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What do parades, food and children all remind you of? If you said to yourself “July 4,” you would be both correct and wrong all at once! Yes, it’s true that all of the above are components of a picture-perfect Independence Day. It is also true that all three of those things have something to do with JFCS in June!
>Read Judy's column here
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Congratulations,
your kid just graduated!
Now what?
The road to finding a job can be overwhelming, but JFCS is here to help! Our highly trained Career Counselors provide one-on-one professional skill development and support including:
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Résumé development from Certified Professional Resume Writers (CPRW)
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Social media strategies
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Interviewing skills
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Networking opportunities and more
Our full array of Career Services helps job seekers prepare for success in today’s competitive job market and empowers people to explore and identify their visions of career success.
To get started call: 952-417-2111
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WHY I GIVE: JACKIE'S STORY
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By Jackie Henning • JFCS Grant Writer and Parent-Child Home Program Partnership Coordinator
Everyone has at least one giving story. Here’s mine. Maybe parts of it will resonate with yours.
Chapter One – That was then:
I started working at JFCS in August 2005 as a Grant Coordinator. My first task was to meet with staff members from all of our programs to learn about what we do. I was bowled over with information and unfamiliar vocabulary – kashrut, mitzvah, shul, tikkun olam, tzedakah. The 3 C’s of grant writing are be “Clear,” “Concise” and “Compelling”! I wasn’t sure if I could be any of those!
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MITZVAH MADNESS: VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
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Sunday, June 25
Twin Cities PRIDE
Are you enthusiastic and outgoing? Do you get energy from short, quick interactions with people? Then volunteer with J-Pride at our booth in Loring Park on Sunday, June 25th! We have a few open slots left:
Or contact Heather Renetzky, J-Pride Program Coordinator, with questions at hrenetzky@jfcsmpls.org.
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June 27 and June 29
9:30-11:30 a.m. at JFCS
Hag Sameach Summer Prep
JFCS's beloved program ensures joyous Chanukah and Passover celebrations by providing gifts and holiday ritual items to families and individuals in need. Volunteers are needed this summer
to sort and organize our gift donation inventory, making upcoming holiday program shifts as easy and efficient as possible. It's a great way to keep cool while doing a fun mitzvah project! Join a scheduled shift, or let us know if another time works better for your group. Please note, July and August shift dates and times will be announced soon.
Contact Mindy Teele at mteele@jfcsmpls.org or
952-542-4870 to sign up.
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June 27 - June 30
This is Hunger
Volunteers are needed for this touring exhibit that brings us face to face with the stark realities of hunger. Located in the parking lot of Adath Jeshurun Congregation, volunteers will serve as greeters, welcoming visitors and staffing a sign-in table.
or contact Jaye Snyder at: JayeSnyder@earthlink.net.
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J-Pride Happy Hour
On June 12, J-Pride kicked off PRIDE celebrations with their annual Gearing Up for Pride Happy Hour & Nosh! Guests enjoyed schmoozing, snacking, and zine making at Surly Brewing Company!
J-Pride Founding Sponsor: Lisa Heilicher
NextGen Giving Circle Meeting
NextGen held its second Giving Circle meeting on June 13. NextGen donors discussed five possible projects to support with their combined contributions. Through their generosity and guidance, NextGen will provide meaningful experiences to Jewish Big Brother/Big Sister pairs, and help families served by PRISM and JFCS Hag Sameach have a joyful holiday season this winter.
JFCS NextGen Summer Party 2017 guests that choose to make an additional donation when they register will be invited to join the next Giving Circle meeting this winter. See below for more information on the Summer Party.
NextGen Sponsor: Cindy and Perry Witkin
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J-Pride at PRIDE
Sunday, June 25
Join J-Pride and Eshel as we do the 'Hora Down Hennepin' for the 12th year in a row at Twin Cities Pride! Everyone is welcome. After the parade, all marchers are invited to a bagel nosh at the J-Pride booth in Loring Park. Parade step-off is 11 a.m. on June 25.
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NextGen Summer Party
Tuesday, July 11
Calling all NextGener’s (ages 21-36)! It’s time for the annual NextGen Summer Party. Come support a great cause (special projects and operating support for JFCS programs), while enjoying beers, snacks, and schmoozing on the LynLake Brewery rooftop. Register in advance and make your $10 registration donation for a free drink ticket at the door.
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Jewish Family and Children's Service of Minneapolis | www.jfcsmpls.org
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