Scoops of Summer
with PJ Library
Mark your calendars now for these fun
Scoops of Summer with PJ events.
Come join us throughout the summer at various locations to enjoy treats, meet new friends and see old ones, too!
Dates, time and places
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Eat Pizza and Raise Some Dough for JFCS!
A deliciously fresh, one-day-only fundraiser for JFCS.
Tuesday, July 12
11 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Pizza Rev
525 Blake Road North, Hopkins
More information here.
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Twin Cities Pride Booth
Enjoy the festival and lend a helping hand. Volunteer and be a greeter extraordinaire with J-Pride!
Sunday, June 26
Loring Park
Beginning at noon
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Nothing says summer like Hot Dogs!
Jones-Harrison Residence
3700 Cedar Lake Ave
Minneapolis
Join us as our Puppy Parade series continues on Sunday, June 26, from 1:30-2:30 p.m.
Please RSVP directly to Marnie Lazarus, Assisted Living Program Manager at Jones-Harrison Residence,
[email protected] or 612-925-7286.
Mark your calendars for Sunday, July 24, and Sunday, Aug. 14, from 1:30-2:30 p.m. as our parade of parades continues!
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JFCS' Jewish Big Brother/Big Sister Program
Looking for a meaningful relationship with a special Jewish child?
Our Jewish Big Brother/Big Sister program has a place for you. We will carefully match you with a "little" to help enhance his/her life. There surely is no question that it will enhance yours.
A consistent commitment and a big heart are what you need to get started!
For more information contact Bobbie Goldfarb, Big Brother/Big Sister Program Coordinator, at
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At JFCS, we are grateful for the ongoing support we receive from all of our sponsors.
Camp Scholarships
The Pohlad Family Foundation
Tankenoff Families Foundation
J-Pride
Founding Sponsor: Lisa Heilicher
PCHP
Founding Sponsor: Greater Twin Cities United Way
Founding Sponsor: N. Bud and Beverly Grossman Foundation
Founding Sponsor: Grotto Foundation
Founding Sponsor: Susan and Hart Kuller
Founding Sponsor: Lynne and Andy Redleaf
Lead Sponsor: General Mills Foundation
Lead Sponsor: David B. Gold Foundation
This program is made possible in part with a grant from the Minnesota Department of Education
Transportation
Founding Sponsor: The Deikel Family Foundation
Founding Sponsor: The Metropolitan Area Agency on Aging
Lead Sponsor:
Harold Roitenberg
Sponsor: Kelen Family Foundation
Sponsor: Stevens Square Foundation
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Judy Halper,
JFCS CEO
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Most everyone agrees about the importance school plays in a child's life. I'm a big fan of all the dedicated teachers out there who give their hearts and souls to educating our children and preparing them for work, leadership, and thoughtful endeavors. Without question, however, children need a break from the classroom (just as their teachers do!), and summer vacation provides the perfect "laboratory" for continued growth and learning.
That's why Jewish Family and Children's Service of Minneapolis is so proud to play an important role in helping more children each year attend summer camp.
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Thanks to all who helped us celebrate the power of people and possibility
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Roni Gingold and Randi Wolfish
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At our 106th Annual Meeting on June 14 we celebrated the many talented and generous people who make it possible for JFCS to fulfill its mission each year.
We extend a huge thank you to this year's Annual Meeting co-chairs Roni Gingold and Randi Wolfish, and all who volunteered to make it a spectacular evening! The Annual Meeting would not be possible without the dedicated work of these generous people.
See more photos here.
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Celebrate strength and pride with J-Pride
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In light of the recent tragedy in Orlando, Florida, we remind ourselves that June is the month in which we lift up and celebrate the strength of the LGBTQ community - perhaps this year more than ever.
Twin Cities Pride Parade and Festival
Join J-Pride and our sponsors in the parade as we march down Hennepin together. Wear your most festive attire to celebrate our 11th year at TC Pride - and don't forget your dancing shoes! After the parade, be sure to stop by our booth at the festival in Loring Park.
Sunday, June 26
Festival in Loring Park: We are in booth #P086, along W 15th across from Dunn Bros Coffee
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PCHP Graduation: The first of many to come
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On June 5th, 43 families celebrated at the Parent-Child Home Program (PCHP) Graduation event and ceremony.
Each year, multiple generations of families come to celebrate the commitment and achievements of children and parents who have worked together with in-home educators for this two-year program. As these graduates prepare to start kindergarten, we believe they are on the path to many academic graduations yet to come!
PCHP is an intensive home visiting program for low-income families with children ages 2-4 that addresses school readiness, parenting skills and child development. It helps underserved children bridge the achievement gap and prepare them for success in school by bringing highly-trained home visitors from the community into the homes of families for twice-weekly visits over a two-year period.
Learn more about JFCS' PCHP program here.
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With gratitude: Increased funding for Minnesota families to participate in PCHP
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Melvin Carter, Executive Director of the Minnesota Children's Cabinet,
Judy Halper, JFCS CEO and Beverly Grossman, PCHP Founding Sponsor at PCHP Graduation 2016.
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JFCS Services for Seniors: Deikel Transportation
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JFCS' professional Senior Services staff work closely with adults 60+ and their families to ensure safe, supported and independent living. Deikel Transportation provides curb-to-curb service to ambulatory adults living in our service area.
Call 952-546-0616 for details and information.
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Did you know: June is Alzheimer's & Brain Awareness Month
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It is common knowledge that Alzheimer's robs people of their ability to remember, but other truths about the disease remain unknown. Learn about the harmful misconceptions that keep people from seeking a diagnosis and that reduce access to needed resources and support services.
Uncover the truths and take action to help end this disease.
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