Thanks to donors, a client on the autism spectrum discovers community through a local drumming circle. David was not a musician, but he always wanted to be. A swimmer, Jewish Family Services client, and lifelong Vancouverite, at fifty-nine, David lives with autism. “Autism is a complicated condition,” explains Kevin Campbell, David’s clinical counsellor at JFS. […]
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INNOVATORS 2020 KEYNOTE SPEAKER KAREN MALONE, FOUNDER & CEO, LITPARK Q: As the Founder and CEO of LitPark, what motivates you to do what you do? A: I’m inspired by platforms like the UN Sustainable Development Goals, that have a comprehensive model for organizations to see the future, and what they need to do to
Renewed support for housing role helps those who need it most.
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Amy and her daughter get a fresh start as they move into affordable housing with help from JFS
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February is Jewish Disability Awareness and Inclusion (JDAIM) month. It’s an important month to take stock of how we as a Jewish community respond to those needing help and access to services. Over 75% of JFS clients using our Family and Adult Resources are people with disabilities, and often their greatest barrier is to find stable and
We are pleased to announce Lane Merrifield as our speaker for our 2019 Innovators Lunch on May 14 at the Hyatt Regency Vancouver. The newest “dragon” to join CBC’s hit show Dragons’ Den, Lane Merrifield is one of Canada’s leading tech entrepreneurs.
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Mariam came to Canada two years ago from Armenia.
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The newest “dragon” to join CBC’s hit show Dragons’ Den, Lane Merrifield is one of Canada’s leading tech entrepreneurs.
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