Posted 7 months ago
What does the “J” in JFCS stand for? That is a question the Board and staff of Jewish Family and Children’s Service of Minneapolis spends time reflecting on strategically and thoughtfully. After all, we are a staff of nearly 130 diverse people reflecting many religions, ethnicities, cultures,[...] Posted 6 years ago
By Barbara Rudnick • JFCS Family Life Education Program Manager
JFCS cares! We want you to know that we are here to offer information, help and support for those suffering from mental health and many other life challenges. Mental and physical illness, loss, feelings of hopelessness, helplessnes[...] Posted 6 years ago
By Erica Solomon • Development & Community Engagement Coordinator
If you follow JFCS via Facebook, our e-newsletter, or even snail mail, you can probably tell by now that we are very excited about our brand new home in Golden Valley. JFCS and PRISM look forward to their official “housewa[...] Posted 7 years ago
Jewish Family and Children’s Service of Minneapolis (JFCS), along with Pope Architects, is excited to announce its “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 Foundatio[...] Posted 7 years ago
JFCS’ and JFS’ Annual Twin Cities Mental Health Educational Conference helps those living with mental illness realize they are not alone When someone contacts JFCS for help related to mental health, we have teams of clinically trained professionals who take a holistic approach to each[...]Posted 7 years ago
By Todd Sandler • Development Officer
Jewish Family and Children’s Service of Minneapolis is proud and privileged to be able to administer scholarship support for both summer camp and post-secondary educational opportunities. While each of the 30-plus programs and services we make a[...] Posted 7 years ago
In light of the bombing at the Dar Al-Farooq Islamic Center in Bloomington this weekend, Jewish Family and Children’s Service of Minneapolis (JFCS) expresses its support and solidarity with the Muslim community, including our own staff and clients who are Muslim. We condemn this terrible act in ou[...] Posted 7 years ago
In addition to the Jewish-content books and music JFCS’ PJ Library program sends to children each month, the events it hosts – from story times to concerts, art activities and more – have been a great way for families to meet each other, socialize and have fun. But when PJ Library surv[...] Posted 7 years ago
JFCS is helping PRISM food shelf stock the Summer Snack Shack and let kids be kids over the summer!
Now that school is out for the summer, 7,000 children in PRISM's service area can no longer rely on the free-and-reduced meal programs provided through their school. Families that alread[...] Posted 7 years ago
By Jackie Henning • JFCS Grant Writer and Parent-Child Home Program Partnership Coordinator As JFCS’ Annual Campaign, Give2017, kicks off, we are sharing personal stories from people about why they give to the campaign. Everyone has at least one giving story. Here’s m[...]