New CJFS Services Honor a Legacy
Thanks to the generosity of one CJFS family, a pilot program is helping meet critical community needs and expanding access to essential services. The Faye and Norris Friedman Caring Fund
Thanks to the generosity of one CJFS family, a pilot program is helping meet critical community needs and expanding access to essential services. The Faye and Norris Friedman Caring Fund
by Mark Driskill, LICSW-S, CJFS Lead Clinician For the past several years, I’ve paid attention to articles and news stories about the Blue Zones—geographic areas of the world where many
For the first time, our community’s cornerstone Jewish organizations will come together for a Joint Annual Meeting & Awards! Join us Sunday, January 25th from 3-4:15PM. Location will be provided
The holidays are one of the few times many families slow down long enough to truly see how their aging parents are doing. Between shared meals, traditions, and time together
Thirty-six years ago, Collat Jewish Family Services (CJFS) was founded to meet the human service needs of the Birmingham Jewish community. Over time, our mission has expanded, and today we
September brings with it a fresh energy. The school year begins, families return to familiar routines, and older adults adjust to new rhythms as the season changes. Fall reminds us
by Anna Read June is Alzheimer’s & Brain Health Awareness Month, and at CJFS, we’re using this opportunity to focus our newsletter on the importance of protecting and supporting brain health—for
For Lise Grace, Assistant Director of CJFS CARES respite program, the work is personal. When she first joined CJFS, she was quietly navigating one of the most challenging chapters of her life:
This January, CJFS welcomed two exceptional social workers to our team: James Cannon and Meredith Stutts. We’re excited to introduce them during Social Work Month this March, a time when we celebrate the invaluable contributions
The CJFS Friends Campaign is so close to the finish line – just 3% away from reaching our goal. Every gift matters, and every story of support inspires us to keep going.
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