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2023
March
Jewish Family & Children’s Service Awarded $10,000 for Foster Youth
Staying Active and Engaged for Good Health
Jewish Family & Children's Service Granted COA Accreditation Again
16 Best Packaged Snacks for Diabetes, From a Nurse Practitioner
February
When It Comes to Heart Disease, Don’t Underestimate Chronic Stress
January
International Holocaust Remembrance Day
Jewish Family & Children’s Service raises over $300K at annual Brighter Tomorrow Luncheon
Being Outside Is Good for Your Mental Health
5 Self-Care Goals for Better Mental and Physical Health in 2023
2022
December
Arizona’s Nonprofits Make Positive Impact on the Community
Antisemitism and Media Misinformation Will Be Topics of Korean Jewish Speaker at JFCS Fundraiser
Jonathan Levin Joins Jewish Family and Children’s Service as Senior Director of Philanthropic Services
Watch: Mental Health Disorders in Children and What You Should Know
Dozens Gather for First In-Person It’s a Wrap! Event Since 2019
November
Watch: Holiday Domestic Violence Segment with Sojourner Center Co-Director
Watch: Adopt A Family Segment with JFCS Program Director
How to Combat the Diabetes Crisis Among Native Americans
October
Listen: The Importance of Shelter Without Walls for Domestic Violence Survivors
JFCS Seeks Sponsors and Financial Donors for Adopt-A-Family Holiday Program
Giving Back May Be the Medicine You Need to Feel Better
September
Watch: Suicide Prevention Month Segment with JFCS Director of Case Management
Poverty Numbers Decline Nationally, but That Isn’t Visible in Greater Phoenix, Jewish Organizations Say
Coping With the Loss of a Loved One
Play Therapy: Healing Through Play
Creative Aging Classes Encourage Creative Expression
August
Nonprofit Organizations Partner to Give Mezuzahs to Those Who Need Them Most
Myth Busting: Do Seniors Need to Hydrate Differently?
July
Here’s How Experts Say We Can Improve Health Literacy in Arizona
Being Outside Is Good for Your Mental Health
Taking Care of Your Mental Health
Len Gutman Named Vice President of Philanthropic Services at Jewish Family & Children’s Service
May
Phoenix Business Journal's Most Admired Leaders 2022: Lorrie Henderson
Free summer programing for seniors
April
Arkow: How philanthropy can make your own life better
Palacio: How to combat the diabetes crisis among Hispanic Americans
Phoenix Business Journal's 2022 Most Admired Leaders unveiled
March
Here are the 164 Arizona nonprofits receiving Season for Sharing grants this year
Jewish Family & Children’s Service hosts drive for school supplies
Brighter Tomorrow
How to talk to your children about war
New Director and New Offerings for Creative Aging
February
Nonprofit Arizona health plan awards $3.57M in grants to Valley groups
Jewish Family & Children’s Service Raises $355,000 At Virtual Brighter Tomorrow Event
Q&A: Meet your new senior concierge, Carol Goldstein
January
Local couple Helps Shelter Without Walls
Local couple Helps Shelter Without Walls
Brighter Tomorrow: Scottsdale couple chairs annual JFCS fundraiser
Health Futures Taking Stock in You with Jewish Family & Children’s Services
2021
December
Be the light that makes a difference
Opinion: Prioritize mental health in 2022
Congregation NefeshSoul, Temple Kol Ami, others announce big changes
TAMARA ZACH AND MEGHAN SHAPIRO ELECTED TO JFCS GOVERNANCE BOARD
Playwright explores aging, end-of-life conversations
Here are the winners of Az Business Angels Awards for 2021
Invest in happiness
November
Center for Senior Enrichment celebrates one year of virtual programming
JFCS selected for 2021 Arizona Business Angels Award
The Holidays and Mental Health
Valley Focus- October 17, 2021 Featuring Linda Scott (Starts on min. 44)
October
Enrichment classes for Valley seniors expand
October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month; Do You Know the Signs and Symptoms
PHILANTHROPICALLY FOCUSED: LOCAL COUPLE HELPS ‘BUILD’ SHELTER WITHOUT WALLS
My View: How Covid-19 sparked the search for meaningful work
September
Nonprofit Social Innovation Hub: Jewish Family & Children’s Service accelerated their telehealth transformation
Virginia G. Piper Charitable Trust Awards $123 Million in Surprise Grants to 71 Nonprofits—the Largest Single-Day Grant Initiati
Andrea Arkow new director of philanthropy at JFCS
September is Suicide Awareness Month: Here’s how to spot signs of danger- Melissa Baker
Reflect, recharge and renew — now and always
August
JFCS seeks volunteers and donations
'They just want to boogie': How a free ballet class brings Phoenix seniors together online
It Only Takes 3 Things to Improve the Lives of Others
July
COVID-19 isn't the only vaccine kids need this year
Jazz, classic songs and ice cream bring in a crowd for JFCS’ first in-person event
JFCS RETURNS TO THE PALAZZO
June
Baer: Philanthropist — It’s not a big word; It’s you!
“‘As Mama Told Us’ kicks off four-part series on Holocaust” featuring the JFCS Center for Senior Enrichment
New JFCS West Valley Healthcare Centers’ Plan Brings Integrated Healthcare to Valley’s Underserved Communities
New Health Care Center Helps Underserved Communities
New JFCS West Valley Healthcare Center Brings care to underserved
“Philanthropist: It’s not big word, it’s YOU!” by Gail Baer
May
JFCS CEO, Dr. Lorrie Henderson featured in the May/ June 2021 issue of AZ Business Magazine
March
JFCS Helps Jews of All Ages Overcome Life’s Challenges
February
JFCS Offers Hope and Tips for Job Hunting During the COVID-19 Pandemic
January
Long-term effects of pandemic on mental health
Nikolina Elez and Adriana Vulic: Nurse Practitioner Sisters Committed to Serving the Valley’s Underserved
2020
November
JFCS Urges Vaccinations During COVID-19 Pandemic
July
JFCS is HealthyVerify Certified
JFCS Update on Community Services - Summer 2020
From the JFCS President & CEO
Strengthening Our Community Through Telehealth Services
May
What is the difference between and Issue and a Crisis? What is the best way to handle crisis management? Learn from Dr. Henderso
JFCS May Community Update
Dr. Henderson, Dedicated Dad and CEO
April
Rabbi Robert Kravitz Speaks to Channel 3, AZ Family
COVID-19 Update & Volunteer Needs
The Role of Nutrition on Quality of Life
March
JFCS Update on Client Needs
JFCS Update on Community Services
Healthy Living with Diabetes
February
As Seen in the Arizona Republic: Integrating Primary and Behavioral Health Care to Create Healthier Communities
Integrating Primary and Behavioral Health Care to Create Healthier Communities
Can't Decide Between the ER or Urgent Care? Follow the Signs.
January
How to Prepare for Your Next Medical Appointment
2019
November
Do you experience feelings of stress, sadness and despair during the holiday season?
JFCS Announces Additions to Governance Board
October
Giving a Voice to Domestic Violence
August
Janice Dinner Announced as JFCS Vice Chair of Board of Directors
JFCS VP of Integrated Healthcare Receives Legacy Award
June
Nick's Heroes: Woman helps people access therapy dogs
May
JFCS CEO Discusses Career, Community and Family
2018
May
Valley groups cater to caregivers during Alzheimer's & Brain Awareness Month
April
How to Cope with the Loss of a Loved One
2017
July
JFCS Adds Sojourner Center to Its Programs
March
8th Annual Brighter Tomorrow Luncheon
2016
June
The Simple Things We Take for Granted
May
Building Community
Michael R. Zent Healthcare Center Capital Campaign Donors
March
A Survivor Speaks Out
2015
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2015 JFCS by the Numbers
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