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Community Events
Job Seekers Support Group in Hunterdon County — Thursday, May 30, 2013, 10:00 AM — Noon
Jewish Family Service is offering a special Job Seekers Support Group in Hunterdon County for active job seekers who are unemployed, underemployed or seeking a career change.
Please note the location for this meeting: at The United Way of Hunterdon County, 4 Walter Foran Blvd., Suite 401, Flemington, NJ.
The topic for this session is “The 5 Key Elements to Revitalize your Job Hunt ” presented by Neil Cooper, Cooper Leadership Coaching. This group is offered free of charge and is open to the entire community. To register, please contact Elise Prezant at 908-725-7799 or eprezant@JewishFamilySvc.org.
Jewish Family Service generally holds the Job Seekers Support Group on the first Wednesday of every month. There are some exceptions, however, so we suggest you check this web site for updated information.
Space is limited! Please call 908.725.7799 or e-mail admin@JewishFamilySvc.org to sign up.
Funding for this program is provided by a grant from The United Way of Hunterdon County
Job Seekers Support Group — Wednesday, June 5, 2013, 7:00—9:00 PM
Jewish Family Service is offering a Job Seekers Support Group for active job seekers who are unemployed, underemployed or seeking a career change.
Please note the change of location for this month: The Shimon and Sara Birnbaum Jewish Community Center, 775 Talamini Road, Bridgewater, NJ.
The topic for this session is “Turn Interviews into Offers ” presented by John Hadley, Career Search Counselor, John Hadley Associates. This group is offered free of charge and is open to the entire community. To register, please contact Elise Prezant at 908-725-7799 or eprezant@JewishFamilySvc.org.
Jewish Family Service generally holds the Job Seekers Support Group on the first Wednesday of every month. There are some exceptions, however, so we suggest you check this web site for updated information.
Space is limited! Please call 908.725.7799 or e-mail admin@JewishFamilySvc.org to sign up.
Funding for this program provided by a grant from Magyar Bank
JFS Annual Meeting
Jewish Family Service of Somerset, Hunterdon and Warren Counties is holding its annual meeting on June 5, 2013 at 7:00 PM at The Shimon and Sara Birnbaum Jewish Community Center, 775 Talamini Road, Bridgewater, NJ
For more information please contact Jewish Family Service at 908-725-7799.
Support Groups Forming
Please contact JFS at 908.725.7799 or e-mail (admin@JewishFamilySvc.org) for more information.
• Daytime Caregiver Support Group
New Caregiver Support Group forming at JFS Somerville office during the day.
• Parent Support Group
Peer Support for parents with a special needs child
An opportunity to come together with other parents who share similar experiences of parenting. Led by a licensed clinical social worker with experience working with families of special needs children. This group will meet for 6 sessions to learn, share and explore the issues most important to participants.
Fee: $10 per session (scholarships available)
• Bereavement Support Group
A grief recovery support group for anyone looking to find help and healing from the hurt of losing a spouse or partner.
• Sibling Support Group
Peer Support for brothers and sisters of children with special needs.
Meet other siblings who have similar experiences in a relaxed at atmosphere
Fee: $10 per session (scholarships available)
Café Europa
Jewish Family Service of Somerset, Hunterdon and Warren Counties is pleased to announce the next Café Europa. Café Europa is a social group for Holocaust survivors who, from 1933-1945, resided in European countries that were subject to Nazi rule and control.
Through speakers, discussions and entertainment, Café Europa gives its members an opportunity to meet new people with similar backgrounds and provide a setting for people to share stories, experiences, and concerns.
Café Europa promises to be enjoyable and informative for all who participate.
For more information or to register for Café Europa, please contact Jewish Family Service at 908-725-7799.
Fundraising Events
2012-2013 Capital Campaign
In the past four years, the number of JFS programs and the number of individuals seeking assistance from JFS have grown significantly, but the physical space in which JFS operates has not.
JFS' successful programmatic growth now requires JFS to expand its office space to accommodate the organization's current success, and to pave the way for future growth, so JFS can better meet the needs of the community.