Jewish Family & Children’s Service (JFCS) announced on July 7, that its three integrated healthcare centers and outpatient behavioral health clinic have been certified by HealthyVerify – the country’s only medically based, scientific and professional full-service certification company that helps organizations minimize the risk of transmitting infectious disease. Scottsdale-based HealthyVerify helps organizations implement strict health…
Photo: A strength stone kit turns a sheet of glass into stones for cancer patients and their loved ones. About a year ago, artist Gary Rosenthal was contemplating retirement when he received some devastating news. He had been diagnosed with pancreatic cancer. “I figured I had one to three years to live,” says Gary. “Instead…
The Phoenix Holocaust Association has launched an initiative to show gratitude to caregivers in assisted living, memory care and skilled nursing facilities. The goal of the initiative is to give every caregiver employed at several different Phoenix Valley senior residences a grocery store gift card of at least $50. Vice President of PHA, Janice Friebaum,…
Photo: The nine children of Curtis and Joie. By Dan Shufelt I met Curtis four years ago. He came to Arizona Helping Hands to receive beds, cribs, clothing, diapers, sports equipment and more to help his family. His daughter’s life had been tragically stolen in a moment, and his FIVE grandchildren needed grandpa’s love and…
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…
