Monthly Archives: January 2012

JFCS Collaborates with Youth Build!

Posted on January 31, 2012

Today’s post written by Bob Tiell, Director of Career Services JFCS is proud to announce our newest collaboration with Youth Build of Louisville. Youth Build, located in the Smoketown neighborhood of Louisville, works with young adults and provides construction and … Continue reading →

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Get Ready for Tax Time with JFCS

Posted on January 27, 2012

Get those taxes out of the way! Volunteer Income Tax Preparers (VITA Volunteers) will be onsite at Jewish Family & Career Services to assist you with your 2011 personal and small business tax filings at the dates and times listed … Continue reading →

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January Job Opportunity!

Posted on January 26, 2012

Starting this month, in conjunction with JFCS’ Employer Spotlight series, we’ll be posting a new job opportunity every month from each of our featured employers! This is our first, but stay tuned for many more… Kroger is currently recruiting for … Continue reading →

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Be Your Own Boss – JFCS Can Get You Started

Posted on January 24, 2012

Today’s blog written by Bob Tiell, Director of Career Services Self-employment is one career option. Our Center for Enterprise Development works with various special populations including people from less advantaged backgrounds. However, JFCS also assists the mainstream population with business … Continue reading →

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JFCS at the Adoption Fair

Posted on January 20, 2012

Join JFCS at the Brooklawn Adoption fair (2125 Goldsmith Lane), January 29, from 1-4PM. The fair will include information in domestic, international, and special needs adoptions, and will offer workshops on how to get started with the process. The event … Continue reading →

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Yum! Ignite Louisville and JFCS

Posted on January 19, 2012

Today’s post written by Beverly Bromley, Director of Marketing & Development Jewish Family & Career Services is one of seven nonprofit agencies that have been chosen for the 2012 Yum! Ignites Louisville Challenge.  JFCS will be paired with a team … Continue reading →

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Get Ready, Volunteers!

Posted on January 17, 2012

Ever thought about volunteering with JFCS? Here’s your chance! Become a part of the JFCS family and give back to the community.  The next Volunteer Orientations for new volunteers will be held on Monday, January 23 at 11am and again … Continue reading →

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Upcoming Employer Spotlights

Posted on January 13, 2012

Today’s blog written by Bob Tiell, Director of Career Services JFCS assists clients not only with longer range career planning but also folks with more immediate and often urgent employment needs. As part of our Employment Services, we run an … Continue reading →

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Whoa Whoa Snow

Posted on January 12, 2012

From the scene outside the Marketing window, you might not be able to tell it, but it is super snowy outside today! Really the first snow we’ve had this winter. It even looks like it’s beginning to stick! So be … Continue reading →

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Can Can Can-orah!

Posted on January 10, 2012

On Wednesday, December 28th, Rabbi Litvan and his 3 sons, all rabbis themselves, returned to JFCS to light the very first JFCS Can-orah – a menorah made of donations from canned goods for the Food Pantry. Could this be the … Continue reading →

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