Jewish Family Services of Northeastern New York

This group will provide support and information sharing for the often-overwhelming job of being an informal family caregiver.

During the pandemic, JFS has been hugging our community with virtual counseling calls and groups, kosher meal delivery, grocery shopping and more to ensure people feel supported and connected. NOW YOU CAN SEND A HUG TO SUPPORT A LOVED ONE! For $5, we will send a YOU’VE BEEN HUGGED e-hug or hand-addressed postcard from you …Read More

Did you know that every time you shop on Amazon.com you could be making a donation to JFS? And it doesn’t cost you extra to do so? It’s true. When you shop on AmazonSmile (smile.amazon.com), the AmazonSmile Foundation will donate 0.5% of your eligible purchase to the charitable organization of your choice—JFS! Smile.Amazon.com is the same …Read More

Have you seen the TU’s Best of the Capital Region 2020: Winners? The Times Union polled nearly 56,000 residents who cast over 635,000 votes on their favorite places, including favorite restaurants, parks, spas, theater companies and more. Join us on Wednesday, December 23 at 10 a.m. We’ll talk about the winners in some of the …Read More

Gail Myers, Deputy Director at NY StateWide Senior Action Council, will join us on Wednesday, December 16 at 10 a.m. to discuss how their agency is taking action to improve the lives of older New Yorkers. Hear updates on state and federal issues and learn what you can do from home to make a difference …Read More