“This war is personal for many of us. Two of my cousins are on their way to the front right now. I am sure that if I asked for a show of hands that almost all of you would have some personal connection in grief and rage.” – US Senator for CT Richard Blumenthal Continue Reading →
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Leaders of JFS Afghan Placement Assistance Program Honored at Summer Celebration
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The program provides housing, food, medical care, education, job placement and immigration assistance to Afghan refugees.
Program leaders were honored at an event attended by US Senator Richard Blumenthal, US Congressman Jim Himes, State Rep Steve Meskers and First Selectman Fred Camillo. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Giving, Volunteering, Afghan Placement Assistance Program, Fred Camillo, Jewish Family Services, JFS, Jim Himes, Pam Liflander
Jewish Family Services, Neighbor to Neighbor Collaborate to Provide Groceries to Homebound Seniors
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“In the past, Neighbor to Neighbor had their food pantry at Christ Church and clients would come and ‘shop,’ but that has been shut down. We’re doing this all together as one big lift. It’s giving us all a common goal so people don’t fall into despair.” – Margaret Tjimos-Goldberg, Executive Director, Neighbor to Neighbor Continue Reading →