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UPCOMING EVENTSDunwoody/Sandy SpringsApril 14th - JF&CS Caregiver Support Group: A support group for caregivers who are caring for family members, providing a safe place for family caregivers to come together, receive and offer support, share resources, build community, and learn from others. Facilitated by Debbi Dooley, APC, and Amy Neuman, AVIV Case Manager. 6:30 - 8 PM. At JF&CS (4549 Chamblee Dunwoody Rd.) The group meets on the second Tuesday of each month. FREE. For first-time attendance or more information, please contact Debbi at 770.677.9338 or ddooley@jfcs-atlanta.org. April 21st - Seeds of Hope: A prayer and support group for women experiencing infertility, miscarriages, or perinatal loss. Led by Michelle Kaplan, LCSW. 6:30 - 8:30 pm. At JF&CS (4549 Chamblee Dunwoody Rd.). FREE. Call 770.933.0081 Ext. 3013 or email mkaplan@jfcs-atlanta.org. April 20th - Mastering Executive Job Change Workshop: An informative workshop presented by JF&CS and Integrity Wealth Management, Inc. offering an overview of the job change process, strategies for effective job change and staying on track with financial goals. Led by experienced professional counselors. 12:45 - 5 pm. At Hilton Garden Inn (Atlanta Perimeter Center, 1501 Lake Hearn Drive, 30319). The workshop is FREE, but registration is required. Call 770.587.9333 to register. April 20th - Starting Over: A divorce support group for men and women. Issues discussed are emotional, legal, familial and financial. Facilitator by Helen Kotler, Ph.D. 7 - 9 pm. At JF&CS (4549 Chamblee Dunwoody Rd.). $25 per session. Contact 770.677.9300, ext. 9255 to RSVP or with any questions. April 22nd - Renterpieces / Centerpieces for Tzedakah: Come decorate Bimah baskets and centerpieces that we rent out for Bar/Bat Mitzvahs etc. to raise funds for the Kosher Food Pantry. We’ll teach you how! Enjoy a great group of women and their stimulating conversation as we accomplish our task. Come for an hour or two or more anytime after 10:00am. The fun happens at our Dunwoody location. RSVP to Betsy 770.677.9337 or bbrody@jfcs-atlanta.org. East CobbApril 26th - Wacky Olympics: Spend the afternoon with our PAL program kids & volunteers for an afternoon of games, silliness and fun! Young Adult volunteers are needed to help organize AND participate in the Wacky Olympics. At MJCCA-Shirley Blumenthal, upper athletic field. 2:30 - 5 pm. Contact Danielle at 770.677.9390 or PAL@jfcs-atlanta.org to sign up. Space is limited. OTHER JF&CS INFOJF&CS eNewsletter wins award! Since its launch in November, 2006, readers of the JF&CS enewsletter, Your eTools for Living News, have consistently complemented the design and content seen in the monthly publication. Following these praises, JF&CS announces it is the recipient of the Association of Jewish Family and Children’s Agencies’ 2008 Kovod Award for Excellence in Electronic Newsletters! Thank you to our volunteers and staff that help make our enewsletters stand out from the rest. Congratulations JF&CS! |
Volunteer of the Month: David Ziskind
Wondering how you can make an impact on someone’s life? Talk to David Ziskind. Or better yet, talk to 12-year-old Ethan Shulman. David is Ethan’s big pal, or, technically speaking, PAL. PAL, a program of JF&CS, is Atlanta’s Jewish Big Brother/Big Sister program that matches adult volunteers to children between the ages of 5 and 17 who need nurturing relationships in their lives. David first got involved with JF&CS through INTERACT, JF&CS’ young professional volunteer corps. David came to a ‘project night’ where a group of volunteers were stuffing toiletry bags for homeless individuals. He soon learned about the PAL program and was eager to get involved. David met Ethan around mid-2007, not long after he earned his bachelor’s degree from Georgia Tech and started his career as an electrical engineer. Having been involved with JF&CS’ Interact group, David had known about PAL and the opportunity it would give him “to make a difference in someone’s life.” When they met at a get-together for prospective PALs, it was an almost instant match. Click here to read more! A special thank you to JF&CS volunteer Sheri Panovka for writing this story! To volunteer with JF&CS, contact Denise Deitchman, Volunteer Manager, at volunteer@jfcs-atlanta.org. JF&CS
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Volunteer OpportunitiesAdministrative Assistant: Motivated volunteers needed to help with office work such as filing, data entry, phone calls, mailings and more. Job is flexible to your schedule but a short term commitment is appreciated. Friendly Visitor: Develop a relationship with an elderly client by providing support, friendship and compassion. Visit at least twice a month and spend time one-on-one in the client's home or on fun outings. Renterpieces: Creativity is NOT required. On-the-job training provided! Help decorate our centerpiece baskets that are rented out for special occasions. Make new friends and chat about the latest books, movies, restaurants etc. as the group works on the centerpieces. The group meets on Wednesdays. JETS Drivers: Become a driver for older adults and adults with developmental disabilities in the community. Take them to and from doctor’s appointments or social visits and help them continue to live a fulfilling life. This is extremely flexible; you can drive once per month or as often as your schedule will allow. To volunteer for any of these JF&CS programs or for information on other volunteer opportunities, contact Denise Deitchman, Volunteer Manager at volunteer@jfcs-atlanta.org.
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