Please join JFS Boulder and Shannon Everett, LPC, with the Lyda Hill Institute for Human Resilience in a Resilient Family Academy for families impacted by the Marshall Fire.
Read More »Pause and Action Community Grief Town Hall
The Boulder community has been struck by many recent tragedies. When communities are faced with compounding crises, it can be helpful to take a pause and offer space for grief and healing.
Read More »JFS Boulder Expands Mental Health Services
JFS Boulder has expanded its mental health services to provide ongoing high-quality mental health services for anyone needing therapy, including those impacted by the Marshall Fire or Straight-Line Wind Event in Boulder County. The Red Cross and Boulder County Housing and Human Services generously supported this expanded service.
Read More »JFS Focuses on Connection and Belonging for JDAIM and 2023
JFS Jewish Disabilities Advocates (JDA) and its partner organizations will focus on connection and belonging throughout 2023. A kick-off event on February 1 will feature Rabbi Lauren Tuchman and Rabbi Julia Appel.
Read More »Red Cross Awards Grant to JFS Boulder for Extended Mental Health Services
JFS Boulder has received a $250,000 recovery grant from the Red Cross to expand access to longer-term mental health services for those impacted by the Marshall Fire and Straight-Line Wind Event, as well as individuals who have secondary trauma attributed to their roles as first responders, teachers, and disaster recovery staff.
Read More »JFS Boulder Provides Resources for Those Impacted by the Marshall Fire
As the one-year anniversary of the Marshall Fire approaches JFS Boulder continues to provide resources for those impacted by the fire.
Read More »Join the JFS Boulder Team
Boulder JFS is seeking an energetic, positive, and collaborative individual to be our Volunteer Services Manager.
Read More »Reduce Marshall Fire Traumatic Stress, In Person or Virtually
This single-session group intervention is for our neighbors who have experienced trauma from the Marshall Fire. The goal is to build resiliency and reduce traumatic stress surrounding this event.
Read More »JFS Helps Marshall Fire Victims, One Family at a Time
Jill Ruggles lost her home of 30 years in the fire. She shares her account of what happened and how JFS came to her family’s rescue when they needed to find immediate housing.
Read More »JFS Boulder and Boulder JCC Present Lunchtime Series on Alzheimer’s
Please join JFS Boulder and Boulder JCC for three very important conversations on Alzheimer’s. Currently, the series is scheduled for Zoom. If possible, we will move to an in-person or a hybrid option.
Read More »JFS Offering Funds, Counseling for Those Affected by Marshall Fire; Har HaShem Sponsoring Insurance Seminars
The Boulder JCC is listening to the needs of our community and the desire to help. We are working with our community partners to identify the support we can provide. We have prepared and are continuously updating a list of resources for those impacted and for those who want to help.
Read More »Join a Free Monthly Caregiver Support Group
If you are caring for or are concerned about an aging parent nearby or long distance, JFS Boulder invites you to attend Caring for Your Aging Parent, a free virtual monthly drop-in support group for adult children on the first Wednesday of each month.
Read More »JFS Para-Chaplain Work: Full of Surprising Encounters and Rewarding Opportunities
Being a JFS para-chaplain lets Joe use his skills and dreams to connect with people he always found interesting. “Every experience leads to surprising encounters and opportunities.”
Read More »What Can JFS Boulder Do for Me?
Everyone needs help at some point in their lives. That is especially true for more individuals and families over the past 20 months since the pandemic began. Jewish Family Service (JFS) Boulder is here to serve you!
Read More »JFS Boulder Welcomes Jennifer Banyan as New Director
Jennifer Banyan, MSW, has joined JFS Boulder as their new director.
Read More »JFS Boulder Seeks Friendly Visitor Volunteers
You can enhance an aging adult’s life (and your own) by providing warmth and companionship, and sharing common interests, hobbies, outings, and conversation.
Read More »Thursday: Medicare 101 Virtual Event Presented by JFS Boulder
Our Medicare presentation provides an educational overview of the Medicare basics. Learn more about Original Medicare, Medicare Advantage, Medicare Supplement (Medigap) plans, prescription drug coverage, and available resources in Boulder County Area Agency on Aging.
Read More »JFS Boulder Presents Medicare 101, Virtually
Our Medicare presentation provides an educational overview of the Medicare basics. Learn more about Original Medicare, Medicare Advantage, Medicare Supplement (Medigap) plans, prescription drug coverage, and available resources in Boulder County Area Agency on Aging.
Read More »JFS Boulder Seeks New Director
Jewish Family Service of Colorado (JFS) seeks a director to lead the vision, direction, and strategy of the JFS Boulder office.
Read More »A Creative Solution Leads to a Life-Changing Intervention
What started as an inquiry into signing “Jeffrey” up for homemaker services through JFS Boulder turned in to a life-changing intervention.
Read More »JFS and Community Foundation Boulder County Partner to Offer Counseling Sessions
In response to multiple tragic events over the last year, Jewish Family Service of Colorado (JFS) and Community Foundation Boulder County have partnered to offer counseling services to Boulder County residents.
Read More »Help JFS Boulder Provide Passover Provisions to Homebound Adults
Please help us again fill the Seder Plate for older adults in Boulder County who are unable to share the Passover holiday with family and friends!
Read More »JFS Boulder and Local Partners Launch Wildfire Mental Health Program
In response to the October 2020 Cal-Wood and Lefthand Canyon wildfires, Boulder County Community Services, Community Foundation Boulder County, and Jewish Family Service are launching the Wildfire Mental Health Program (WMHP) to assist fire-impacted individuals and families seeking crisis support.
Read More »JFS Boulder Distributes Chanukah Bags to Older Adult Communities
Due to social distancing and other safety practices, JFS Boulder was not able to host traditional Chanukah celebrations in older adult communities this year like we have in the past. However, we have found creative solutions to bring the holidays to the community!
Read More »Cathy Summer, LCSW Joins JFS Boulder as Therapist
Cathy Summer, LCSW, former JFS Boulder manager, recently re-joined the JFS Boulder team as a part-time therapist.
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