Beginning immediately, JFCS of the Suncoast (JFCS) will provide free mental health counseling to any staff of Sarasota County and Manatee County hospitals. The surge in COVID-related hospitalizations and deaths has placed an enormous burden on hospital personnel. Counseling is available to the staff at Sarasota Memorial Health Care System, Doctors Hospital of Sarasota, Venice …
In honor of many generous individuals and several monumental milestones, JFCS is hosting a 35th Anniversary celebration at Michael’s On East, on Sunday, December 5 at 5:30 p.m. A commemorative tribute to the organization’s significant contributions to the community will occur during the celebration. Tickets are available for purchase on the JFCS website (jfcs-cares.org). JFCS would like …
SRQ Magazine: Celebrating the Past & Defining the Future Read More »
For the past 16 years JFCS of the Suncoast has been spreading holiday cheer to many of its clients through its annual Adopt-a-Family and Adopt-a-Senior campaigns. Both programs provide donated holiday gifts, including clothing, shoes, books and gift cards, to underserved seniors, youth and families. Last year, in a continued effort to aid individuals and …
The JFCS of the Suncoast has appointed Ron Katz as its new chief development officer. Katz will collaborate with JFCS leadership to enhance the agency’s financial sustainability through the implementation of an annual fundraising plan and donor cultivation and stewardship. Click here to read the full article.
The Jewish Family and Children’s Services of the Suncoast recognized that hospital workers need a break — or at least someone to talk to after losing patients or surviving COVID-19. The group is offering free mental health counseling to local healthcare staff to any staff of hospitals in Sarasota and Manatee counties, including Englewood Community …
The Port Charlotte Sun: Healthcare Workers Can get free mental health counseling Read More »
Aging adults were among the people affected by feelings of isolation during the COVID-19 pandemic. Jewish Family and Children Services of the Suncoast adapted its programs at the beginning of the pandemic to serve vulnerable older adults in the community, it said in a news release. “We worked tirelessly to modify our services in a …
The Venice Gondolier: JFCS taking part in upcoming fundraiser Read More »
The JFCS of the Suncoast is providing free mental health counseling to any staff of Sarasota County and Manatee County hospitals because of the surge in COVID-related hospitalizations and deaths. Counseling is available to staff at Sarasota Memorial Health Care System, Doctors Hospital of Sarasota, Venice Regional Bayfront Health, Englewood Community Hospital, Manatee Memorial Hospital, …
Sarasota Herald Tribune: Mental Health Counseling for Health Care Workers Read More »
The Responsible Fatherhood grant is one of two grants awarded to JFCS of the Suncoast by the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services to fund its entire Ignite program, which promotes “strong, healthy family formation and maintenance, responsible fatherhood and parenting, and economic stability.” Click here to read the entire article.
Beginning immediately, JFCS of the Suncoast will provide free mental health counseling to any staff of Sarasota County and Manatee County hospitals. The organization is hoping to help healthcare providers with treatment to deal with the emotional burden from the recent spike in COVID-19 cases. Click here to read the full article.
United Way Suncoast’s latest round of community investment funding includes $70,000 for JFCS of the Suncoast’s Employment and Financial Stability Program, an initiative that will employ a case manager to enhance the employability skills of those in need. Click here to read the entire article on Sarasota Herald’s website.
JFCS of the Suncoast’s Camp Mariposa® Sarasota is a year-round addiction prevention and mentoring program for youth ages 9 to 17 who are affected by a family member’s substance use disorder. Click here to read the full article.
The JFCS of the Suncoast has been chosen to participate in the sixth-annual Give65 Event, a 65-hour online fundraising event from July 13-16 exclusively for charitable organizations serving aging adults presented by Home Instead Charities. Click here to read the full article.
Join JFCS of the Suncoast for Beyond Me, a complimentary evening filled with food, fun and self-care, at the Sarasota Yacht Club on Thursday, July 22 from 6pm to 8pm. Mingle with other like-minded individuals igniting their journey into the gratifying world of philanthropy. You’ll also enjoy an intimate discussion with our guest speaker, Dr. …
A pop-up COVID-19 vaccination event is scheduled on Saturday from 2-4 p.m. at the Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Public Library, 2801 Newtown Blvd., Sarasota. The event is sponsored by the Suncoast Women of Action, the Amaryllis Park Neighborhood Association and JFCS of Suncoast. The Florida Department of Health in Sarasota County will administer the first …
Sarasota Herald Tribune: Pop-up COVID-19 Vaccination Set for Saturday in Newtown Read More »
JFCS of the Suncoast’s Camp Mariposa, a year-round addiction prevention and mentoring program for youth ages 9 to 17 who are affected by a family member’s substance abuse, is enjoying a successful summer after welcoming back youth in April following 13 months of virtual support because of COVID-19. Click here to read the rest of the article.
The Suncoast Women of Action, the Amaryllis Park Neighborhood Association and JFCS of the Suncoast are co-hosting a pop-up COVID-19 vaccination event on Saturday, July 24 at the Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Public Library between 2:00 p.m. and 4:00 p.m. The Florida Department of Health in Sarasota County will administer the first and second …
