Monthly Archives: February 2011

Microenterprise News Friday

Posted on February 25, 2011

Today’s article written up by Gary Liebert, MicroBusiness Specialist. Gaston Mukaz (pictured above with Stephanie Reese, Finance Director) recently received a small loan from JFCS to epand his African craft business. He sells at local arts & crafts fairs and … Continue reading →

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Checking in with HOP

Posted on February 24, 2011

Happy Thursday! Today we have some news from Helen Hord, our HomeCare Opportunities Program Case Manager: HOP trainees recently have spent volunteer hours at the agency mentoring refugees in computer usage. It has been a great experience for both parties. … Continue reading →

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Staff Interviews: Bob Tiell

Posted on February 22, 2011

Today we talk to Bob Tiell, Director of Career Services here at JFCS. If you’re looking for a way to up your career a-game, smarten up your resume, or even if you should go back to school, Bob is the … Continue reading →

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JFCS Updates Brought to you by Unseasonably Awesome Weather

Posted on February 18, 2011

It’s been so fantastic outside this week! This weather can stay forever, as far as I’m concerned: A+ Our Food Pantry still needs tons of food to get ready for Passover. All donations have to be in original packaging, kosher … Continue reading →

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Gateway To Careers Coming Soon to JFCS

Posted on February 17, 2011

A new program will be up and running soon: The Gateway Project. It will allow JFCS to work with career changers, job seekers, individuals returning to the workforce, incumbent healthcare workers and other consumers, particularly those who aspire to pursue … Continue reading →

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JFCS Staff: Katherine Loyd

Posted on February 15, 2011

Happy sunshiney Tuesday, JFCS blog readers! Apologies for the Friday absence, but your correspondent was stricken with the flu, and very unhappy about missing out on the usual routine. This week, we talk to Katherine Loyd about being a COUNSELOR! … Continue reading →

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Are you cut out for college?

Posted on February 10, 2011

Today’s article written by Bob Tiell, Director of Career Services. What’s the best predictor for college success? If you guessed high school grades, you’re correct. Studies show that high school GPA is the single best predictor for continued college academic … Continue reading →

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JFCS Staff: Andrea Wehrley!

Posted on February 8, 2011

With a name I am always afraid of misspelling, today we interview Andrea Wehrley, Career Counselor! I’m also trying something a little different, since the video didn’t turn out very well: audio only. Don’t forget that this week is another … Continue reading →

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What do Knitting and Taxes Have in Common? Next week!

Posted on February 4, 2011

Good morning! Friday is here again, and we are counting down the time to the weekend’s start. Before you take off for some R&R (hopefully!), here are two things coming up next week you should know about. Tuesday, February 8 … Continue reading →

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Help the Food Pantry with an ‘Evening of Music’!

Posted on February 3, 2011

Today’s article brought to you by Shelley Kahn, Volunteer Coordinator! Temple Shalom is graciously hosting this year’s “Friend Raiser” for the JFCS Sonny and Janet Meyer Food Pantry Fund. “An Evening of Music” will be presented on Sunday, Feb. 27, … Continue reading →

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