Jewish Family Service News Items

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January 2007

Support and Practical Information for Adults

Caring For Their Aging Parents

Dee Trasen and Jennie Creasey, Licensed Clinical Social Workers in the Senior Services department at Jewish Family Service, will lead a discussion group for four weeks. The group will address such questions as:

·        How do you care for your parents and care for yourself?

·        How do you find appropriate community resources and services?

The group will be held Tuesdays, February 1, 8, 15, 22 from 7:00 to 8:30 pm at Congregation Emanuel, 51 Grape Street. The cost is $5 per person, per session.

Please make reservations by calling Dee Trasen at Jewish Family Service, 303-597-5199, ext. 366.

JFS Seeks Scholarship Applicants

Jewish Family Service is now accepting applications through April 30 from eligible Jewish students for its Bilett Scholarship. The Terry Ruth Bilett Scholarship Fund was established by William Bilett, JFS past president, and his wife and son, in memory of their daughter and sister. 

The fund is intended to assist any Jewish person to begin or continue in an educational or training program that will lead to a specific vocational goal. Scholarship loans are awarded on the basis of financial need and the requisite scholastic or special talents required for the applicant’s anticipated training program.

The scholarship is intended to supplement other sources of income, such as family contributions, earnings or other scholarships. Scholarships are approved only for one academic year and are not automatically renewable.

Preference will be given to students who attend local schools. Students who must go to an out-of-state school due to a valid reason, or who have accepted a financial aid package from an out-of-state school will also be given consideration.

Scholarships are awarded on a loan basis, and applicants are obligated to return to the fund the full amount of the scholarship. Information: Shelly Hines, JFS Family Safety Net case manager, (303) 597-5000, ext. 319, or Amy Halperin Wood, Family Safety Net director, (303) 597-5000, ext. 344.

JFS Camp Scholarship Available

Jewish Family Service will be accepting scholarship applications for The Gus and Rona Levin Campership Fund through April 30. The fund was created to provide scholarships for low-income Jewish children to make it possible for them to attend a Jewish camp in Colorado.

Camperships are awarded on the basis of financial need and the extent to which a Jewish camping experience will strengthen the child’s ties to the Jewish community.

Funds are to be used during a one-year period and are not automatically renewable.

Information: Shelly Hines, JFS Family Safety Net case manager, (303) 597-5000, ext. 319, or Amy Halperin Wood, Family Safety Net director, (303) 597-5000, ext. 344.

Save the Date!

The 3^rd Annual JFS Executive Luncheon featuring CBS sports commentator David Feherty is scheduled for Wednesday, May 16 at the Donald R. Seawall Ballroom. Sponsorship opportunities are available. For more information, please contact Lisa May at (303) 597-5000, ext. 365.

Clean Out Your Closets to Help JFS

Please donate your usable clothing and household items to JFS’s Healing Minds program and turn your stuff into funds that help JFS heal the minds of children and adults dealing with emotional issues. Help the JFS Counseling Center serve the uninsured and underinsured, and receive a receipt for your tax-deductible contribution!

Clothing donation bins are now available in the JFS parking lot, 3201 South Tamarac Drive, for your convenience. Please bag your donated clothing in advance and simply drive up to drop off your donations!

Healing Minds also picks up clothing and household items. To see if you live in a home pick-up area or for more information, please call (303) 232-GIVE (303-232-4483). Visit www.jewishfamilyservice.org for a complete list of acceptable items.

JFS Needs Volunteers to Help Seniors

Volunteer as a driver for the RIDE Transportation Program and provide a valuable service by transporting, escorting and staying with JFS clients at their medical and dental appointments. Not only will you help out fellow community members, but it is also a wonderful opportunity to make new friends – perhaps developing a new, treasured friendship. Please contact Ann Reilly for more information: (303) 597-5000, ext. 315.

Harry and Jeanette Weinberg Food Pantry at JFS Needs Your Help!

Last year, the women of Allied Jewish Federation's CHOICES event selected the JFS Harry and Jeanette Weinberg Food Pantry for their mitzvah project for the second consecutive year. Their donations were invaluable and we thank them for their incredible support.  Please follow their wonderful example and make a donation to the Pantry. The Pantry’s needs continue to grow and we are experiencing a shortage again. The Pantry is almost completely out of toiletries such as  tampons, toothpaste and toothbrushes, deodorant, shampoo, and other items we take for granted. Donations may be dropped off on the second floor of the JFS Client Services Center at 3201 S. Tamarac Dr., Denver, CO 80231. Financial contributions may also be sent to the same address.

Good Food • Good Party • Good Works

The Centerpiece that Changes Lives

Celebrate your next special occasion while making a contribution to those less fortunate.  When you order a JFS “Party with a Purpose” centerpiece, bimah basket, or head table arrangement for your next event (B’nai Mitzvah, baby naming, wedding, anniversary, graduation, dinner, or luncheon), you will be helping to feed the hungry!

Centerpiece proceeds support the Harry and Jeanette Weinberg Food Pantry and each basket is designed to recognize your generosity. Delivery and pickup are provided for your convenience.

New designs are now available - order your Party with a Purpose centerpiece today! Contact Kari Alpen at (303) 597-5000, ext. 340 or kalpen@jewishfamilyservice.org.

Do a Car Mitzvah!

Jump-start a life. Donate your car, truck, van, boat, or RV. Your tax-deductible contribution will benefit JFS's wide-ranging programs serving people of all faiths in our community, regardless of economic status. Car donations for JFS are handled by our nonprofit partner, Cars for Charity. All net proceeds will go to JFS. For information, please visit the JFS website www.jewishfamilyservice.org, and click “Donate” or call Cars for Charity directly at (303) 853-GIVE (4483).