September 2019 Newsletter
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Volunteers Needed
Several Roles Available
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Looking for a good way to give back and help those in need in your community?
- Babysitting volunteers urgently needed: Our Family Stabilization Program (FSP) is looking for volunteers to babysit a small group of children while their parents attend vital workshops. Times needed: Wednesday, October 2nd, 16th, and 23rd 6:30-8PM. (Regular Tuesday shifts are also available starting in November.)
- Bagel pick-up volunteers: The Pearlman Emergency Food Pantry needs a regular volunteer to pick-up bagels on Mondays before 1:30PM from Einstein's Bagels (441 S Orlando Ave, Maitland, FL 32751).
- Holiday Meal Delivery volunteers: We are looking for more volunteers for our next holiday meal delivery before Rosh Hashanah. Volunteers will report to JFS Orlando on Thursday, September 26th at 1PM to pick-up meals and then deliver them to seniors in the Greater Orlando area. Sign-up deadline is Monday, September 23rd.
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Throwback Orlando
October 19, 2019 7PM
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Celebrate the past, present, and future. Everyone, whether you grew up in Orlando or not, is invited to join us for a reunion of friends hosted by JFS.
Heavy hors d’oeuvres, cocktails, great friends and memories! Dress is smart casual. Limited space available. Reservations and prepayment necessary!
RSVP by Friday, October 4th.
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Coffee Connections
September 26, 2019
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Looking to partner, volunteer, or support JFS Orlando?
Get to know us up close and personal by taking a tour of our center and hearing about the people we've helped at our next Coffee Connections on Thursday, September 26th at 8AM.
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The Power of Giving:
The Pearlman Emergency Food Pantry
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"My experience with the food pantry was great! I was really surprised with some of the things I got.
I’ve never really been to a food pantry before, but they gave a lot of fresh produce. It was a lot of healthy things...a good balance—meat, vegetables, grains, fruits—so it was a pretty great experience!"
-Regan, former JFS client
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This Jewish New Year, better your community and celebrate your
tzedakah
by feeding the hungry in Central Florida through JFS Orlando’s Pearlman Emergency Food Pantry.
Pantry Items Needed
• Pasta
• Soup
• Canned Fruit
• Peanut Butter
• Cereal
• Canned Vegetables
• Snack Items
• Tuna
*No expired, open, or used items, please.*
Simply pick up some of the non-perishable food items listed above and drop off at JFS Orlando or participating synagogues, Jewish agencies, and community partners.
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Boost your
mitzvah
by donating to JFS Orlando today!
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Volunteer Spotlight:
The Gift of Time
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Judith Hara
“It’s only a drop of what they need, but it helps.” Longtime volunteer Judith Hara can’t remember exactly how long she’s volunteered in the Pearlman Emergency Food Pantry—“Over five years,” she estimates—but she knows she loves doing it. “People have to eat and we’re helping in the little way we can. It’s the right thing to do. It’s just such a good feeling to be able to help."
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Beyond the
Counseling
Couch
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5 Tips for Creating Healthy Habits
By Ashlyn Douglass-Barnes, LCSW – JFS Clinical Director
Studies show that
about 50%
of people’s daily activities are habit-driven. That’s half our day! It’s so easy to get stuck in our day-to-day habits. We try a routine, find what works, and stick to it—be it a specific route to work, a time to get up, or a go-to snack from the fridge. Whether you’re looking to...
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Free Community Event:
What's New in Cancer Genetic Testing
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Tuesday, September 24, 2019 6PM
Orlando Regional Medical Center
52 W Underwood St, Orlando, Florida 32806
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Have you ever wondered if genetic testing and counseling could benefit you and your family? At this special event, genetics specialists from Orlando Health UF Health Cancer Center will discuss various topics related to genetic testing and cancer.
The program will be led by Rebecca Moroose, MD, medical director of the Cancer Genetics and High Risk Center, and Ryan Bisson, CGC, certified genetic counselor.
Light hors d’oeuvres will be served. Attendance is free with registration.
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