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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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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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JFS’ 2019 Annual Meeting

July 23, 2019 By Morgan Goad Leave a Comment

JFS 170th birthday invitation

Jewish Family Services held our Annual Meeting on Monday, June 17th at Maymont Nature Center to celebrate the 170th year of transforming lives and strengthening our community. This year in particular, we understand our work is achieved through a persistent focus on the JFS mission, dedication to working with partners, and the commitment of outstanding […]

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A Year to Remember: Celebrating JFS’ 2018-2019 Accomplishments

June 25, 2019 By Maya Barnett Leave a Comment

On June 30th, JFS’ 2018-2019 fiscal year ends and we are proud to have continued a 170 year old tradition of caring for Richmond’s citizens, seniors and families and broadening our reach to transform more lives. We began this year with all of Richmond’s Jewish organizations coming together to create the Richmond Jewish Care Line […]

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JFS Celebrates 170 Years

January 30, 2019 By Maya Barnett Leave a Comment

In the 1830s Richmond welcomed a new wave of German Jewish immigrants. By 1841, on the outskirts of Richmond, these new immigrants founded Beth Ahabah to continue their traditions from the old country, such as including German and English in worship. As the Richmond Jewish population continued to grow, encouraged by Rabbi Maximillian Michelbacher, the […]

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Richmond Jewish Care Line: Help is One Phone Call Away

January 9, 2019 By Maya Barnett Leave a Comment

Richmond’s Jewish Care Line, Responding with Care to those in Need. In 2017, all Richmond’s Jewish organizations, Rabbis, and Synagogues, and committed individuals came together to understand and respond to the number of Jewish individuals and families in crisis.  What they learned is that across the U.S., many Jewish families or individuals live in or […]

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A Night of Unity: Standing Together with Pittsburgh

October 29, 2018 By Maya Barnett Leave a Comment

  Join the Richmond Jewish Community and friends of all faiths from across Greater Richmond as we join together in unity and support for members of the Tree of Life Congregation and the Pittsburgh community after the horrific and tragic violence perpetrated on Saturday, October 27th, 2018. We mourn with those families, and send comfort […]

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A Word about Suicide Prevention Week from Dr. Guion

September 14, 2018 By Maya Barnett Leave a Comment

National Suicide Prevention Week 2018 JFS Jewish Family Services American Foundation for Suicide Prevention

Dr. David Guion, PhD, is a clinical psychologist at JFS. September 9 – September 15 is Suicide Prevention Week. This week is a time to continue the discussion to #stopsuicide. This topic has increasingly become in the public eye through the tragic losses this summer of Anthony Bourdain and Kate Spade. There are no easy […]

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Giving Tuesday

November 28, 2017 By Maya Barnett Leave a Comment

Today is the sixth annual Giving Tuesday, a day of giving created in the spirit of Thanksgiving and the start of the holiday charitable season. JFS has been serving the Richmond community for over 168 years. Our programs are rooted in the belief that everyone is entitled to services that enrich their life and elevate their […]

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