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If you’re used to seeing our bright purple Buz-A-Bus around town, you may have noticed that it’s stopping a bit more often these days at Episcopal Place (EP), a subsidized senior housing facility on Birmingham’s southside. A new partnership between CJFS and EP is helping both organizations recover from pandemic-related financial stresses, while expanding transportation options for […]
by Marcy Morgenbesser, LICSW In my role as Clinical Director for CJFS, I frequently get calls from adult children concerned about their aging parents’ living situations. Often, a son or daughter believes that, in their current residence, Mom and/or Dad are unsafe or that they need more help. Although these family members sense that their parents’ situation needs to be addressed, they may not have any idea what kind of services or […]
Julie Cohen recalls that on the road to becoming the parents of a 4-year-old and twin toddlers, she and her husband went through “a lot of pain.” “And I like to think that we’ve gone through that so that I can help others” on that journey, said Julie, manager of the new Birmingham office of […]
Donna Schiff, CJFS Friend and volunteer, reflects on her time as a CARES volunteer and the importance of CJFS services in our community. Donate to the CJFS Friends Campaign today – https://cjfsbham.org/friends-campaign/
Family caregivers now can receive one-on-one support and guidance at no cost from CJFS, through generous grants provided by the United Way of Central Alabama and Community Foundation of Greater Birmingham. “The pandemic only heightened the stress that many family caregivers were already experiencing,” said Pam Leonard, LBSW, a Certified Dementia Practitioner and Program Director […]
Check in with CJFS client Janyce
On May 13, 2021, Collat Jewish Family Services honored Nancy Collat Goedecke and raised more than $330,000 to support independence and enrich quality of life for older adults, regardless of their faith or financial ability. This 45-minute virtual event, presented by Mayer and Medical Properties Trust, features memorable performances by Birmingham vocalists Evan Shaun Pezant, […]
Collat Jewish Family Services works to strengthen independence and enhance quality of life for individuals and families with a special focus on older adults. We touch the lives of more than 700 people per year. As community needs have changed, CJFS has evolved to meet them–especially in the past six months. During the COVID-19 crisis, […]
CJFS community partners describe their experiences working with our amazing staff and deserving, appreciative clients helping them to support them and allowing them to remain independent.
Collat Jewish Family Services’ Hands Up Together 2020 honoring Marjorie Perlman and presented by Tacala Companies.
CJFS, Collat Jewish Family Services, CARES Respite program’s Music & Movement teacher, Melissa, instructs participants with Alzheimer’s, dementia, Parkinson’s or stroke through a fun and lively routine of movements that can be done from the safety of a chair. Melissa comes to CARES through the UAB Arts in Medicine program.
CJFS CARES exercise instructor leads activities for older participants who have dementia, Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, or stroke. These exercises are designed to be performed while seated. CJFS CARES is a respite program of Collat Jewish Family Services.
Collat Jewish Family Services Senior Grocery Initiative volunteers and staff adopt protocols to continue food deliveries to low-income older adults in Birmingham, Alabama during the Coronavirus COVID-19 pandemic. Special Thanks to N. E. Miles Jewish Day School, Dr. Michael Saag, Piggly Wiggly and Rick Roth of ImageWorks. Background music provided by Bensound.com.
Collat Jewish Family Services CARES respite program volunteer coordinator Lise and volunteer Greg perform sing-along songs that are favorites of the CARES participants.
Collat Jewish Family Services, CJFS, special announcement about Hands Up Together 2020 by honoree Marjorie Perlman and co-chairs Joyce & Maury Shevin.
CJFS Executive Director, Lauren Schwartz gives a Coronavirus update regarding services.
