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CJFS Friends 2024 Co-Chairs Karri Neal and Steve Brickman invite you to join them in being a CJFS “Friend” to enable aging-in-place, support mental health & wellness and build connection & community for families of all ages in our community.
Watch this short video from CJFS Hands Up Together 2024 about celebrating aging and how we serve individuals and families at every stage of life, with a special focus on supporting independence and enriching quality of life for older adults.
Please Help Us Reach our Goal by Donating to the CJFS’ Friends 2023 Campaign!
The CJFS Personal Care Program helps older adults with limited income continue to live independently for as long as possible – even if they need help with cooking, cleaning, bathing, or other daily living tasks. With support from the Lucille Beeson Fund at Canterbury United Methodist Church, CJFS launched this program in 2003 to provide […]
Despite her vision loss, Judy is able to live a full and meaningful life with personal care, transportation, and other services she receives from Collat Jewish Family Services.
Look back at the 2022 Hands Up Together program supporting CJFS and honoring the Bearman, Krell & Wolnek families!
CJFS services and programs have assisted this family for 30 years in various ways. YOU help us to make a difference in the lives of those we serve.
2022 CJFS Annual Meeting, honoring David Reese as 2021 Volunteer of the Year
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/
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.
