Service for Service
Men and women come home from war changed—injured in ways that often cannot be seen. The children at our Westchester residences know something about unseen wounds. But they also know how to give back and what an outstretched hand can do to help. Read more...

Help For Victims of DV

Meet Ana Roland: Born a Social Worker
Ana works at GENESIS Domestic Violence Shelter, a place of respite for victims of domestic violence and their children. This 15-unit freestanding apartment building houses up to 49 people and is currently filled to capacity. Watch her talk about being born a social worker and helping others turn their lives around.

Strength to Say Stop
The Mayor's Office to Combat Domestic Violence has partnered with the New York City Media to create a video clip that addresses domestic violence for the show “That’s So New York.” JBFCS social worker Peta-Gaye Williams talks about the services families can get at the Bronx Family Justice Center, including counseling, legal advice, information about protecting family members, spiritual guidance, and much more.

A Kaplan House Thanksgiving
On Wednesday, November 17, Kaplan House, a residence for 25 young men aging out of the foster care system, had much to be thankful for. Besides being well-fed, the 17-to-21-year-old residents shared their joy with more than 100 participants, including 15 UJA volunteers, social workers, a family that was recently displaced from their home by a fire, Councilwoman Rosie Mendez, 13 alumni who have gone on to bigger and better things, and of course, friends and family.

Climbing the Ladder He Built
Forty-two years ago, Ralph Lobdell began working for JBFCS. On November 30, 2010, he'll be retiring and starting the next leg of his journey, which includes moving to Florida, buying a motor home, and a date with his daughter in the Grand Canyon. Ralph came into the Hawthorne Facilities Department as a carpenter, was promoted to Assistant Maintenance Supervisor, and eventually earned the title of Director of Maintenance. In the 1970s, Ralph worked with the residents, training them on running equipment and how to maintain the site—in fact, his students built the chuppah for his wedding, which took place on campus. Over the years, Ralph has been consistently reliable, using his knowledge and easygoing personality to not only resolve facility-related issues but to lend a helping hand to others as well. He took opportunities when they were offered and rose to challenges that were presented. The Hawthorne Campus and all at JBFCS will sorely miss Ralph but wish him well on his next adventure.

 

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