Dear Friends,
I hope your summer is going swimmingly. We are busy, busy, busy at JFS!
We officially opened our new branch office at Chai House; recently-arrived refugees are filling our vocational ESL classes; and we are covered in beautiful new backpacks.
Wherever your summer travels take you, know that we love to see you. Come visit us - on the Levy Family Campus and at Chai House.
B'shalom,
Mindy
3rd Annual "Equipped to Learn"
Backpack Drive
Now through July 26th
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Bonnie and her granddaughter Zoey donate backpacks |
There's just one week left to help 200 students be ready when school starts next month.
Please help us give them a great start to their school year.
There are multiple ways you can help:
1.
Click on any of the suggested supplies lists below and then go shopping.
OR
2. Pick up a gift idea tag at various stations throughout the
Levy Family Campus, or at one our
community partner locations:
Congregation Beth David
Congregation Beth Am
Congregation Sinai
Temple Beth Torah
Temple Emanu-El
3.
Purchase school supplies and/or gift cards online via Target.com and have them sent directly to JFS. Just
Special High Holidays Grief Group
Sunday, September 10th 10:30 a.m to Noon in the JFS classroom
JFS is hosting a special grief group to provide support during the High Holidays to those individuals who have experienced the loss of a family member.
This special time of year can be challenging when we are confronting the loss of loved ones. Please come join us to share thoughts and receive support and feedback in a safe and welcoming environment.
Lisa Warner, LCSW, JFS Director of Clinical and Social Services, will be facilitating this group.
Thank You
Jewish Federation of Silicon Valley!
We are grateful to Jewish Federation of Silicon Valley for our annual allocation and reduced rate occupancy, which helps us in a big way. We are also thankful for our Chai Starter grant for Quality of Life Scholarships for seniors; as well as our Giving Circle grants for back to school shoes, Project NOAH and Welcome to America baskets.
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Help those in need this summer!
JFS SV Accomplishments FY 2016-17
It was another great year of accomplishment for JFS SV.
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JFS SV HomeCare Services offers a range of non-medical care for older or disabled adults in Santa Clara County, including personal care, domestic duties, medication, transportation, companionship, and mobility.
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