious car accident that left her then 10-month-old son Richard with a head injury and her with a long-term condition causing severe stomach aches and seizures.She came to Jewish Family Service of Colorado seven years ago through a welfare-to-work

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Farewell to Kenya Davis, JFS at Home schedule coordinator, whose last day will be July 31st. This week we had a party to wish her best of luck in her future endeavors. She will be missed!

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Sometimes our staff shows up at work dressed alike! Don't Michele and Linda look so cute in their matching outfits?

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Did you know that you can donate your gently used clothing, shoes, and household items to support the mental health programs at JFS? The funds raised through Healing Minds will subsidize the cost of counseling services for our clients. For your convenience, we have donation bins for clothing only located at our office in Tamarac Square, 3201 South Tamarac Drive in Denver. For household items, we

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The JFS Group Home recently hosted its annual croquet tournament. In addition to the residents, several Group Home friends and supporters, including event organizer, Scott Friedman, attended the tournament. Several played, while others cheered on the players and enjoyed a BBQ dinner.This year, Micah took the long-standing title of Champion away from Laurie! Congratulations, Micah!In other Group

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What does the 4th of July mean to you? Yana Vishnitsky, Russian immigrant and JFS President and CEO, says, "I am always grateful to be in a free country and I am reminded of this every time I celebrate a holiday like Thanksgiving and 4th of July."We also posed this same question to some of our coworkers and asked how they were celebrating the holiday. The most common answers were:

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Earlier this week, JFS hosted a cocktail reception for its Annual Meeting at the Hebrew Educational Alliance. At this meeting, JFS shared the past year's highlights with the community, installed new board members, bid farewell to outgoing members, and presented the 2009 Max Frankel Volunteer of the Year Award.Scott Friedman served as the emcee and added his humor and lightness to the event. Rabbi

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Last Saturday, Alysa Stanton became the world's first African-American female rabbi. We're proud to say that she is part of the JFS of Colorado family! More than 10 years ago, Alysa was trained as a JFS para-chaplain by Donna Lutz, Nursing Home Outreach coordinator, and Rabbi Eliot Baskin, JFS community chaplain."Alysa was so caring and loving," says Donna. "She cast a warm light on the whole

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On Monday of this week President Obama proclaimed June to be Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Pride Month.The proclamation states, "Forty years ago, patrons and supporters of the Stonewall Inn in New York City resisted police harassment that had become all too common for members of the lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) community. Out of this resistance, the LGBT rights

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Our last post for Mental Health Awareness Month was written by guest blogger, Evan Silverman, a JFS volunteer who was featured in Schizophrenia Digest.My name is Evan Silverman. I am 34 years old, grew up in Denver, and have worked at the Tattered Cover BookStore for more than 11 years. When I interviewed for my position at the bookstore, they asked me to describe myself in three words and I

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The JFS Executive Luncheon held earlier this month raised $153,000 for the agency’s programs and services, an accomplishment for a local nonprofit in the current economy. Featured speaker Frank Abagnale entertained and touched the hearts of 410 business and professional leaders at the DCPA Seawell Grand Ballroom. Many new faces and seasoned patrons came to hear Frank Abagnale’s story and show

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If one of your family members has been diagnosed with mental illness, then you and your family, no doubt, are experiencing a number of concerns, emotions, and questions about these disorders. In hearing that one of your family members has a mental illness, you may have experienced emotions such as shock, sadness, anxiety, confusion, etc. It is important to accept your feelings and seek out help

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With its recent rise in popularity, especially among celebrities like Oprah Winfrey, Ashton Kutcher, Lance Armstrong, and many others, you may have heard of Twitter, but may not understand what it is.According to Tweeternet.com, Twitter is a social networking and microblogging service that allows you answer the question, "What are you doing?" by sending short text messages 140 characters in

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Bullying is not just a schoolyard phenomenon anymore. The school bully can harass your child in, and from, the comfort of home. When this happens, your child becomes the victim of cyberbullying; sending or posting harmful or cruel text and/or images using the internet or other digital communication devices. Experts offer the following pointers for parents:Tell your child you want to know if they

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Did you know that suicide is the third leading cause of death for 10-19 year-olds in the United States? According to the American Academy of Pediatrics, 60 percent of high school students said they had thought about killing themselves and about 9 percent said they had tried at least once. These are shocking statistics, but it is also known that most youth who die by suicide suffer from a mental

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When you aren’t feeling well physically, help from your physician is just a phone call away. However, the path to healing spiritually isn’t always as clear. The truth is, healing emotionally is just like healing physically — you can’t do it alone.The Rafael Spiritual Healing Center provides spiritual and psychological support for people dealing with death, grief, chronic illness, or profound life

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May is Older Americans Month and Older Coloradans Month. This year’s national theme is “Living Today For a Better Tomorrow,” and we all must work together to give older adults the tools they need to make healthy decisions.Jewish Family Service (JFS) provides a variety of services through JFS Senior Solutions and JFS at Home to help older adults stay strong, well, and independent. Our experienced

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Is life going up in flames? Are you suffering through a nasty divorce, a devastating layoff, or even prolonged depression? Life's difficulties are hard to avoid, and we might get stuck in them and not see a way out. That's when getting help from a professional may be imperative.But how do you go about finding the right help? Wisdom, life experience, and empathy are vital in a therapist. After all

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According to Mental Health America, more and more Americans are suffering due to increasing economic troubles piled on to the stress of work and family demands. In fact, 58 percent of Americans reported struggling in their lives at the end of 2008, according to the Gallup-Healthways Well-Being Index. This represents an increase of more than 22 million Americans who reported struggling earlier in

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As you may know, common household tasks can become major challenges for those who are undergoing treatment to fight breast cancer. These circumstances can be especially hard if you are juggling your own health care needs with the needs of your loved ones. If this situation sounds familiar to you, JFS has a program that can help.Another Pair of Hands offers vital homemaker services to individuals

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While you are outside catching some sun and enjoying the wonderful weather we are having, don’t forget to purchase your tickets to the JFS Executive Luncheon on May 12th where you can catch Frank Abagnale.Abagnale will be speaking about his amazing true story, which was depicted in the film Catch Me If You Can.Buy tickets online or call (303) 597-5000 x 365.--Kari Alpen and Alaina Green, JFS

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Attention all parents looking to get your teenagers out of the house this summer - the Weinberg Food Pantry has openings for summer volunteers.Teens that are at least 13 years old are invited to apply for positions in the Youth Corps at Jewish Family Service. Youth Corps participants must be able to work at least one day per week in the Pantry. Volunteers are asked to set a regular work day and

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Mark Krivel is a dedicated JFS volunteer who spends eight hours per week helping out in the office with a variety of invaluable tasks. We're proud to announce that he will receive the CWEE (Center for Work Education and Employment) Volunteer of the Year Award for 2009 on April 23rd.Mark is being honored for his continued commitment to tutoring CWEE’s participants as they work toward getting their

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The theme for National Volunteer Week, commemorated April 19-25, is "Celebrating People in Action." The theme captures the meaning behind this signature week - honoring the individuals who dedicate themselves to taking action and solving problems in their communities.Thank you to all our volunteers who give selflessly to our agency! Whether it's by visiting seniors, working in the Weinberg Food

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