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A Statement from JFS Richmond on Racial Justice

June 3, 2020 By Morgan Goad Leave a Comment

JFS Richmond mourns the intolerable death of George Floyd. We stand with our community and nation in commitment to racial justice.  We work every day to fight injustice and inequality by bringing needed human services to individuals across Richmond regardless of race, faith, income, gender or sexuality. Our Richmond community can only be strengthened when […]

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CEO Wendy Kreuter on JFS’ Response to Covid-19

March 30, 2020 By Morgan Goad Leave a Comment

CEO Wendy Kreuter gave a video update on JFS’ response to covid-19. We are here for you! JFS would appreciate your help getting members of our community the care and support they need. If you can, please click here to make a gift.

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JFS and the Coronavirus

March 17, 2020 By Morgan Goad Leave a Comment

For 170 years, JFS has served the Richmond community during challenging times. Today is no different. We are all working to ensure your needs are met with home care, counseling, and telephone support for homebound seniors. Volunteers are making telephone calls to support homebound seniors. If you or someone you know would like to receive […]

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Ten Women Graduate from JFS’ Second East End PCA Class

February 20, 2020 By Morgan Goad Leave a Comment

The Sophomore Class On February 13, ten women graduated from JFS’ second East End Personal Care Aide (PCA) training program. All of them began the next week working at JFS as state-certified PCAs caring for seniors and adults with disabilities with Medicaid insurance. As Richmond’s population ages, PCA is the fastest-growing position in health care. […]

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JFS Interns in the Spotlight

February 20, 2020 By Morgan Goad Leave a Comment

JFS is lucky to host talented interns across the agency from many different schools, programs, and backgrounds. These driven students spend time engrossed in the day-to-day at JFS, serving clients and practicing what they’ve learned in their classrooms. We interviewed a few of our fascinating interns to learn about them, their goals, and how they’re […]

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Nine Lessons from Centenarians in the “Blue Zones”

February 5, 2020 By Morgan Goad Leave a Comment

Scientific studies suggest approximately 25% of how long we live is dictated by genes, and the other 75% is determined by our lifestyles and the everyday choices we make. Longevity experts at the National Institute on Aging have gone to great measures to study aging. They identified four locations across the world where many people […]

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Lights of Love Shed Lots of Light!

February 3, 2020 By Morgan Goad Leave a Comment

The holidays can be a difficult time of year, especially for our neighbors who are elderly or isolated. This past December, JFS launched a new program – Lights to Love – to help brighten the season for those whose holidays might be lonely or cold. JFS staff collected wish lists from clients across the agency […]

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Connecting Hearts at JFS Connected Hearts This November

January 13, 2020 By Morgan Goad Leave a Comment

November is Adoption Awareness Month. Since 2015, Connecting Hearts at JFS has celebrated with the “A Hand to Hold” campaign in partnership with WTVR CBS 6. Every day in November, CBS 6 features a child or sibling group in foster care awaiting adoption in central Virginia on Virginia This Morning, the evening news and their […]

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Why Does Balance Decline with Age?

January 6, 2020 By Morgan Goad Leave a Comment

Most adults don’t think about their balance until they fall. The fact is, balance declines begin somewhere between 40 to 50 years of age. The National Institute of Health reports that one in three people over 65 will experience a fall each year. Combined with the projection that in Richmond alone by 2030, there will […]

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Life & Legacy Spotlight: Jessica Samet

December 23, 2019 By Morgan Goad Leave a Comment

As the Life & Legacy program enters its fourth and final year, JFS staff interviewed Life & Legacy and JFS Board member Jessica Samet to hear her perspective on the program and her own legacy. How did you first get involved with JFS? Jessica Samet: I first came to JFS as an intern Masters of […]

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