November 2017
JFS Newsletter
Spotlight - "Pantry Champions"
This month's "Pantry Champion" is Congregation Beth Emeth. 

JFS received an amazing donation from their annual High Holiday Food Drive. We are so grateful for the generosity and support of the Congregation! Their donations yielded a bounty of food for our clients in need.

All 0f the donated foods are now available in our "Bag Hunger Food Pantry" which provides JFS clients with supplemental food and toiletry items.

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Program Updates
Movies That Matter: The Refugee Experience - SOLD OUT! moviesthatmatter

Saturday, November 4 is our final thought-provoking night of film, discussion, and refreshments at the Delaware Art Museum, hosted by Jewish Family Services in partnership with the First Unitarian Church of Wilmington. 

"The White Helmets" profiles the volunteer rescue workers who put their lives on the line to save civilians amidst the turmoil and violence in Syria and Turkey. Our special guest speakers for this evening include U.S. Senator Chris Coons and Mark Hetfield, CEO of HIAS.



"Dear Sarah..." dearsarah
JFS Answers Community Members' Questions
JFS is publishing a new advice column that will appear in each issue of the Jewish VOICE monthly newspaper. Submit your questions , and  receive answers and advice from one of our licensed therapists. Names and details will be altered in published letters to protect your privacy. All letters will be answered and can be viewed on our website.
 

LET'S FACE IT! 
Portraits From VolunteeringPortraits
An exhibition of Paul Simon's larger-than-life pastel portraits.


Since retiring, Paul Simon has volunteered with JFS, providing  transportation, shopping  assistance, and  other companionship services for those who can no longer drive, through the Brandywine Village Network (BVN). He also volunteers with JFS Refugee Integration Support  Effort (RISE), providing assistance to refugee families who have recently arrived in Delaware and the US. 

In addition to the satisfaction he receives from helping those in need, Paul found the faces of those he helps to be intriguing and expressive subjects for his larger-than-life pastel portraiture. 

Read The News Journal profile of Paul  here .


Future Net and Media Matters Camp Camp
Multi-Faceted Camp helps Students Think about Future Careers
From developing a public service announcement about underage drinking and peer pressure to creating individualized resumes to visiting local employers, the students from Future Net and Media Matters Camp gained a broad scope of valuable work skills and experience to get them on the road to thinking about future careers and employment. 
 
READ MORE (from the " Delaware  Division of
Vocational Rehabilitation" newsletter)


Get Involved Volunteer  
RISE WITH REFUGEES!
We need your help to raise funds for our Refugee Integration Support Effort.

When refugees seek a home in Delaware, JFS helps them settle here and raise their families in freedom and safety. With your help, we will continue to assist newcomers to America and mobilize hundreds of volunteers to welcome them.


No amount is too small. 
Thank you for making Delaware a place where refugees are welcome.
HELP A FAMILY THIS THANKSGIVING!
Every year, with the help of community members and faith-based organizations, JFS provides Thanksgiving Baskets to our clients who need a little extra help to get through the holidays.

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Upcoming Events  Events
Let's Face It! 
Paul Simon's Portraits From Volunteering
FREE
A gallery show of BVN and RISE volunteer Paul Simon's pastel portraits.

Wednesday, November 1 - Friday, December 29
Monday - Friday
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday
12:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Friday, November 3
OPENING RECEPTION
5:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Blue Streak Gallery 
1721 Delaware Avenue
Wilmington, DE 19806

Wednesday, November 1 - Thursday, November 30

Congregation Beth Emeth 
Entrance Gallery
300 W Lea Boulevard
Wilmington, DE 19802


CONTACT FOR MORE INFO:  (302) 478-9411 or  jgrinberg@jfsdelaware.org
ASK - Alphabet Soup Kids FREE
A support group for kids ages 12-18 that identify as GLBTQ+.

Saturday, November 4 & 18
Doors Open - 11:00 AM
Support Group - 11:15 AM - 12:30 PM
Social Group - 12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
JFS  
99 Passmore Road
Wilmington, DE 19803

CONTACT SHARON TO REGISTER:  cztwins@hotmail.com  
Movies That Matter: The Refugee Experience
FREE
Saturday, November 4
THE WHITE HELMETS
5:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Delaware Art Museum
2301 Kentmere Parkway
Wilmington, DE 19806

PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED:
Trauma & Recovery in Israeli Society
Through Cinema w/ Guest Speaker Ayal Baer
FREE
Thursday, November 9
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Siegel JCC  
101 Garden of Eden Road
Wilmington, DE 19803

CONTACT FOR MORE INFO:  (302) 427-2100 or Dana@shalomdel.org
Healing Hearts for Divorcing Parents
$85
Saturday, November 11
9:00 AM - 3:30 PM
JFS  
288 E Main Street
Newark, DE 19711

CONTACT FOR MORE INFO:  (302) 478-9411 or  jgrinberg@jfsdelaware.org
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Jewish Family Services of Delaware
99 Passmore Road
Wilmington, DE 19803

(302) 478-9411