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While recently participating in a strategic planning meeting for our national association, the Network of Jewish Human Service Agencies, the consultant led us through an activity called “What?, So What?, Now What?” The purpose of the activity was to get us to identify a concern or opportunity. By asking ourselves the three questions, we focused on an issue, why it mattered, and what could be done to address it. Organizing our thoughts in this way proved to be a useful method towards solving the identified problem and recognizing what was within our control; where we might benefit from different points of view; or additional resources.
> Read Judy's column here
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Announcing our updated website: jfcsmpls.org | |
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JFCS is excited to announce our updated website – check it out at www.jfcsmpls.org! In addition to a refreshed and renewed design, our blog now includes a Video Library.
Our Video Library, where we will continue adding content, will provide information about our programs and services, including:
- Education and tips for health and wellness, career and job search, mentoring, caregiving, addressing isolation, and more
- Resources
- Ways to volunteer and support JFCS
In our current Video Spotlight featured on our homepage, JFCS Therapist Becca Hotchkiss provides an overview of our Counseling program’s Play Therapy and how it is used to support families with young children. Additional videos currently available in the library feature other Counseling topics, as well as our ParentChild+ program. Check it out here!
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Backpacks with school supplies for kids in need from
United Way's Action Day
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JFCS has received a limited number of backpacks filled with school supplies for those who are in need from United Way’s Action Day. If you or someone you know is interested in receiving a backpack (while supplies last), please call JFCS at 952-546-0616. You will be connected with an Intake Counselor who can assist you.
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Supporting well-being during the election cycle: What can we learn from
a school of fish?
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By Leah Persky, Phd & CFLE • Parent Coach and Manager of Professional and Community Education
With the presidential election just around the corner and the significant political upheaval we are experiencing, it feels that politics is with us at every turn. It finds its way into all corners of life, whether we like it or not. The prominence of politics can be disconcerting and many of us are experiencing a unique kind of anxiety about what the future will hold and how to navigate the 24-hour news cycle. This political anxiety is called election stress disorder.
> Read more here
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ADDICTION AND RECOVERY SERVICES | |
JFCS making strides with Addiction and Recovery Services | |
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The Addiction and Recovery Services (ARS) team recently added Jennifer Fukuda as its new coordinator and anticipates a rise in need. Get to know Jennifer!
Why did this position appeal to you?
Jennifer: This position is one where my passion, experience, and knowledge blend together beautifully. I have worked in the non-profit sector for several years supporting people experiencing homelessness in many capacities. According to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), one-third of unhoused individuals have alcohol use disorder and/or substance use disorders (SUD). Supporting this community led me to seek growth through education.
> Read more here
Addiction and Recovery Services Lead Sponsor: Susan and Richard Goldman
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JEWISH YOUTH MENTORING,
SENIOR SERVICES & NEXTGEN
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Creating connection through intergenerational play: Wednesday, Sept. 18 | |
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By Dori Gelfman, RN • Jewish Youth Mentoring Program Coordinator
When I was growing up, we would play board games together as a family. There would inevitably be an argument and negotiations about which game to play and who went first. At that time, it was all about the competition and winning. Once I had a family of my own, I realized it was more about spending intentional time together and not being distracted by other obligations. Games are a vehicle to open conversation, provide laughter, and promote togetherness and a little healthy competition, of course.
> Read more here
Intergenerational Game Night
Wednesday, Sept. 18, from 6-7:30 p.m.
JFCS, 5905 Golden Valley Road, Golden Valley
> Register here
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Join us for a special luncheon for current and prospective
Senior Services volunteers supporting Senior Services programs
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Powerful Tools for Caregivers: Adults with Chronic Illness | |
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Mondays, Oct. 14 through Nov. 18, from 10-11:30 a.m.
This class will meet in person
Minnesota JCC Sabes Center
4330 Cedar Lk Rd S, Mpls.
JFCS will host a six-week class, “Powerful Tools for Caregivers.” The class is designed to provide you with a wealth of self-care tools that will help you take care of yourself while taking care of others. You will learn to reduce stress, improve your self-confidence, bring more balance to your life, better communicate your feelings, and increase your ability to make tough decisions. The class is open to people from the Jewish and broader community. There is no charge to participate, but voluntary contributions are appreciated.
> Read more and register here
Senior Services Lead Sponsor: The Oren and Sharron Steinfeldt Foundation
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Memory Café: For people with memory loss and their caregivers | |
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JFCS Memory Café is a gathering for people with memory loss and their caregivers. Café members meet twice per month for activities and socialization in a comfortable, supportive environment.
Guest facilitators from the community, along with JFCS staff, will lead the group in activities including music, art, movement, reminiscence and conversation.
Memory Café will be held Wednesday afternoons from
1:30-3 p.m. twice each month
JFCS, 5905 Golden Valley Rd, Golden Valley
The program is free to attend and open to people from the Jewish and broader community; registration is required.
>Read more here
Please contact Lindsay Kant at 952.417.2116, lkant@jfcsmpls.org for more information.
Memory Cafe lead sponsor:Gail and Steve Machov
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MENTAL HEALTH EDUCATION CONFERENCE | |
Register now for the 24th Annual Twin Cities Jewish Community Mental Health Education Conference: Sunday, Oct. 20 | |
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Register now for the 24th Annual Twin Cities Jewish Community Mental Health Education Conference. The keynote speaker will be Kathy Flaminio, LGSW, MSW, E-RYT-200, who is the founder and CEO of movemindfully®, a training and consulting company on the science of mindfulness, movement, and social-emotional learning. Breakout sessions this year will focus on topics such as navigating grief, election anxiety, mental health legislation, and eco-therapy, to name a few.
This conference is free and open to all.
Sunday, Oct. 20 @ 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Temple Israel
>Learn more and register here
>If you are interested in volunteering at the Conference, please complete this form.
Conference Lead Sponsor: Allan Stillerman, in memory of his late parents: Friedel and David Stillerman; late parents of Loni Stillerman: Shirlee and Maurice Pilch and in loving memory of Loni Stillerman.
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JFCS 36th Annual Benefit: Saturday, Dec. 7 | |
Mark your calendar now! Join Jewish Family and Children’s Service of Minneapolis for this year’s enchanting 36th Annual Benefit.
Dec. 7, 2024
Minneapolis Marriott Southwest
Join us for a winter wonderland filled with friends, fun, and a few new surprises! Featuring music by RFactor. Most importantly, come gather to support the critical work of JFCS, serving over 16,000 people each year in our community, our neighborhoods and our families. This year’s Friends of the Family Award honors the memory of Jacob Garber, and recognizes Frank Trestman (z’l), Kevin Brazner, and Sally Forbes Friedman for carrying out his wishes.
Watch for more details on this exciting 36th Annual Benefit! There will be a livestreaming option for those who are not able to attend in person.
>Purchase tickets now here!
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