2009


House Votes to Extend IRA Charitable Rollover Provisions

WASHINGTON – Legislation approved by the U.S. House of Representatives today would ensure individuals could continue to make charitable contributions from their retirement accounts tax-free through the end of 2010, says a leading philanthropic organization. Specifically, the House approved legislation … Continue reading



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Sandi Friedson Receives Bell Award

On Wednesday, September 30, JFCS Board Member Sandi Friedson received the WLKY Bell Award from its Spirit of Louisville Foundation. The program recognizes individuals who have demonstrated the true “spirit of Louisville” through selfless volunteer service in our community. Sandi … Continue reading



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Batter Up at the JFCS Pancake Breakfast

Pancakes were flipping and flying out the kitchen door on Sunday morning, August 9, at the Applebee’s on Ormsby Station at the Flapjack Fundraiser sponsored by Jewish Family & Career Services. The all-you-can-eat pancake breakfast brought out more than 300 … Continue reading



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KentuckianaWorks Partners with JFCS to Offer Career Search Services

JFCS is a one-stop career access center via a collaboration with KentuckianaWorks. KentuckianaWorks is the federal one-stop career center for Metro Louisville that provides employment search services to the entire community at no charge. Through this partnership, a career counselor … Continue reading



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Generous Gift from UBS benefits JFCS

When the Louisville branch of UBS Financial Services remodeled its offices in May 2009, the corporate officers decided to donate excess furniture and fixtures. Account Manager Mark Switow contacted Stephanie Reese, CFO of Jewish Family & Career Services, to see … Continue reading



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