By Gail Baer The recent COVID-19 pandemic has drastically changed the way we live and interact. Although we have been asked to social distance, our perseverance has helped us find new ways to connect with those we love and cherish. As vice president of philanthropic services for Jewish Family & Children’s Service, I have the…
Amid the virus outbreak, many nonprofits are struggling with having enough hands to help as well as keeping pantries stocked with food and supplies. Jewish Family & Children’s Service, a nonprofit dedicated to strengthening the community by providing behavioral health, healthcare and social services to all ages, faiths and backgrounds, is currently experiencing an urgent…
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Phoenix East Stake, has donated hundreds of cases of diapers, baby formula and baby wipes to Jewish Family & Children’s Service (JFCS). Paul Rockower, executive director of the Jewish Community Relations Council of Greater Phoenix, upon learning that the Church had baby products, immediately connected the two…
Like people everywhere, the members of Temple Emanuel of Tempe want to be part of the solution during a crisis. They were wondering, How can we support hospital workers? How can we support local businesses? There’s not much we can do as individuals. As a community, however, our impact is amplified. On May 5, 6,…
Donating blood is safe during these times! Go to bloodhero.com, click on “locate a blood drive” and enter JCCVOS under “sponsor” and the date of 4/20/20. Thank you!
The Arizona Department of Revenue (ADOR) has extended the deadline for filing and paying state income taxes from April 15 to July 15, 2020, to match the federal guidelines. The new deadline means taxpayers filing state tax returns or submitting payments after the previous April 15 deadline will not be assessed late filing or late…
The Jewish Federation of Greater Phoenix distributed $50,000 to four Valley organizations in direct response to the COVID-19 (Coronavirus) pandemic with specific focus to provide a safety net for vulnerable populations with critical needs. “The Phoenix area is facing an unprecedented challenge during the Coronavirus pandemic. Through the Federation Emergency Fund, we are able to…
Local donors to the newly established Jewish Community Pandemic Relief Fund have enabled an initial $40,000 in grants to two Tucson organizations that meet critical basic needs of local individuals and families, Jewish Family & Children’s Services of Southern Arizona and Interfaith Community Services. Responding in March to COVID-19, the Jewish Federation of Southern Arizona…
Every Friday from 9 to 10 am you can drop off donations at the Martin Pear JCC at 12701 N. Scottsdale Road in Scottsdale for distribution to local pantries and medical centers. For more information, call 480-483-7121 or visit vosjcc.org.
Giving Tuesday (#GivingTuesday) falls this year on Dec. 3. It is a worldwide day of giving fueled by the power of social media and collaboration. Celebrated on the Tuesday following Thanksgiving (in the U.S.) and the widely recognized shopping events Black Friday and Cyber Monday, #GivingTuesday kicks off the charitable season, when many focus on…
