Fifth Candle:
A Celebration of Giving
A FREE Chanukah event like no other! Candle lighting, activities giving back to local agencies, Chanukah food, crafts, cookie decorating and more. Accepting donations of new hats and mittens and gently-used children's books at the door. Attend, volunteer, or become a community partner.
Wednesday, Dec. 28
5:30-7:30 p.m.
St. Paul JCC,
1375
St. Paul Ave.
Fifth Candle Event Volunteer opportunities:
On Dec. 28th, want to share in
the fun and lend a helping hand too?
Greeters & Monitors for the American Red Cross Blood Drive 5-7 PM
Chanukah Family Fun Zone; Bounce House attendants, Dreidel Monitor, Craft Monitor - 5:15-7:30 PM
Mitzvah Projects Monitor- 5:15-7:30 PM
or 651-255-4735 to sign up or answer questions.
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Keeping the Spirit Alive:
A conference for caregivers and those supporting a loved one with Dementia
Sunday, April 30, 2017
8 am - 1:45 pm
Adath Jeshurun Congregation
10500 Hillside Lane W, Mtka
Free and open to the public.
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Cold nose, warm heart: nothing warms up a cold winter day like a Puppy Parade!
Join us and bring some puppy love to our program participants at AlterCare in St. Louis Park! Folks are always warmed when we visit with our furry friends. All you need is your dog and your pet's up-to-date vaccination record.
Thursday, Jan. 19
11 a.m.
Deikel Family AlterCare
on the campus of Sholom Home West (3620 Phillips Parkway, St. Louis Park).
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Do you love a good "to do" list?
Our clients could use some help for quick fixes like changing lightbulbs, batteries and other odd jobs around their homes. This is such a simple way to give an hour and get the satisfaction of helping someone in need cross things off their to-do list!
Completely flexible hours around your personal schedule.
To assist, contact Deb Savitt, Community Involvement Manager,
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Gilda's Club Twin Cities
presents:
When Dreams Don't
Come True
A three session FREE workshop for everyone who has been impacted by cancer, not just those who have lost someone.
Thursdays,
Jan. 12, 19 and 26
5-6:30 p.m.
GCTC Clubhouse
10560 Wayzata Blvd., Minnetonka.
Workshops facilitated by Barbara Rudnick, JFCS Family Life Education Program Manager and AskBarbara columnist.
RSVP:
Program@
gildasclubtwinc
ities.org
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Judy Halper,
JFCS CEO
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Facebook has been busy reminding us that the end of 2016 is approaching - and with that reminder - sending its users small photo collages of our most recent trips around the sun. Who can resist reviewing and reveling in the events of the past 365 days? This electronic, nostalgic look-back is a helpful reminder of accomplishments and celebrations for individuals and for organizations like JFCS!
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GIVE2016: A time for year-end gratitude and giving
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The end of the year is a time of celebration for many. Parties, food, friends, holiday celebrations and perhaps some travel.
At JFCS we are grateful for all that we have to celebrate, but we know that for some, this time of year poses significant and unique challenges. So, as 2016 comes to a close, while we celebrate the success of having served nearly 16,000 people in the Jewish and broader community, we continue to respond to requests for help without interruption.
Through year-end support, we partner with our donors to ensure that we are poised to address ever-increasing needs as we head into 2017. Gifts made to JFCS are used to provide nearly 40 programs and services to people of all backgrounds. Our success is measured by the stories of those who are feeling less isolated, those who are feeling more support and encouragement, and those who are achieving success day by day.
It is reported that nearly 30 percent of a non-profits' annual donations come in the month of December. We are working hard every day to ensure that all donors have an opportunity to give, that donors understand and learn about where their dollars are going, and most important, that JFCS continues to be a premier organization and a top choice for donor giving.
We recognize there are many choices for year-end giving and we hope you consider JFCS as one of those! Thank you in advance for continuing to support the critical work of JFCS - each and every donation makes a huge impact.
For further information or questions regarding year-end giving, please contact Dana Rubin, Development Director at 952-542-4803, or [email protected].
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Picture This: Cookies & Canvas
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Artist Judy Freeman
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PJ Library recently hosted
Cookies & Canvas
, an amazing event with "artist extraordinaire" Judy Freeman! It was a wonderful multi-generational party and a fantastic time was had by all. Parents, grandparents, special friends and kids got to draw, play and enjoy cookies and milk together. See more pics here.
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A huge thank you to our recent volunteers!
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Benefit co-chairs
Robin Landy and Lauren Weiser
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Benefit volunteers
Angie Podvin and Tim Lester
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NextGen: A new approach to giving
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NextGen has a new way of allocating funds through its
Circle of Giving
Since its launch in 2011, the JFCS NextGen program has provided a unique giving opportunity for young adults to make donations and then see the impact of their contribution directly through volunteering. Outside of NextGen's three annual social events, at which funds are raised for at least one pre-specified project, funds donated to the NextGen Gives Annual Campaign have previously been allocated only by the NextGen Board.
This year's Campaign is taking a different approach, in which all NextGen participants that make a donation are offered the chance to participate first-hand in the allocation of funds.
On Dec. 8, 28 NextGen Board Members and donors took part in the first-ever NextGen Giving Circle Meeting. After reviewing five proposals, the group voted on how to allocate a total of $3,000. During the meeting, facilitated by NextGen Gives Campaign Co-Chairs Emily & Maksim Grinberg, funds were awarded to JFCS Emergency Financial Assistance, the Parent-Child Home Program, Financial Assistance for Holocaust Survivors, Solutions to Senior Hunger, and a volunteer project with the Jeremiah Program.
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Congratulations JFCS Career Services:
Mpls. 2016 Adult Service Partner of the Year!
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The Minneapolis Employment and Training (MET) program named JFCS its 2016 Adult Service Partner of the Year in recognition of our success in helping Minneapolis residents find high-quality employment. The Minneapolis City Council Community Development & Regulatory Services Committee presented the award to JFCS in a ceremony on Nov. 29. Pictured with JFCS staff are Laura Beeth, Minneapolis Workforce Council Chair and System Director Talent Acquisition for Fairview Health Services (far left), and Deb Bahr-Helgen, Director of City of Minneapolis Employment and Training (far right). Thank you to MET for the recognition and thank you to our Career Services staff for all the great work they do!
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At JFCS, we are grateful for the ongoing support we receive from all of our sponsors.
Visit
www.jfcsmpls.org
for a complete list of our sponsors.
Hag Sameach
Lead Sponsor: Clara Ruth Kaner Children's Fund, a designated fund of the Minneapolis Jewish
Federation's Jewish Community Foundation
PJ Library
Founding Sponsor: Harold Grinspoon Foundation
Founding Sponsor: Richard and Beverly Fink Family Foundation
Founding Sponsor:
The Louis Herman Memorial Fund, a designated fund of the Jewish Community Foundation of the Minneapolis Jewish Federation
Founding Sponsor:Harry and Sandy Lerner
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