The next step for parents: Transitioning into summer

By Leah Persky, PhD & Certified Family Life Educator  • Family Life Education Manager The moments that many of us of been waiting months for are here; summer-like weather and significantly reduced rates of COVID-19 in Minnesota, and in many places across the country. With all of [...]

From the Desk of CEO Judy Halper: May 2021

From the Desk of CEO Judy Halper Conversations are shifting from “What vaccine did you get, and how did you feel afterwards” to “How was it to hug your grandchildren after more than a year, and have you gone to a restaurant yet.” Change is coming rapidly after what was a long, difficult, scary and sorrowful time for most o[...]

JFCS Counselor featured in Star Tribune on talking to kids about racism

JFCS Counselor Natalie Quiring-Oleson was prominently featured in the Star Tribune’s Variety section on Saturday, May 15, in an article on how parents can talk to their kids about racism. The Star Tribune contacted her for a Q&A following an article she wrote on this topic last year. In it[...]

111th Annual Meeting: Business Partner Honoree Affiance Financial

JFCS will host its 111th Annual Meeting from noon to 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, June 9, on Zoom. At the event we will acknowledge the contributions of dedicated volunteers Jory Herman and Alan Ingber and generous business partner Affiance Financial. To RSVP for the Annual Meeting, click here! [...]

111th Annual Meeting: Volunteer Honoree Jory Herman

Volunteer Honoree JFCS will host its 111th Annual Meeting from noon to 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, June 9, on Zoom. At the event we will acknowledge the contributions of dedicated volunteers Jory Herman and Alan Ingber and generous business partner Affiance Financial. To RSVP for the Annual Meeting, click here! Jory Her[...]

111th Annual Meeting: Volunteer Honoree Alan Ingber

Volunteer Honoree JFCS will host its 111th Annual Meeting from noon to 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, June 9, on Zoom. At the event we will acknowledge the contributions of dedicated volunteers Jory Herman and Alan Ingber and generous business partner Affiance Financial. To RSVP for the Annual Meeting, click here! Alan Ing[...]

Volunteer Spotlight – May 2021: Stuart Samsky

Stuart Samsky (left), pictured with his friend, Andy Stillman, who recruited him to volunteer for JFCS' newest food security project. Can you tell us a little about yourself? I am 65 years old and have been married to my wonderful wife, Kathy, for 38 years. I grew up in St. Louis Park and gra[...]