JFS in the News!

JFS has been spotlighted in several news stories this month, including feature stories on 7News and 9News and articles in the Denver Post and Rocky Mountain News. In case you missed the coverage, here's a re-cap:

Counseling

JFS's school-based counseling program, KidSuccess, was featured on 9News in a story about the effects the economy has on children. JFS Counselor Kristen Simpson-Chandler, who is interviewed in the piece, says the agency's counselors are seeing more students this year because they are feeling confused or angry after situations like parents being laid off or hearing that there may be no presents for the holidays this year.

Stacey Weisberg, JFS Counseling Center director, conducted a live interview on the same topic on 7News. She talked about how children are the smallest victims of the economy and warning signs when kids feel stressed or worried. In addition to discussing the KidSuccess program, she informed viewers about the JFS Counseling Center and how accessible help is during these difficult times - counseling services are available on a sliding-fee scale and most insurance plans are accepted. We're working on getting a link on our Web site to this story.

Reel Hope
JFS's annual movie premiere fundraiser was highlighted in an article by Joanne Davidson, Denver Post society reporter. She played with the fact that it was the fundraiser's 13th year and how superstitious people find that number unlucky. However, despite the state of the economy, the event was a success!

Family Safety Net
JFS's Family Safety Net program was a recipient of this year's Post-News Season to Share, a McCormick Foundation Fund that raises money for over 65 agencies serving disadvantaged children, people who are hungry, homeless, or in need of medical care. As the Rocky Mountain News article states, "Catching people before they fall is the goal of Jewish Family Service's emergency assistance program, Family Safety Net. The hungry and those in danger of losing their home can tap into the Safety Net's key programs: the Harry & Jeanette Weinberg Food Pantry, an emergency assistance plan, and the HOME Alliance, designed to prevent homelessness."

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--Alaina Green and Kari Alpen, JFS Marketing Department