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Have you heard the good news—unemployment is at 4 percent in Minnesota! But before we break out the champagne, release the confetti and balloons and begin the parade, I should mention that it’s a bit premature to celebrate.
I hesitate to be the “killjoy,” but news about unemployment, or strides in the stock market and the strength of the American economy does not tell the full story of our community. In fact, it’s important to remember that unfortunately not all of us are doing substantially better.
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Its' that time of year again! Ready, Set,
Shop on Their Behalf: October 31 - November 9
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Find one-of-a-kind items and experiences at the JFCS Annual Online Auction! Proceeds from the auction support the critical work of JFCS, serving thousands in our community, our neighborhoods and our families each year.
Online Auction sponsors: Coordinated Business Systems, Ltd, Village Gives Back Foundation
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The Fabulous Raffle and $100 Pull: Longtime prize donors share why they always make sure to support our Annual
Laugh on Their Behalf Benefit
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JFCS is blessed to have hundreds of prize donors who participate in our Annual Benefit’s Raffle, Online Auction and $100 Pull. Four long-time business supporters of our Annual Benefit are Continental Diamond, Max’s jewelry store, Coordinated Business Systems, and Travel One. JFCS recently reached out to these businesses to ask why they support our Annual Benefit each year:
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Do you have your tickets for the Annual JFCS Laugh on Their Behalf Benefit on Dec. 2?
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Don't miss this special evening of fun, food and comedy as together we laugh on their behalf to support the critical work of JFCS. Get your tickets now to see comedian Ryan Hamilton and much more - all at the new location: The Minneapolis Marriott City Center!
Dessert Reception Underwriters - Cindi and Harold Goldfine
Reception Sponsor - Top Ten Liquors/Jon and Jill Halper
NextGen PreParty Sponsor - Randi and Barry Wolfish
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Give2017: Why I Give: Natalie's Story
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By Natalie Levin • JFCS Board Member
As a JFCS Board Member and donor, I often reflect on what JFCS has meant to me over the years. Many people on the JFCS Board have volunteered here before in different capacities, a few have been former employees and some have family members who have used JFCS services. For me, JFCS has played a much bigger role in my life.
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Announcing the JFCS ‘Next Century’ location, opening in 2018
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JFCS is thrilled to announce our “Next Century” location, which will be open in early 2018! JFCS – along with Minnesota-based Pope Architects and the building’s founding sponsor, the Stillman Family Foundation – is renovating an existing office and warehouse building in Golden Valley to create a welcoming home for 120 employees and clients in its 30-plus programs and services. The newly renovated building will provide JFCS with a permanent home for the first time in its 107-year-history.
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Bullying – What you can do to prevent it
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By Barbara Rudnick • Family Life Education Program Manager
October is a busy month for raising awareness. It is Breast Cancer Awareness month, Domestic Abuse Awareness month, National Bullying Prevention Month and Oct. 11 was National Coming Out Day, which raises awareness of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Questioning (LGBTQ) folks and issues.
This article is about bullying and, I believe, that most of you will find the information shocking and upsetting.
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October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month
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JFCS is proud to support National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM). Held each October, NDEAM aims to educate about disability employment issues and celebrate the many and varied contributions of America's workers with disabilities.
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JFCS is excited to announce we have received a grant to support services for people with dementia and their caregivers
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The MN Board on Aging has awarded JFCS a grant to complete memory screenings for clients ages 60-plus (including Somali- and Russian-speaking older adults), provide dementia caregiver coaching, conduct Dementia Friends trainings and provide Dementia Champion training for volunteers.
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Each year, Abbey Baker organizes a group of friends to volunteer together for Hag Sameach. Here's why…
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I have loved coordinating a group of friends to help wrap gifts for the Hag Sameach Program each year. Hag Sameach is an incredible program that not only serves those in need in our Jewish Community, but reaches out to all people during the holiday season. I initially felt compelled to help, and what started as a simple email to some friends and family a few years ago, has become a yearly tradition! What a great way to spend an evening—helping others who are less fortunate during the holiday times. Our yearly group spends a couple of hours laughing and catching up, but instead of doing it over drinks or dinner we can feel good that we have made a difference for our community! Hag Sameach has touched so many lives each year, and I am so glad that we can all be a small part of that!
Want to start your own volunteering tradition? Spots are still available for Chanukah Hag Sameach organizing, bagging, wrapping, and delivery.
Sign up Here
. Or contact Mindy Teele
at (952) 542-4880 or mteele@jfcsmpls.org for more information.
Thank you to our 2017 Hag Sameach Co-chairs for their diligent and generous work: Julie Engle, Sarene Engle, Nancy Garber, Sue Garnett, Diane Goldenberg, Karen Rubin, Doe Schlaifer, Suzie Singer and Suzann Yussen.
Hag Sameach Sponsor: Clara Ruth Kaner Children’s Fund, a designated fund of the Jewish Community Foundation of the Minneapolis Jewish Federation
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JFCS' Hag Sameach (Happy Holidays) program is looking for
new Gift Wrap Co-Chairs!
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Do you enjoy gift wrapping, working with volunteer groups, and bringing holiday joy to people in need? Then you might be just the right person to serve as a Gift Wrap Co-Chair for the JFCS Hag Sameach program. This position includes:
- Making sure volunteers have the correct materials at their stations for gift wrapping
- Updating the Hag Sameach Coordinator on needed materials
- Guiding and assisting gift wrap volunteers
- Helping recruit volunteers as needed
The current co-chairs have announced that 2017 will be their last year and they would love to train new co-chairs interested in this festive part of Hag Sameach! Hours scheduled for 2017 are Friday, Nov. 17 (approx. 2 hours for set-up); Sunday, Nov. 19 from 9 a.m.-4 p.m.; Monday, Nov. 27 and Tuesday, Nov 28 from 9 a.m.-9 p.m. (with breaks between shifts). Some heavy lifting is involved.
For more information, or to express your interest in becoming a co-chair, contact
Mindy Teele at (952) 542-4880 or mteele@jfcsmpls.org
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PJ Cares Parent Kick Off Event
PJ Cares kicked off a year of year of giving and social justice with PJ Library! See more pics of our Parent Kick- Off Event and join our
Facebook group PJ CARES to get involved!
This program is made possible through a grant from PJ Library, a program of the Harold Grinspoon Foundation, and PJ Library Alliance partners. PJ Library is locally funded in part through the Richard and Beverly Fink Family Foundation, the Louis Herman Memorial fund, a designated fund of the Jewish Community Foundation of the Minneapolis Jewish Federation, and a grant from Harry and Sandy Lerner, of Minneapolis.
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NextGen 2017 Fall Party
Thank you to all who attended the NextGen Fall Party at Libertine! Together they raised over $1,000, ensuring that JFCS will continue to meet community needs by delivering care in new, innovative ways to remain at the forefront of bettering people's lives.
NextGen Sponsor: Cindy and Perry Witkin
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17th Annual Jewish Community Mental Health Conference
"From Hurting to Healing: Journeys of Courage and Hope" was the theme of this year's annual conference helping those living with mental illness realize they are not alone. The day featured keynoter Melody Moezzi. Iranian-American activist, award-winning writer and attorney, author of
Haldol and Hyacinths: A Bipolar Life.
Conference co-sponsored by Jewish Family and Children's Service of Minneapolis and Jewish Family Service of St. Paul
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Jewish Family and Children's Service of Minneapolis | www.jfcsmpls.org
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