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JFS focuses on the "Three C's" of service through each of its three departments:
Counseling, Care Management and Community Education & Outreach

Many Thanks To Our Volunteers!

We would like to extend our appreciation for all the volunteers who helped prepare and serve dinner at the Ministry of Caring's Emmanuel Dining Room on December 25, 2008. Also a big thank you to Marvin Balick and Bert Green for carving the turkeys on December 24.

Photograph on the left:

Ruth Balick, David Fruchtman,

Ethan Fruchtman, Maddie Fruchtman, Joe Goldberg, Jerry Heisler,

Josh Heisler, Rachel Heisler,

Dustin Hertzog, Rebecca Jaffe,

Craig Newman, Jim Newman,

Leslie Newman, Mike Newman, Fredda Pennock, Paul Pennock, Margaret Rosenbaum,

Gael Szymanski, Leslie Willstein, Marissa Willstein, Roger Willstein, Stefanie Willstein, Natalie Woloshin,

Dory Zatuchni and Ted Zutz

Photo above: Jerry Heisler preparing

turkey and veggies

AARP Driver Safety Program

JFS will be hosting the AARP Driver Safety Program beginners course (8 hours) on Wednesday, January 28 and Thursday, January 29, 2009 from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM each day. This course is designed for people 50 and older, but drivers of all ages are welcome to attend. Fee of $14 (general public) or $12 (if AARP member) due first day of class and made payable to AARP. Pre-registration required. To register, call 302-4678-9411, extension 112 or email rfletcher@jfs.delaware.

Prerequisites for the Class:

Have a valid driver’s license
First time attending a certified defensive driving course
Over three years since attended renewal certified course

AARP Tax-Aide

Free tax help for taxpayers with low-and middle-income, with special attention to those age 60 and older, will be available at Jewish Family Services on the following Mondays from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM: February 2, March 2, and April 6, 2009.

If you need additional information, please contact Kathy Samworth at ksamworth@jfsdelaware.org or leave a message at (302) 478-9411, ext. 130. To locate other dates and times for tax-aide, call AARP's toll-free number 1-888-AARPNOW (1-888-227-7669) or visit their website www.aarp.org/taxaide.

Free tax help

on the following Mondays from

9:00 AM to 1:00 PM

February 2, 2009

March 2, 2009

April 6, 2009

SILVER Initiative

JFS along with partners-Brandywine Senior Center at the Claymont Community Center, Christiana Care Health Services, Fox Rehabilitation, University of Delaware School of Nursing and Wilmington Senior Center-held a special event on November 20, 2008 at Jewish Family Services of Delaware announcing SILVER funded by the Administration on Aging. Over 60 people were in attendance to hear how this program will improve community living for the older residents of Delaware. The SILVER Initiative (Support for Independent Living and a Vital, Energetic Retirement) is an innovative program coordinating a broad range of social and health care services to support aging-in-place communities in New Castle County.

With Just a Click of the Mouse

Before you shop online or do an online search, please use the following websites. Your clicks can mean dollars for JFS.

Search the web with GoodSearch.com and each time you do a search, GoodSearch will donate a penny to our cause.
Shop online at GoodShop.com and a percentage of each purchase will be dontated to our agency. More than 600 top stores are participating.

Each time you shop or search online and select Jewish Family Services of Delaware you are helping JFS to help others in our community.

GEM (Growth, Education, Mental Fitness)

This year GEM has added some exciting new programs. We hope you will join us during the 2008-2009 season and consider joining our Wii (wee) bowling league or movie at JFS followed by lunch at Macaroni Grill. Be sure to check the GEM calendar on the left column of this page for a list of activities or contact Kathy Samworth at ksamworth@jfsdelaware.org or 302-478-9411, ext. 130. We look forward to seeing in at GEM.

MAZEL TOV JFS of DELAWARE!

The Association of Jewish Family & Children's Agencies presented Jewish Family Services of Delaware the KOVOD AWARD for Excellence in Website Design at its annual meeting in Philadelphia, PA on April 14, 2008.

The Council on Accreditation approved the reaccreditation of JFS of Delaware as a provider of high quality services, effective through September 30th, 2010. This accreditation attests that JFS meets the highest national standards and is delivering the best quality services to its community.

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