Jewish Family & Children’s Services opens Office in Venice

JFCS of the Suncoast, counseling, support groups, and senior services now offered in Venice.
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JFCS of the Suncoast Receives $50,000 Grant

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...
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JFCS helps To cope with loss

May 29, 2022 - CEO/President Nelle Miller of JFCS of the Suncoast talks about Veterans Services on Empowering Voices
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Sarasota Homeless Veterans Stand Down

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...
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opening of Longboat Key facility

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...
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JFCS of the Suncoast hosting 11th annual Stand Down

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.
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JFCS of the Suncoast appoints new chief of client services

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...
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Nelle S. Miller Appointed Interim CEO at JFCS of the Suncoast

"Nelle is a strong community leader who seeks out ways to collaborate and build impact within our nonprofit community."
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Teens spearhead effort to collect supplies at JFCS of the Suncoast for Afghan refugees

Gustavo Trope Mayer and other members of the Shapiro Teen Engagement Program at the Jewish Federation of Sarasota-Manatee gathered in person on Aug. 24, the rush to evacuate Afghans seeking...
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SRQ Magazine: JFCS of the Suncoast Offers Free Mental Health Counseling to Local Healthcare Staff

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...
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SRQ Magazine: Celebrating the Past & Defining the Future

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...
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SRQ Magazine: Make an Impact This Holiday Season: Donate to the JFCS Adopt-a-Family and Adopt-a-Senior Campaigns

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...
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Sarasota Herald Tribune: JFCS of Suncoast appoints chief development officer

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...
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The Port Charlotte Sun: Healthcare Workers Can get free mental health counseling

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....
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The Venice Gondolier: JFCS taking part in upcoming fundraiser

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...
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Sarasota Herald Tribune: Mental Health Counseling for Health Care Workers

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....
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SRQ Magazine: JFCS of the Suncoast’s Ignite Program Selected in a national evaluation project for the responsible fatherhood program

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...
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ABC 7: JFCS of the Suncoast to offer free counseling to hospital workers

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...
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Sarasota Herald Tribune: JFCS of the Suncoast Earns $70,000 in Community Investment Funding from united Way Suncoast

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...
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SRQ Magazine: JFCS Camp Mariposa Welcomes Back Campers

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...
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