JFCS of SNJ

Project Rainbow
2019-04-11 19:00 - 21:00, 2019-03-14 19:00 - 21:00, 2019-02-07 19:00 - 21:00, 2019-01-17 19:00 - 21:00, 2018-12-13 19:00 - 21:00, 2018-11-15 19:00 - 21:00 UTC | NJ
Meet new friends and enjoy food and fun. Project Rainbow is a supportive and inviting environment for teens (grades 7 – 12) who identify as LGBTQ and their allies. Grant funding is provided by The Jewish Community Foundation. This program is a collaboration of JFCS and the Katz JCC.
For more information or to RSVP, please contact Nancy Lubars 856.424.1333, Ext. 1725 or nlubars@jfedsnj.org.

Cafe’ Connection- A Memory Cafe’
2019-04-11 10:00 - 12:00, 2019-03-14 10:00 - 12:00, 2019-02-14 10:00 - 12:00, 2019-01-10 10:00 - 12:00 UTC | NJ
Cafe’ Connection – a Memory Cafe’ is a social gathering for anyone affected with memory challenges an their care partners. Please join us from 10 AM – Noon to enjoy coffee, conversation, a creative experience with a guest artist, and learn about community resources.
A lunch and passes to the Movement and Motivation wellness class at Katz JCC will also be offered to attendees for later that day.
To register, contact Reva Farenback-Brateman at 856-424-1333, Ext. 1184.
Grant funding is provided by The Camden County Board of Freeholders and Jewish Community Foundation. The program is brought to the community through a collaboration of JFCS, JSHHS, and the Katz JCC.

This Life Counts
2019-04-10 19:00 - 20:30 UTC | Cherry Hill High School East, 1750 Kresson Road, Cherry Hill, New Jersey, 08003
Join JFCS, the Cherry Hill Public School District, and the Cherry Hill Police Department for This Life Counts. This suicide awareness and preventative program for tweens, teens, and parents will have a panel discussion on the following:

The role of depression
warning signs, risks, and stressors
protective factors that help prevent youth suicide
resources and tools for communication

Attendance is FREE but registration is required. RSVP by Monday, April 1 to Bonnie Mingin at bmingin@chclc.org.
Grant funding provided by Camden County Board of Freeholders.

Right in Our Backyard
2019-03-27 19:00 - 21:00 UTC | St. Andrew the Apostle Parish, 27 Kresson Gibbsboro Road, Gibbsboro, NJ, United States
Samost Jewish Family & St. Andrew the Apostle Parish are proud to present A Community Awareness Program
RIGHT IN OUR BACKYARD
The Drug Addiction Epidemic in Suburbia
Parents, students, and community members are invited to be a part of the conversation. Come listen to and dialogue with an addiction specialist, parent and sibling advocates, law enforcement, and an individual in recovery. This event will shine a light on the prevalence of addiction issues, share warning signs, educate on the dangers of opiates, marijuana, and vaping, and offer safe, accessible ways to seek guidance and help. For more info contact Jim or Linda at (856) 783-0550 or StAndrewRelForm@churchofstandrews.org.
Sponsored by Camden County Board of Freeholders
and Gregg B. Wolfe
In loving memory of son Justin Wolfe.
View the event flyer here: Right in Our Backyard St Andrew March 2019

Right in Our Backyard
2019-03-14 19:00 - 21:00 UTC | Sterling High School, 501 Warwick Rd, Somerdale, NJ, 08083, United States
Samost Jewish Family & Children’s Service and the Sterling Municipal Alliance are proud to present A Community Awareness Program
RIGHT IN OUR BACKYARD
The Drug Addiction Epidemic in Suburbia
Parents, students, and community members are invited to be a part of the conversation. Come listen to and dialogue with an addiction specialist, parent and sibling advocates, law enforcement, and an individual in recovery. This event will shine a light on the prevalence of addiction issues, share warning signs, educate on the dangers of opiates, marijuana, and vaping, and offer safe, accessible ways to seek guidance and help. For more info contact Mary Jo Eppright at meppright@sterling.k12.nj.us
Sponsored by Camden County Board of Freeholders
and Gregg B. Wolfe
In loving memory of son Justin Wolfe.

Little Hands Make a Difference
2019-03-10 14:30 - 16:30 UTC | Lions Gate, 1100 Laurel Oak Rd, Voorhees Township,, NJ, 08043
Join us for this wonderful intergenerational celebration and volunteer experience! Children 4 years and older are welcome to spend a fun day of bingo, dessert, and music with the resident of Lions Gate Assisted Living Facility. Parents and grandparents are required to stay with their children, so please include everyone who will be in attendance on your registration. Registration for this event is now closed.
For more information, contact Randi Brown at (856) 424-1333, ext. 1541 or rbrown@jfedsnj.org.

LGBT - Aging with Pride
2019-03-08 13:00 - 14:30, 2019-02-08 13:00 - 14:30, 2019-01-11 13:00 - 14:30, 2018-12-14 13:00 - 14:30 UTC | NJ
This program offers a welcoming atmosphere to share resources, build relationships, learn about JFCS services, and discuss unique LGBT issues, such as social isolation and discrimination.
For more information, please contact Reva Farenback-Brateman, MSW, CDP at 856-424-1333, Ext. 1184 or email rfbrateman@jfedsnj.org.
Sponsored by the Timothy Rice Estate and Elder Law Firm.

This Life Counts
2019-03-07 19:00 - 20:30 UTC | Eastern Regional High School, 1401 Laurel Oak Road, Voorhees, New Jersey, 08043
Join JFCS and the Berlin-Gibbsboro-Voorhees Municipal Alliance and the Voorhees Police Department for This Life Counts. This suicide awareness and preventative program for tweens, teens, and parents will have a panel discussion on the following:

The role of depression
warning signs, risks, and stressors
protective factors that help prevent youth suicide
resources and tools for communication

Attendance is FREE but registration is required. RSVP by Thursday, February 28th to Kathy Chin at misskathyatthespot@gmail.com.
Grant funding provided by Camden County Board of Freeholders.

Sibshops
2019-03-07 16:00 - 17:45 UTC | NJ
Sibshops is a therapeutic group for siblings (ages 6+) of individuals with special needs utilizing play, crafts, and discussion.
The group will begin on Thursday, March 7, 2019 from 4:00pm to 5:45pm at The Commons, 1721 Springdale Road and will run for 4 sessions. The fee for all 4 sessions is $50.
To register or for more information, please contact Jane Abesh at jabesh@jfedsnj.org.

Stepping Out with JFCS 2019
2019-02-23 19:00 - 23:59 UTC | Congregation Beth El, 8000 Main Street, Voorhees, NJ, 08043, United States
GET YOUR TICKETS NOW! Come enjoy a night with friends at “Stepping Out with JFCS.” Attendees will enjoy music by All Around Entertainment, auctions, dinner stations, open bar, and in honor of this year’s theme…tailgate games!
Visit the Stepping Out page to purchase event tickets, grand prize raffle tickets, and crazy cash tickets.
We look forward to seeing you on February 23!!
Check out photos from last year’s Stepping Out event.
For more information on becoming an agency sponsor or donating auction items, contact Melissa Leibowitz at 856.424.1333, Ext. 1270 or mleibowitz@jfedsnj.org.

Friendship Connection Zumbathon
2019-02-10 14:00 - 16:30 UTC | NJ
Join us for the first ever Friendship Connection Zumbathon You’ll dance and Zumba with your friends, families and the community at this inclusive event where all abilities are welcome! This fun event supports awareness and community inclusion for individuals with special needs.
Held in conjunction with JFCS Special Needs department and the Jewish Abilities Alliance of Southern New Jersey.
Cost is $10/person. Register using the button below:

For more information, contact Eileen Elias at (856)424-1333, ext. 1114 or eelias@jfedsnj.org.

Annual Art Gallery Reception
2019-02-06 18:30 - 19:30 UTC | Katz JCC, 1301 Springdale Road, Cherry Hill, NJ, 08003, United States
Art Gallery Reception will feature original artwork by members of the JCC ACHaD and JFCS TOPS Special Needs Programs.
For more information contact Nina Staiman at nstaiman@jfedsnj.org.

Community Mitzvah Days 2019
2019-01-21 | NJ
We are looking for volunteers to help with Mitzvah tables/projects at this year’s Community Mitzvah Days. Download the Community Mitzvah Day flyer for more information.
Monday, January 21, 2019
Area synagogues, day schools, and Jewish organizations will be participating in the Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service. Registration will be done by each participating organization listed on Community Mitzvah Day flyer above.
**All attendees and volunteers are asked to please bring a non-perishable kosher food item for the JFCS Betsy & Peter Fischer Food Pantries.

Community Mitzvah Days 2019
2019-01-20 09:45 - 13:30 UTC | Kellman Brown Academy, 1007 Laurel Oak Rd, Voorhees Township, New Jersey, 08043
We are looking for volunteers to help with Mitzvah tables/projects at this year’s Community Mitzvah Days. Download the Community Mitzvah Day flyer for more information.
Sunday, January 20, 2019
Community members will be participating in multiple mitzvah projects, including Chemo Comfort Bags to benefit patients of MD Anderson Cancer Center at Cooper. Volunteers are needed to help out at tables to help facilitate the completion of projects.
REGISTRATION LINK COMING SOON!
**All attendees and volunteers are asked to please bring a non-perishable kosher food item for the JFCS Betsy & Peter Fischer Food Pantries.

MeToo Community Event
2019-01-14 19:00 - 21:00 UTC | NJ
Join us in the Social Hall at the Katz JCC for this community-wide panel discussion on the MeToo movement. Experts from our community will lead a dialogue about changing the normalization of sexual harassment in today’s society, as well as shining a light on the trauma survivors of sexual assault have to face.
Registration is suggested by January 7 but walk-ins are welcome!
REGISTER HERE
Download the MeToo Event Flyer.
For more information contact Hilary Platt, JFCS Project SARAH Coordinator at hplatt@jfedsnj.org.

Cafe' Connection - A Memory Cafe'
2018-12-13 10:00 - 12:00 UTC | NJ
Cafe’ Connection – a Memory Cafe’ is a social gathering for anyone affected with memory challenges and their care partners. Please join us from 10:00am – Noon to enjoy coffee, conversation, a creative experience with a guest artist, as well as learn about community resources.
To register contact Reva Farenback-Brateman at (856) 424-1333, ext. 1184.
Grant funding is provided by The Camden County Board of Freeholders and Jewish Community Foundation. The program is brought to the community through a collaboration of JFCS, JSHHS, and the Katz JCC.

LGBT - Aging with Pride
2018-11-30 13:00 - 14:30 (America/New_York) | NJ
This program offers a welcoming atmosphere to share resources, build relationships, learn about JFCS services, and discuss unique LGBT issues, such as social isolation and discrimination.
Join us for an informative session as Tim Rice attends to discuss elder care, legal issues facing the LGBT community.
For more information, please contact Reva Farenback-Brateman, MSW, CDP at 856-424-1333, Ext. 1184 or email rfbrateman@jfedsnj.org.
Sponsored by the Timothy Rice Estate and Elder Law Firm.

13th Annual JFCS Dubrow Vocational Celebration Breakfast
2018-11-30 08:00 - 10:00 UTC | NJ
We invite you to attend the 13th Annual JFCS Dubrow Vocational Celebration Breakfast,
celebrating empowerment, independence and seeing others in the full light of their potential.
Please join us to celebrate the inspiration that
embodies our JFCS Special Needs Supported Employment Program.
November 30, 2018
Katz JCC Social Hall
For more information, please contact Barb Abrams at 856-424-1333 or email Babrams@jfedsnj.org.
Thank you to Rande Dubrow, Jen and Jim Weiss, Rachel and Kevin Smith, and Stacey and Jon Gelman, for their continued support of this event and the JFCS Special Needs Program.

Thanksgiving Meal Delivery
2018-11-20 09:30 - 12:00 UTC | Temple Beth Sholom, 1901 Kresson Rd,, Cherry Hill , NJ, 08003, United States
Mark you calendars!
Volunteers needed to deliver meals for seniors and those who are homebound for the Thanksgiving Holiday.
For more information, please contact Randi Brown, Volunteer Program Coordinator at (856)424-1333, ext. 1541.
