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Why Should I Consider Joining a Support Group?

By Morgan Goad | October 1, 2020

There are quite of few of us that just don’t feel the drive to join anything, including support groups. Usually, these groups are scheduled at specific times and days of the month. People who are long time members become close knit, while new members can feel a bit out of the loop. So, some people […]

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Tech Savvy in the Golden Years

By Morgan Goad | September 14, 2020

Today we are relying on technology more than ever before. Embracing technology is effortless for some people who maneuver software and cloud-based platforms seamlessly; however, older adults often find technology confusing and frustrating. It wasn’t until middle of the 90s that computers were introduced into schools and the internet exploded. Younger people that grew up […]

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JFS Life & Legacy Committee Chair Scott Belleman on Life, Legacy, and JFS’ Future

By Morgan Goad | June 24, 2020

Before Scott Belleman was the Life & Legacy Committee Chair, he was a financial planner in an office across the parking lot from JFS. “I didn’t even know what JFS did,” he joked. Now retired, Scott keeps busy with the classic hobbies – golf, tennis, bridge – and a more unusual one: “I love deferred […]

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You’re Invited: JFS’ 2020 Annual Meeting!

By Morgan Goad | June 11, 2020

The Board, Trustees, and Staff of Jewish Family Services Invite You to JFS’ 2020 Annual Meeting Living Our Legacy of Caring and Hope Monday, June 22 from 5:45 PM – 6:15 PM We will celebrate our 170-year history, share how JFS is serving Richmond today, and give you a chance to ask questions and chat […]

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A Statement from JFS Richmond on Racial Justice

By Morgan Goad | June 3, 2020

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

By Morgan Goad | March 30, 2020

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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