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March 24, 2021

The Food Must Move

The Food Must Move

Rebecca Grapevine is a Congregation Bet Haverim volunteer food delivery coordinator who offered to help deliver food to Southwest Ecumenical Emergency Assistance Center (SWEEAC) clients. She shares some words about her experience while delivering… Read More

March 24, 2021

From Cradle of Love to Passover Mensch

From Cradle of Love to Passover Mensch

Allan Tanenbaum’s journey at JF&CS has included helping to build families through Cradle of Love as well as making sure all Jewish families are able to celebrate Passover. This year, he wants your wheat money. Read More

March 23, 2021

Max and Ethan Connect Through Love of Rubik’s Cube

Max and Ethan Connect Through Love of Rubik’s Cube

Connections don’t always happen right away, and it can take time for people to click. However, the bond between two people immediately solidifies once they find something they have in common. Luckily, for Max and Ethan, members of The PAL Program,… Read More

March 08, 2021

Ben Massell Dental Clinic Seeking Volunteer Dentists and Hygienists

Ben Massell Dental Clinic Seeking Volunteer Dentists and Hygienists

Free clinic needs volunteer dentists, more resources Read More

March 02, 2021

Seventh Grader Brings Purim Goody Bags and Love to the Community

Seventh Grader Brings Purim Goody Bags and Love to the Community

Alanna Diamond, a 7th grader at The Davis Academy provided some holiday cheer to Holocaust Survivors in the community. Read More

February 05, 2021

Celebrating 15 Years of One Good Deed

Celebrating 15 Years of One Good Deed

Congratulations to One Good Deed on a huge milestone; celebrating 15 years of making matches between older adults and volunteers. Founded in 2006, and led by Sharon Spiegelman and Vivienne Kurland, One Good Deed, a program of Aviv Older Adult… Read More

November 23, 2020

Where to give and volunteer in Atlanta during the holidays

Where to give and volunteer in Atlanta during the holidays

The Atlanta Journal Constitution shares several Atlanta non-profits including JF&CS that are helping in the Atlanta area. Read More

July 29, 2020

Be a Big Pal to a Jewish Child in need

Be a Big Pal to a Jewish Child in need

Be a friend, mentor, and a role model. We all need someone we can trust and confide in. Someone that is there just for us. Read More

February 26, 2020

Giving Back is a Learned Behavior

Giving Back is a Learned Behavior

This week, a group of young visitors stopped by the offices of JF&CS where they demonstrated their joy in helping others. Read More

February 04, 2019

Bikkur Cholim

Bikkur Cholim

Rabbi Judith R. Beiner JF&CS Community Chaplain Read More