JFCS - Jewish Family & Children's Service of Greater Mercer County

Learn about this great program that teaches about philanthropy and nonprofits. JCYF is a community of Jewish teens researching Jewish nonprofit organizations and learning about philanthropic giving by pooling monetary contributions and distributing donations.
Accepting all applicants for grades 8, 9 & 10, and returning applicants for grades 11 & 12.
Meet 7 Sundays September - February
Click www.tinyurl.com/JFCSTeenProgram
to join a Zoom Info Session
Monday, June 10, 7:30 PM
Sunday, June 16, 7:30 PM

JFCS - Jewish Family & Children's Service of Greater Mercer County

Calling all rising 11th and 12th grade teens interested in getting involved this fall?
Learn more about Gesher LeKesher Peer Leadership program at our upcoming information sessions.
Parent/Teen information session:
Monday, June 10 @ 8:00 PM
Sunday, June 16 @ 8:00 PM
CLICK www.tinyurl.com/JFCSTeenProgram
to join the Information Session

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Our guests brought the sunshine last Thursday for our annual fundraiser, Summer Sips & Sounds! ☀️🥂🎶 Thank you to every supporter who made the night a success, including our sponsors, our digital ad partners, our guests & our donors. You kicked off summer AND helped set JFCS up for success as our fiscal year winds down.

We were thrilled to honor NRG Energy for their longtime partnership & support



Thanks to our Presenting Sponsor Personal Home Care Of New Jersey and our top sponsors Abrams Foundation/Nati Kushner, Lennar NJ NY Roundview Capital, Elaine & Barry Sussman, Troutman Pepper & Mercer Bucks Pickleball Club

In May, local Holocaust Survivors attending our monthly Cafe Europa enjoyed a special, personal craft session led by our own Volunteer & Community Coordinator, Eden Aaronson. Survivors created and decorated "Brachah (Blessing) Boxes" that they can use to put a personal prayer in each morning, or any time of day, when they are in need of that moment of spiritual connection.

We are just under one week away from JFCS Summer Sips & Sounds! Are you joining us for a kick-off to summer?? Enjoy food, drink, raffle prizes, lawn games & live music. Join on Thursday, June 6th from 6:30 - 10:00 PM at The Watershed Institute in Pennington, NJ
Purchase tickets online at www.jfcsonline.org/2024sipssounds

Honoring NRG Energy for their longtime partnership & support


Thanks to our Presenting Sponsor Personal Home Care Of New Jersey
and our top sponsors Abrams Foundation/Nati Kushner, Lennar NJ NY Roundview Capital, Elaine & Barry Sussman, Troutman Pepper & Mercer Bucks Pickleball Club

Join JFCS for a brief annual meeting to welcome our new Board Members, hear more about the last year at our agency, and what is coming up next for JFCS! Monday, June 10th at 6:30 PM via Zoom.
Register to receive Zoom Link: https://ow.ly/Lq9j50S0hr1

The sunshine, the warmth, the holiday weekend...has us all ready for summer! Why not continue the summer kick-off with JFCS at Summer Sips & Sounds in just under 2 weeks?? Looking for even more reasons to join us? Look no further than the chance to win one of the incredible raffle prizes - perfect for the summer season whether you're spending it at home or down the shore. Must be present to purchase raffle tickets and win, so RSVP today for our summer kickoff on Thursday, June 6th from 6:30 - 10:00 PM at The Watershed Institute in Pennington, NJ. Get tickets, digital ads, sponsorships OR make a donation at: www.jfcsonline.org/2024sipssounds

Honoring NRG Energy for their longtime partnership & support


Thanks to our Presenting Sponsor Personal Home Care Of New Jersey
and our top sponsors Abrams Foundation/Nati Kushner, Lennar NJ NY Roundview Capital, Elaine & Barry Sussman, Troutman Pepper & Mercer Bucks Pickleball Club

In May we recognize Older Americans Month. This year's theme is "Powered by Connection." Our care managers are vital connections for our senior clients, serving as a reliable supporter, an experienced resource, and a caring, compassionate listener.

Last week Katie Slater, JFCS Food Program Outreach Coordinator, accepted a grant award from the Lawrence Township Community Foundation in support of our mobile food pantry distributions across their municipality. Our sincere thanks to the LTCF for remaining a committed partner in fighting hunger in their community.
Lawrence is just one community that our mobile pantry supports on a monthly basis. We maintain 25 monthly distributions across 8 of the 12 municipalities of Mercer!

The month of April was filled with food & product drives across the community in support of JFCS pantry clients. From personal hygiene products, to cereal, to canned foods, and more, each and every contribution makes a difference in the lives of those we serve. We thank every community member who made a donation to a local drive OR from our Amazon Wishlist. You are making the difference, you are nourishing your neighbors!

Our thanks to Beth El - East Windsor Congregation Beth Chaim - Princeton Junction, NJ Maurice Hawk Elementary School, Millstone River School, Princeton Area Juniorettes, Princeton Pong and Theza Friedman - Realtor

In May we recognize Older Americans Month. This year's theme is "Powered by Connection" recognizing the impact of relationships and social connections as we age. Our Kosher Cafe is an incredible example of this - where seniors are welcomed to gather for a hot lunch 4 days a week, every week. The friendships forged at the cafe give the guests a true sense of belonging.

Today, we remember. Never forget, never again.

One our geriatric care managers, Andrea Gaynor, LCSW, will be presenting an informative & important program on "Seven Important Documents for Seniors" next Tues, May 7 at Center for Modern Aging Princeton. Find the registration link in their post below to sign up!

Seven Important Documents for Seniors — Andrea Gaynor, LCSW, a geriatric care manager with Jewish Family and Children's Services will present on this important topic on Tuesday, May 7 at 2:00 p.m. Register here: https://engage.cmaprinceton.org/component/events/event/429 .org

Take the Moment - the theme of Mental Health Awareness Month! Remember to take a moment to...
Check in with yourself
Check in with a loved one
Make space for mindfulness
Make the first step on your mental health journey.

Join on ZOOM tonight! By popular demand, we are moving tonight's program "Social Media Bullying and its Impact on Mental Health" to Zoom.

Register online to receive Zoom link: www.jfcsonline.org/events

The program will explore the impact of social media on self-esteem, body image, and more, and offer practical strategies on how to promote positive mental health habits while supporting your teen in navigating issues in the digital world.

JFCS is partnering with East Windsor Regional School District to offer a free workshop on "Social Media Bullying and its Impact on Mental Health." The program will explore the impact of social media on self-esteem, body image, and more, and offer practical strategies on how to promote positive mental health habits while supporting your teen in navigating issues in the digital world. Join in person on May 1, register online at www.jfcsonline.org/events

Our partners at The Munshine Group, LLC are shining a light on volunteering in honor of National Volunteer Week and highlighting some of our very own JFCS volunteers!
At JFCS, volunteers are part of the team; without them many programs would be unsustainable. We thank each and every community member who has volunteered with us, YOU are making a difference right here in your neighborhood.

National Volunteer Week Turns 50 T.S. Eliot famously wrote "April is the cruellest month," but we know that in many ways April is actually the opposite, because it's when we celebrate one of the kindest and most generous things anyone can do -- volunteer. Over the last couple of years, through some of the worst of the

JOIN US TONIGHT ON ZOOM!
JFCS is partnering with HiTOPS to bring the community a virtual program: "Affirming Our Youth!" The webinar will provide an education on basic terminology of s*xual orientation,
gender identity, and gender expression, and the implications for school communities, families, and work environments.
Register for the free virtual program at www.jfcsonline.org/events

Chag Pesach Sameach! Wishing all in our Jewish community a meaningful Seder, surrounded by those you love.
The Board & Staff of JFCS

The JFCS pantry has received generous donations over the past week including 174 cereal boxes collected & decorated by Millstone River School students for Read Across NJ Day, AND our friends at Beth El - East Windsor collected food & personal hygiene products for our pantry clients.
Every donation makes a difference and we are grateful to all who donated to ensure our clients & their families keep food on the table.


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JFCS is partnering with HiTOPS to bring the community a virtual program: "Affirming Our Youth!" The webinar will provide an education on basic terminology of s*xual orientation,
gender identity, and gender expression, and the implications for school communities, families, and work environments.
Register for the free virtual program at www.jfcsonline.org/events

The JFCS on-site pantry is seeing unprecedented demand in recent months. In March, we served a record breaking 1,460 households. The need remains high in our community and YOU can make a difference by donating off our Amazon Wishlist. Consider setting a monthly delivery to ensure our pantry is stocked with consistent, nutritious, filling foods for our clients. Every contribution makes a difference to the families relying on our pantry.

Shop our Wishlist: https://rb.gy/nsf9x0

Learn more about our incredible youth programs Jewish Community Youth Foundation and Gesher Lekesher at upcoming info sessions!

Calling all rising 11th and 12th grade teens interested in getting involved this fall?
Learn more about Gesher LeKesher Peer Leadership program at our upcoming information sessions.
Parent/Teen information session:
Wednesday, April 10 @ 8:00 PM
Sunday, April 14 @ 8:00 PM
CLICK www.tinyurl.com/JFCSTeenProgram
to join the Information Session

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JFCS is offering a unique, one-time support session for all who are grieving during the upcoming Passover holiday. The Empty Chair virtual support group will cover living with your sadness when others are celebrating a festive meal, what you do and don’t want at your Seder this year, and possible new rituals and traditions.
Sign up online at jfcsonline.org/holiday-bereavement

We invite the community to join JFCS for our inaugural Help & Healing Awards on Wednesday, April 17! Our awards program will recognize valued community partners, volunteers, and the 2024 Rose & Louis H. Linowitz Mensch Award Winners, and celebrate milestone staff anniversaries. Join for a dinner reception prior to awards program. RSVP by April 5th!
No fee to attend, RSVP required at www.jfcsonline.org/events