Save the Date
THURSDAY,
MARCH 30, 2023
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JFCS ANNUAL EVENT
Chaired by Nancy Lantinberg, Fran Selevan, and Rebekah Selevan
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More details coming soon!
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A Huge Thanks to the Florida Blue Foundation
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Recognizing that food insecurity is a growing problem facing children and families in our community, regardless of zip code, the Florida Blue Foundation has awarded The LJD Jewish Family & Community Services (JFCS) a four-year $380,000 grant to provide food at two local elementary schools, George Washington Carver and Beauclerc Elementary.
Prior to JFCS starting small satellite Max Block Food Pantries at both schools, teachers, staff, and volunteers had taken it upon themselves to distribute food and provide for their students' basic needs. With Florida Blue’s support, JFCS has greatly enhanced the school pantries, offering a more diverse range of nutritious easy-to-prepare non-perishable food.
JFCS appreciates Florida Blue Foundation’s continued support of our community!
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JFCS had a record day at the Max Block Food Pantry this past Thursday.
64 Families / 242 Individuals were served in just over two hours.
It is sad the need continues to grow, but we are grateful to the donors and volunteers who make it possible for us to serve our community.
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According to a new study, the percentage of adults with recent symptoms of an anxiety or a depressive disorder increased from 36.4% to 41.5% during the period of August 2020 to February 2021. Colleen Rodriguez, CEO of JFCS, appeared on WJXT's Morning Show to explain the signs to look for and how to seek help for mental wellness. View Video ⯈
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Community Thank You
Our latest blog post is a sincere thank you to neighbors in the Bartram Springs community and the Jacksonville Jewish Center food drive. Their donations to the Max Block Food Pantry help to sustain a growing population in Northeast Florida in need of food assistance.
Read the Article ⯈
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Click on the button above to register JFCS as your charity of choice when shopping via Amazon. Once registered, every time you shop at Amazon through the smile.amazon.com portal, a donation will be made to JFCS!
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NEW DATE
Teacher's Night
Monday, Nov. 14 | 5:00-7:00pm
Northeast Florida educators are invited to join us over lite bites, wine, and beer, and learn more about JFCS's Holocaust Education program, including a tour of the gallery and a conversation with a 2nd Generation speaker. RSVP ⯈
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JCA Hosts An Evening with Anna Salton Eisten
Besides the featured guest, JFCS's Holocaust Education Coordinator, Melissa Williams, will be speaking about our work with local teachers. For more about the JCA Cultural Arts Festival schedule and to register for events visit JCAJax.org/JCAFest ⯈
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Counseling Services
You don't need to be a referred client to access the counseling services we offer. Our therapists are here to work with you to overcome any mental health challenges you are experiencing. You don't have to deal with it on your own. All inquiries are confidential and the entrance and exit to our counseling services are separate from those of our main offices.
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Thank you for your commitment to JFCS. Your contribution allows us to continue our mission of “helping people help themselves".
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