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January 2010
Jewish Family & Friends of Addicts Support Group
Mondays, January 11th, 18th, & 25th
Confidential peer support for Jewish family and friends of individuals
struggling with addiction issues. No charge to attend. Click here for more info.
JFCS Legal Services: Family Law
Monday, January 11th
Community members may consult with attorneys representing a variety of legal specialties, as
well as obtain legal referrals, at no charge. Click here for more info.
Job Support Networking Group
Tuesday, January 12th
Ongoing support for
unemployed or underemployed individuals that encourages them to help one
another by sharing job leads and contacts for potential employment. No charge to attend. Click here for more info.
Outreach Day for Senior Applications for the Low Income Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) & Universal Service Fund (USF)
Wednesday, January 13th
Community outreach program to help seniors over the age of 60 apply for LIHEAP and USF, federal government programs designed to help low-income individuals and families meet home heating and medically-necessary cooling costs. Click here for more info.
New Beginnings: The Philharmonic of Southern New Jersey Winter Concert
Sunday, January 17th
New Beginnings is an ongoing social/support group for widows and widowers. Click here for more info.
The Jewish Friends of Bill W. Meeting
Monday, January 18th
Addicted? Looking for Jewish support? If you identify yourself as an
addict and would like to network and build community with other Jewish
addicts in South Jersey, please join us for this support group. Click here for more info.
ChangeMakers Luncheon
Friday, January 22nd
First Annual ChangeMakers Luncheon honoring Governor Jon S. Corzine, the memory of Ellen Dubrow,
and former JFCS Board President Judy Love for the outstanding contributions they have made to the lives of individuals with special needs. Click here to learn more about our honorees. All proceeds benefit the JFCS SAIL Program. Click here for more info.
Habonim Breakfast and Panel Discussion: Getting Your Nest in Order
Sunday, January 24th
A panel presentation by JFCS social workers on the following topics: Caring for Yourself as You Age, Caring for a Parent or Spouse, and Providing for Your Future. Click here for more info.
JFCS Legal Services: Wills, Living Wills, Power of Attorney
Monday, January 25th
Community members may consult with attorneys representing a variety of legal specialties, as
well as obtain legal referrals, at no charge. Click here for more info.
SAIL Calendar
A program of the Special Needs Department
NORC Calendar
A program of the Senior Services Department
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February 2010
Jewish Family & Friends of Addicts Support Group
Mondays, February 1st, 8th, 15th, & 22nd
Confidential peer support for Jewish family and friends of individuals
struggling with addiction issues. No charge to attend. Click here for more info.
JFCS Legal Services: Employee Benefits, Pensions, Healthcare Benefits
Monday, February 8th
Community members may consult with attorneys representing a variety of legal specialties, as well as obtain legal referrals, at no charge. Click here for more info.
Job Support Networking Group
Tuesday, February 9th
Ongoing support for
unemployed or underemployed individuals that encourages them to help one
another by sharing job leads and contacts for potential employment. No charge to attend. Click here for more info.
Caregivers Support Group
Starting Thursday, February 11th
5-week support group for caregivers. An open, compassionate, and understanding group where you can discuss concerns, stressors, and topics that only other caregivers can really understand. Click here for more info.
The Jewish Friends of Bill W. Meeting
Monday, February 15th
Addicted? Looking for Jewish support? If you identify yourself as an
addict and would like to network and build community with other Jewish
addicts in South Jersey, please join us for this support group. Click here for more info.
Widow/Widowers Support Group
Starting Wednesday, February 17th
Six-week support group for widows and widowers. Click here for more info.
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March 2010
Blue Genes Shabbat at Temple Beth Sholom
Saturday, March 6th
To raise awareness and educate the community about Jewish genetic
diseases, JFCS has partnered with one of the world's foremost
biotechnology companies, Genzyme, to host a series of Blue Genes Shabbats at local synagogues. Click here for more info.
April 2010
Stepping Out With JFCS
Saturday, April 24th
Join us for our 15th Annual Fundraiser featuring groovy auctions, an
open bar, dinner stations, and a far out dance party by Marc Rose
Productions. Click here for more info. May 2010JFCS Annual MeetingTuesday, May 11th
Join us for our Annual Meeting. Click here for more info.
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Cherry Hill Office:
1301 Springdale Road,
Suite 150
Cherry Hill, NJ 08003
Phone: 856-424-1333
Mount Laurel Office:
Suite 702 Birchfield Drive
Mount Laurel, NJ 08054
Phone: 856-778-7775
Website:
www.jfcssnj.org
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A friendly reminder to our agency friends:
The JFCS Friends Campaign needs your support more than ever to maintain our programs and services during these difficult economic times!
Did you know that 80 elderly or home-bound community members received a delicious prepared Thanksgiving meal delivered by our board members and volunteers through our Holiday Meal Program, and that JFCS distributed more than $40,000 worth of food items this past year? JFCS has given away a total of $310,000 worth of free and subsidized services, including food, counseling services, senior services, financial assistance with housing and utilities, and special needs services this year.
If you haven't done so already, please make your tax-deductible gift to our annual Friends Campaign. Click here to make an online donation. Or mail your donation to:
Samost JFCS
1301 Springdale Road
Suite 150
Cherry Hill, NJ 08003
Your gift can truly make a difference in someone's life! |
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