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March 02, 2022

"My Heart Is Bigger Than I Expected It to Be:" Tamara Cain’s Direct Support Professional Journey

"My Heart Is Bigger Than I Expected It to Be:" Tamara Cain’s Direct Support Professional Journey

Tamara Cain, Residential Manager at JF&CS, began her life-long career helping adults with disabilities more than 20 years ago, and it stemmed from her "bigger-than-she-expected" heart. Read More

March 02, 2022

What We Learned about JDAIM from a Kugel Cookoff – Part 1

What We Learned about JDAIM from a Kugel Cookoff – Part 1

The 3rd JF&CS Kugel Cookoff is complete! But kugel wasn't the only enriching offering at the event. We learned more about disability awareness and inclusion. In this Part 1 of two blogs, we share what Intellectual/Developmental Disability is and… Read More

March 02, 2022

JF&CS Supports Ukrainian Holocaust Survivors

JF&CS Supports Ukrainian Holocaust Survivors

As we all try to absorb the barrage of heartbreaking news coming out of Ukraine, there is one group that has been deeply impacted. JF&CS provides support for Holocaust Survivors in Atlanta, and 10 states in the Southeast region. We talked to our… Read More

March 10, 2022

For Atlanta Jews, Invasion of Ukraine Hits Home

For Atlanta Jews, Invasion of Ukraine Hits Home

As one Jewish Atlantan said, “Their blood is in my veins and my heart is hurting for the Ukrainian people.” Read More

March 10, 2022

Russian Invasion of Ukraine Has Jewish Atlanta’s Attention

Russian Invasion of Ukraine Has Jewish Atlanta’s Attention

Many Atlanta Jews who can trace their family history to Ukraine are paying extra attention to Russia’s military invasion. Read More

March 14, 2022

JF&CS Wins A Top Workplaces Award

JF&CS Wins A Top Workplaces Award

We are thrilled to share that we have been recognized as a Top Workplace in Atlanta, listed at #13 among mid-sized companies! We were also named the Meaningfulness Special Category Winner, indicating our staff believes strongly in our mission. Read More

March 15, 2022

Purim to Passover Food Drive to Address Hunger

Purim to Passover Food Drive to Address Hunger

Community-wide food drive will help fill the shelves at the JF&CS food pantry. Read More

March 15, 2022

6 Ways a Caregiver Can Care For Themselves

6 Ways a Caregiver Can Care For Themselves

“How can caregivers find the help they need?“ JF&CS Geriatric Care Manager (GCM) Debbi Dooley, RN, MS, LPC, explains how to avoid burnout. Read More

March 15, 2022

Miriam’s Journey: Creating a Safe Home After Beating Cancer

Miriam’s Journey: Creating a Safe Home After Beating Cancer

The Holocaust Survivor Services at JF&CS stepped up for Miriam, a Holocaust Survivor who beat cancer, when she encountered unexpected circumstances and needed help. Read More

March 17, 2022

The ‘Atlanta Gravestone Project’: Behind the push to mark every Jewish grave - Atlanta Journal Constitution

The ‘Atlanta Gravestone Project’: Behind the push to mark every Jewish grave - Atlanta Journal Constitution

The ‘Atlanta Gravestone Project’: Behind the push to mark every Jewish grave - from the Atlanta Journal Constitution Read More

March 23, 2022

“It’s a Gift to be Here”: Tzipporah Gerson-Miller's JF&CS Journey

“It’s a Gift to be Here”: Tzipporah Gerson-Miller's JF&CS Journey

“JF&CS is a place where leadership is supportive of and prioritizes the mental health of its staff,” says JF&CS clinician Tzipporah Gerson-Miller. “It’s a gift to be here.” Read More

March 25, 2022

A Family Tradition: The Lucianis Give Back through the Giving Garden

A Family Tradition: The Lucianis Give Back through the Giving Garden

Sissy Luciani’s son, 30-year-old Tyler, has been a participant of the IndependenceWorks (IW) program at JF&CS since he graduated high school. A few years into Tyler attending the program, Sissy heard of the Giving Garden at IW, and a meaningful… Read More

March 29, 2022

Crafting Meaningful Experiences at Renterpieces

Crafting Meaningful Experiences at Renterpieces

Nancy Shapiro moved to Atlanta two years ago with her husband after a lifetime of living in or around Long Island. What she found in Atlanta was a thriving, welcoming city, along with meaningful volunteer work at the JF&CS Renterpieces program. Read More

March 30, 2022

Solutions for Parenting Tricky Toddlers: Stepping Stones at JF&CS

Solutions for Parenting Tricky Toddlers: Stepping Stones at JF&CS

When parents of toddlers are feeling overwhelmed, where can they go? The Stepping Stones program at JF&CS is providing a solution. Read More