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JFS Care Offers Free Caregiver Training

September 2023

JFS Care, an arm of JFSLA that offers in-home care and care management to older adults throughout Los Angeles, launched a new caregiver training program called the LA Advancing Caregiver Excellence (ACE) Program, where eligible participants can simultaneously enhance their skills and earn compensation. Through this new program, caregivers are provided with free training and education, funded by CalGrows, California’s Department of Aging program for caregivers of older adults and people with disabilities.

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Inside JFS Hope’s 40-hour Domestic Violence Training

September 2023

Each year JFS Hope, JFSLA’s domestic violence program, provides a 40-hour domestic violence certificate training course for social service providers, therapists, case managers, and agency interns and volunteers. The training is a state requirement one must complete to work with survivors of domestic abuse.

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Seniors Learn about Fall Prevention at JFSLA

September 2023

September is National Fall Prevention Month. Falls are the leading cause of injury for adults ages 65 years and older. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, one in four adults reports a fall every year.

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Holocaust Survivors & Seniors Celebrate Rosh Hashanah

September 2023

Throughout the month of September, Jewish Family Service LA’s (JFSLA) Senior and Multipurpose Centers are hosting Rosh Hashanah festivities for members of Café Europa, JFSLA’s social group for survivors of the Holocaust, and participants from the JFS Arts, Wellness, and Engagement (AWE) Program.

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Susie Forer-Dehrey, “We’re Not Saying Goodbye but See you Around”

August 2023

Susie Forer-Dehrey, JFSLA’s Executive Vice President, is retiring after 37 years at the agency. Throughout her tenure, Susie has worn many hats. In each of her roles, Susie’s top priority was to provide the people of Los Angeles with the resources they needed to navigate their lives through challenges and changes.

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Heather Angel-Collin, a Shining Light for Survivors and Seniors, Retires

August 2023

Heather Angel-Collin, JFSLA’s Director of Survivors of the Holocaust Program and Valley Storefront Community Resource Center, is retiring after 35 years. “Throughout the years, I really enjoyed being a part of the JFSLA family,” said Heather. “The work always felt meaningful because of the difference our services make in the lives of clients.”

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JFSLA Young Leaders Host Annual Tools for School Drive

August 2023

JFSLA’s Young Leaders groups is a dynamic and diverse group of community-minded individuals who are committed to furthering JFSLA’s mission through volunteerism, philanthropy, and social events. On June 31st, JFSLA’s Young Leaders provided free backpacks and school supplies to more than 200 underserved and at-risk children at their Annual Tools for School event.

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How You Can Help Fight Hunger with JFS SOVA

August 2023

It is estimated that one in every four people in Los Angeles experiences food insecurity. In recent years, Los Angeles County has faced a convergence of factors that have exacerbated the issue of hunger. Economic disparities, coupled with the high cost of living, have left many residents struggling. The COVID-19 pandemic further intensified these challenges, as widespread job losses and economic uncertainty pushed even more individuals into the realm of food insecurity.

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Assemblymember Zbur Visits JFS Gunther-Hirsh Family Center

July 2023

On July 18, Assemblymember Rick Chavez Zbur toured the JFS Gunther-Hirsh Family Center to learn more about JFSLA’s crucial services for the people of Los Angeles. The newly elected Assemblymember Zbur represents District 51, which includes Hollywood, West Hollywood, Beverly Hills, and Santa Monica. Assemblymember Zbur recently selected JFSLA as the California Nonprofit of the Year from his district.

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In-person Shabbat Festivities Return to JFSLA Centers

July 2023

Shabbat festivities are back in action and drawing large crowds every Friday at JFSLA’s Valley Storefront Community Resource Center, Jona Goldrich Multipurpose Senior Center, and BAR Center at the Beach.