Posted 5 days ago
By Dana Shapiro • Community and Volunteer Engagement Manager
By now you have probably heard the news that as of Jan. 1, Jewish Family and Children's Service of Minneapoli[...] Posted 2 months ago
Fran Burstein (left) and Andrea Binder (right) are a mother-daughter duo who are active JFCS volunteers.
What can you tell us about yourself and your background?
Andrea: My family moved to Minneapolis [...] Posted 5 months ago
Laurie at the 2018 Mental Health Education Conference, celebrating the move to a volunteer role.
What can you tell us about yourself and your background?
I moved to the Twin Cities in 1983 with my husband, [...] Posted 1 year ago
By Dana Shapiro • Community and Volunteer Engagement Manager
Thank you to our volunteer community for your continued support of JFCS and our volunteer services. We hope you are hanging in there with everythi[...] Posted 1 year ago
Can you tell us about yourself and your background?
I am in my early 60s, but still think I am 40-something! Passionate about life, my family, friends and giving back to the community as much as possible[...] Posted 1 year ago
By Stacey Spencer • JFCS Disability Services Manager
The JFCS Caring Connections program provides opportunities for Jewish adults with disabilities to take part in social and educational events and to engage[...] Posted 1 year ago
Can you tell us about yourself and your background?
I grew up in Duluth and attended the University of Minnesota on the Minneapolis, Duluth and St. Paul campuses. I have a bachelor of science degree in medical[...] Posted 2 years ago
Belle and Sandra, avid gardeners, are both transplants to the area, who have each lived in the greater Twin Cities since the mid-90s. They are actively involved in a few synagogues across denominations and devote[...] Posted 2 years ago
JFCS’ Hag Sameach program plans to expand this initiative in the future
By Mindy Teele • Hag Sameach Program Manager
JFCS’ Hag Sameach program ensures joyous holiday celebrations for families and [...] Posted 2 years ago
Can you tell us about yourself and your background?
I live in Plymouth with my fiancé. I grew up in Golden Valley. I did move away from Minneapolis for my four years at University of Wisconsin-Madison for my [...] 
