JFS Annual General Meeting
Our AGM will be held Wednesday, November 23rd at 1:00PM on Zoom. See you there!
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News
Make A Meal, Build Community
The Food Security team proudly launched the Community Kitchen program from our very own Kitchen. Naomi Kestenbaum-Evans taught guests how to cook delicious and affordable meals that they took home in time to celebrate the High Holy Days. But, what made this gathering extra special was the feeling of togetherness and the forging of new
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Belmont Properties Helps JFS Provide Temporary Housing
“He who saves just one life, saves the world entire.” The Talmud JFS had been working with the Zubris family of four who arrived a few months ago from Kherson, a city in the Ukraine that was under attack. They were in need of temporary housing and JFS CEO, Tanja Demajo inquired about potential rentals available with Board
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Participate in our Parent/Caregiver Survey
A few months ago, a group of parents of children and youth with disabilities got together to speak about the priorities of their children and families. They reached out to JFS for support and assistance to bring this community together and assess the needs. In order to identify the gaps and gain a better understanding
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Healthy City for All Award
JFS receives “Healthy City for All” Award. On May 30th, JFS was honoured with the coveted “Healthy City for All” Award. The 2022 Awards recognized outstanding achievements of individuals, organizations, and businesses who are helping make this city a wonderful place to live, and those who responded to the needs of the community during the
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Bringing Joy and Support to the Holiday Season
If you live on a low-income, access to holiday services and food can be expensive and overwhelming. This is why our Jewish Holiday Assistance program is a highlight for so many families. With your help, we provide extra assistance to support people in carrying on Jewish tradition, including Rosh Hashanah, Hanukkah and Passover. Every year,
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What You Should Know About JFS
As JFS’ Board Chair, Jody Dales shares what makes JFS special, the importance of valuing our people, and what we’re working on for the future. Could you please share your vision as JFS new Board Chair? Many people have sat in the chair that I am about to occupy. Some of them I know
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Caring for Our Holocaust Survivors
JFS and Vancouver Holocaust Education Centre (VHEC) are pleased to announce a new partnership to serve Greater Vancouver’s Holocaust Survivor community. Beginning January 2022, JFS will administer both the socialization and social services Claims Conference Grants, which have traditionally been split between the two organizations. This move consolidates the work of managing and reporting the
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Preparing for Covid-19
By Mara Shnay Sadly with the Omicron variant, many of us will get Covid-19 over the next two months. Most of us will get “mild” Covid-19 which may not get us into the hospital, but can still be really miserable. So here are some helpful tips in case you do get sick. Reduce your exposure
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JFS Covid-19 Safety Plan
JFS is working hard to keep everyone safe and healthy so we can continue to provide services to the community. Effective until January 30, we are instituting the following Covid-19 Safety Guidelines: For everyone working in The Kitchen (staff and volunteers): You will need to wear N95 or KN95 masks. JFS will supply masks for
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