Jewish Family & Career Services

JFCS Employer Spotlight Series – Home Instead Senior Care

JFCS — Tue, 21 Feb 2012 11:45:05 +0000

JFCS welcomes special guests Home Instead Senior Care
March 15, 3:30PM

Please join us for these FREE events to learn the hiring process and what it’s like to work for these exciting guests. An HR representative will be presenting and answering your questions. To RSVP, contact Andrea Goins at 452-6341 ext. 246.

“Did You Hear What I Said?” Couples Workshop

JFCS — Thu, 16 Feb 2012 22:04:24 +0000

Are you and your partner speaking different languages?
Do you sometimes misconnect in conversations?

Join us for the Couples Communication Workshop

Monday, March 26, 2012 • 6—8 PM
Jewish Family & Career Services • 2821 Klempner Way
$50 per couple
Refreshments served

• Enhance your relationship
• Participate in interactive exercises with your partner
• Explore communication styles and problem areas
• Learn new ways of talking to each other
• Prior to the workshop, take the Myers-Briggs® personality
test and receive feedback on your personality type

For more information or to register by March 19, please call (502) 452-6341

Sponsor Golf Challenge 2012!

JFCS — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 12:40:37 +0000

JUNE 25 2012

Standard Country Club

2011′s Golf Challenge was a great success, and we’re looking forward to doing it again in 2012!

We invite you to participate in the Ninth Annual Republic Bank Golf Challenge benefitting Jewish Family & Career Services and the Jewish Community Center. We’re expanding the competition to include Tennis and Bridge Tournaments as well as Golf.

This event is an excellent opportunity to build corporate exposure, increase brand awareness and reach upscale contemporary consumers while supporting two outstanding community resources. A take-home, official program will be new this year with advertising as a part of the sponsorship package.

Don’t miss out. Please join in supporting JFCS and the JCC as a sponsor.

Golf Sponsor Kit 2012
Download the 2012 Sponsor Kit, above (PDF)

*Photography by Ted Wirth

Jewish Women in Recovery

JFCS — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 21:36:42 +0000

On Sunday, March 18, please join JWIR (Jewish Women in Recovery) for coffee and conversation. This is for women who share the experiences of women in 12 Step Recovery. It is a social gathering for mutual support. Anonymity is the foundation of this group. For information about the time and location, please contact the confidential phone line at 727-9287. Please leave a message and someone will get back with you.

Passover Food Sale

JFCS — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 22:19:05 +0000

Prepare for Passover!

Hard-to-find Passover foods for sale, all proceeds to benefit the JFCS Food Pantry

Sunday, March 11
Monday, March 12
10 a.m.—5 p.m.

JFCS, 2821 Klempner Way

Limited quantities of each item. First come, first served!

For more information, please contact Shelley Kahn at (502) 452-6341 ext. 103

JFCS Offers Assistance with 2012 Tax Prep

JFCS — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 21:54:46 +0000

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 above. This is a FREE service! Please bring copies of your W2’s, Social Security Cards and personal IDs (e.g. driver’s license) for both you and your family.

JFCS Volunteer Income Tax Preparer (VITA) Schedule

March 13 11-3 pm
March 15 11-3 pm

For questions, please contact either Griffin Cottle or Gary Liebert at (502) 452-6341.

Job Opportunities with Employer Spotlight

JFCS — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 21:57:28 +0000

In conjunction with the Employer Spotlight series, JFCS now lists a new job opportunity every month from our featured guests. Get the full story and details over at the JFCS blog, or skip directly to the very first listing, for January. Check back often to see new job openings!

You can find our upcoming Employer Spotlight dates and guests here.

Food Pantry Suggestions for February

JFCS — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 10:53:48 +0000

Food Pantry suggestions for February

Cereals, oatmeal, pancake mix,
cream of wheat, syrup, applesauce.

All donated food must be in its original packaging. Please do not donate expired items. For more information, please contact Shelley Kahn at (502) 452-6341 ext. 103

Grandparents Raising Grandchildren: NEW DATE, NEW LOCATION

JFCS — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 22:34:36 +0000

Grandparents Raising Grandchildren A support group for anyone raising grandchildren or other relatives meets at the Main Public Library, 301 York Street, Centennial Room (lower Level). Wednesday: February 22, March 28, April 25, May 23 12 Noon—1:30؛PM Call Jo Ann Kalb at ext. … Continue reading →

Klein Older Adults Offers New Service

JFCS — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 21:05:36 +0000

JFCS Klein Older Adults Offers a NEW SERVICE:

Case Management and Coordination

Our Resource Coordination Specialist helps you identify the services, supplies and assistance you need to care for your aging family member. Our staff will assist in developing a care plan that meets the individual needs of your family member to insure safety and well-being in the home. The Resource Coordination Specialist can guide you to the resources or access them on your behalf depending on your situation. A limited amount of free respite is available to give you a few hours or a few days of reprieve.

For more information, please contact Mauri Malka, 452-6341 ext. 250.