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Following an extensive national search, JFCS of the Suncoast announces the appointment of Dr. Helene Lotman to the CEO and President role effective Jan. 1, 2023.

Since 2004, the JFCS has organized an annual Adopt-a-Family campaign to help parents struggling to provide holiday meals and gifts to their families. Donors can also brighten the day of seniors in isolation through its Adopt-a-Senior program.

Our hearts are with those who are struggling in the aftermath of Hurricane Ian. We know it’s challenging trying to navigate these uncertain and devastating times, but it’s been a blessing to see so many people, businesses, and organizations come together to help their neighbors. JFCS of the Suncoast is raising money to purchase groceries …

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The Jewish Family and Children’s Services of the Suncoast is hosting a drive to help those in need keep their feet dry and warm. September 19 – October 14, 2022.

How many pushups can you do in two hours? The JFCS of the Suncoast wants you to challenge your friends to a friendly competition or simply push yourself to beat your personal record all while having fun and raising money and awareness for mental health. On Sept. 24, the JFCS is hosting its first “Push for …

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The event will be held from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the Potter Building at the Sarasota County Fairgrounds. It will include FREE food from Fat & Happy Barbeque & More food truck, Carousel’s Soft-Serve Icery truck, a photo booth, games, music, and family fun activities.

The new school year is quickly approaching and for many families the required classroom supply lists can be overwhelming. That’s where JFCS of the Suncoast’s annual Backpack Drive comes in. The JFCS has once again partnered with Hope 4 Communities to help prepare children in need for their next school year. Together they provide backpacks, school supplies, …

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JFCS of the Suncoast, counseling, support groups, and senior services now offered in Venice.

The Here4YOUth Initiative of Gulf Coast Community Foundation and Charles & Margery Barancik Foundation have awarded JFCS of the Suncoast a $50,000 grant for the expansion of the Adolescent Diversion and Assistance Program (ADAP).

The Jewish Families & Children’s Services of the Suncoast held their 11th annual Sarasota Homeless Veterans Stand Down at the Sarasota County Fairgrounds that connected more than 100 veterans with over 40 community agencies and businesses to help them get assistance with housing, employment, finances, healthcare, food, clothing, legal aid, driver’s licenses, toiletries, and much more.

Longboat Key now plays host to more counseling programs for seniors and caregivers, thanks to the new Jewish Family and Children’s Services campus in the Tidewell Building at 540 Bay Isles Road.

The Longboat Key Chamber of Commerce hosted a ribbon-cutting for JFCS’s new facility in the Tidewell Building on May 2. The organization has been operating out of the office for several months but invited board members and supporters to Longboat Key to celebrate the expansion. A big portion of JFCS’s services are geared toward seniors, and a lot of their clients live on the island. Being able to meet them where they are will be important and have a powerful impact, said Stacy Lang, the chief of behavioral health services.

JFCS of the Suncoast and more than 30 community partners are ready to stand up for veterans during this weekend’s Sarasota Homeless Veterans Stand Down.

The JFCS of the Suncoast has appointed Eddie Collins as the new chief of client services, overseeing all non-clinical programs and services, including Homeless and Prevention Services, Operation Military Assistance Program, Career and Financial Advancement, Building Strong Families, and Ignite and REACH.

“Nelle is a strong community leader who seeks out ways to collaborate and build impact within our nonprofit community.”