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It’s hard to believe how quickly three years goes by! For several years now, JFCS has been implementing three-year strategic plans intended to direct the scope of our work and create measurable outcomes demonstrating our success in meeting our mission of sustaining healthy relationships, easing suffering, and offering support to people of all backgrounds and ages. Just recently, we engaged our Board of Directors and our staff in strategic planning to guide our work through the next three years. As is usually the case, the process of formulating a plan is every bit as satisfying as the ambitious goals we set forth. I encourage you to learn more about JFCS and the life-changing work we will do by checking out our new strategic plan.
You can access it on our website here. While you’re there, please spend some time on our new website and tell us what you think!
> Read Judy's column here.
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By Angie Podvin * Donor Services & Annual Campaign Manager
At JFCS, our mission is to provide essential services to people of all ages and backgrounds to sustain healthy relationships, ease suffering and offer support in times of need. JFCS staff see each interaction with clients as a unique opportunity to carry out this mission day after day, year after year, in the spirit of
tikkun olam – repairing the world.
Klara and her husband, Aleksander, came to the U.S. in 1995 from Yakutsk in northeastern Siberia. Since 2011, JFCS Senior Services has been there for Klara, providing help in many ways. We are home to those seeking to create a sense of community, to enhance and improve their lives, and for those seeking to make this possible.
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ALL YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT PRIDE 2017
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J-Pride brings together LGBTQ and allied folks in the Jewish community all year round, but June - LGBTQ Pride month - is an especially exciting month. Why June? The history of Pride goes back to the Stonewall Riots, which began on June 28, 1969, at the Stonewall Inn, a gay bar in New York City. Tired of being targeted by law enforcement and police, members of the LGBTQ community decided to fight back when law enforcement and police attempted to raid the bar. Led by some of the most marginalized in the community, Stonewall marked a turning point in the fight for LGBTQ rights.
Now, Pride parades take place in June all over the world, as we celebrate how far the LGBTQ community has come - and think about how much more there is to do. From our annual happy hour to Twin Cities Pride, J-Pride is looking forward to celebrating with all of you.
J-Pride Founding Sponsor: Lisa Heilicher
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DON'T MISS
THIS IS HUNGER! JOIN JFCS ON JUNE 28
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Becoming increasingly involved with hunger relief, JFCS is proud to co-sponsor with Adath Jeshurun Congregation a traveling exhibit titled “This Is Hunger.” Two semi-trailers with interactive educational experiences to help all of us learn more about hunger in America will be set up in the parking lot of Adath from June 27-30. The exhibit was developed by MAZON, the national Jewish response to hunger.
There is no cost to view the 45-minute exhibit, but you must have a ticket to attend.
JFCS is hosting two viewings on Wednesday, June 28, at 5 p.m. and 6 p.m.
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WHAT TO SAY TO SOMEONE DEALING WITH LOSS
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By Barbara Rudnick • JFCS Family Life Education Program Manager
We will all experience major losses in our lives. Whether it is the death of a loved one, losing one’s home or job, a divorce, a medical diagnosis, chronic illness, etc., these are the losses that shake us to our core. These are the losses that disrupt our equilibrium and throw us off balance. These are the losses that affect every fiber of our being and send us into emotional turmoil. These are the losses that send us on the grieving path. The healing process for the pain that accompanies loss is grief. Healthy grieving is often intense and difficult. It is a life-changing journey. Do you know someone on this painful journey?
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MITZVAH MADNESS: VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
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Love a good honey-do list? Our clients could use a handy person like you to help them with quick adjustments and repairs in their homes. Change batteries, fix a sticking cabinet door, help with computer issues. Timing is flexible and based around your schedule. To help our seniors, contact Emily Saltzman, Community Services Director, at esaltzman@jfcsmpls.org or 952-542-4809.
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By Heather Renetzky • J-Pride Program Coordinator
This past Tuesday marked a year since I started with J-Pride. So much has happened in that time! My first exposure to J-Pride was as a participant. I went to one of J-Pride’s Chanukah Happy Hours and thought, “Wow! How cool! An organization working to gather together LGBTQ Jews!” Since then, and since taking on this role, it has been incredible to engage with so many people in the Jewish community and beyond, working to bring together LGBTQ Jews and their allies.
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JFCS CAREER SERVICES OPPORTUNITIES FOR VETERANS
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JFCS has several options assisting veterans with employment. Vets will specifically learn about opportunities for jobs and will have access to many services including job search and interview skills, résumé development, and networking.
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JFCS staff reach out at Veterans Career Fair
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WITH GRATITUDE:
HONORING JFCS STAFF ON THEIR MILESTONE ANNIVERSARIES
We thank these staff for their dedication to serving all in our community with compassion and excellence, and congratulate them on their milestone anniversaries at JFCS:
20 Years: Leah Temkin, Bob Tomasik
15 Years: Tonia Boike
10 Years: Anna Mostov, Stacey Spencer
5 Years: Marc Ingber, Rhonda Krolak, Danielle Rodin, Heather Stras
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PICTURE THIS – EVENT PHOTOS
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Jewish Family and Children's Service of Minneapolis | www.jfcsmpls.org
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