jewish family service of the cincinnati area

May, 2011

Benefiting over 30 Cincinnati area nonprofit organizations...

Peace of the City logoJewish Community Relations Council of the

Jewish Federation

 and

Jewish Family Service

 cordially invite you to attend the


 
Peace of the City dinner

 5 pm   Sunday, June 5, 2011

 

 Saluting: Dick Weiland

 Special Guest Speaker: US Senator Rob Portman  

 

Learn more 

Director of Adoption named

Adoption Director

Jewish Family Service is proud to announce that Cherie McCarthy, MSW, LISW-S has accepted the position of Director of Adoption Connection, a dba of Jewish Family Service. Cherie combines calming warmth with a wealth of experience to build familes through adoption. Learn more.

 

Older Adults Month!  

2011 Older Adults Month Poster 

May is Older Adults Month! The theme this year-Connecting the Community-pays homage to the many ways in which older adults bring inspiration and continuity to the fabric of our communities. Learn more about Jewish Family Service Aging & Caregiver Services.

Thank  you Volunteers!

Passover Delivery pic

 

The 13th Annual Dr. Samuel S. Rockwern Passover Delivery of Jewish Family Service was a huge success.  Nearly 400 people experiencing financial difficulties were able to celebrate this important holiday thanks to the 140 volunteers who packed and delivered Passover food.  Volunteers ranged in age from preschoolers to senior adults. Learn more. Press releases.  More Photos

Freestore Foodbank

Hunger Walk logo

 
 
Monday, May 30, 2011


Join the JFS team

 

Join the JFS team for the Freestore Foodbank's 2011 Hunger Walk & 5k Run.  Early Registration by May 14 is $15 or $20 with a Tshirt. 

 

Or just make a contribution. Every $20 donation=100 lbs of food for Jewish Family Service Food Pantry.

 

 

Caregiver Support
Caregiver support 

Are you responsible for the care of an elderly or disabled loved one...whether for 24 hours a day or 5 minutes a week? Get support as well as ways to cope and maintain balance in your life. Learn more


FREE

For information, call 513.766.3317

 

 

Adoption Orientations

 

Adoption Connection Cincinnati
 

 

Join the adoption program of Jewish Family Service for free adoption orientations.  We will answer your questions and help you start along your domestic or international adopton journey. Learn more

 

6:30 pm Wed May 18 and June 15
FREE
Register 513.489.1616 


 

Earn CEUs
  
Are you looking for Social Work CEUs (Continuing Education Units)?
  
Jewish Family Service's expert staff is presenting a series of six seminars on the 3rd Tuesday of the month, 11:30 - 1 pm* May through October. You can earn 1.5 CEUs per seminar for $15, or get the complete series for $75.
  
Topics include Ethics, Bullying, Adoption, Poverty, Relationships, and Aging.
  
Celebrate with a Mitzvah
Centerpiece for Tzedakah 

Help families in need as you decorate your next celebration with these beautiful custom-decorated baskets. Ensure that food and personal care items will be available to those in need through Jewish Family Service Food Pantry.

Call Sandee at 513.766.3352 or
Learn more 

 

Other ways to help JFS

  

Kroger for JFS

Shop as usual at Kroger with a JFS Gift Card and 4% of all money paid will come back to Jewish Family Service. Learn more.

 

 Donate a Car for JFS

 Donate to Strengthen Lives

 

VOLUNTEER

Save the Date

  

Jewish Family Service is excited to announce the return of the Miriam O. Smith Educational Series (MOSES) for 2012: Tuesday, March 20, 2012.
  
Don Meichenbaum, PhD, a founder of Cognitive Behavioral Modification, was voted one of the ten most influential psychotherapists of the century by North American clinicians. He is also an expert in PTSD (Post Traumatic Stress Disorder).
  
6 CEUs will be available.  
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Jewish Federation of Cincinnati    United Way of Greater Cincinnati    Council on Aging    Claims Conference  AJFCA

 

Older Adult Services receives funds administered by Council on Aging of Southwestern Ohio.

 

Social services for Nazi victims have been supported by a grant from the

Conference on Jewish Material Claims Against Germany