In Massachusetts, one in ten babies is born prematurely and many more spend time in the NICU. The Oliver, Ian, and Serenity Wolk Fragile Beginnings program provides resources to improve the lives of parents of these infants. Learn more jfcsboston.org/fragilebeginni….

For people living with Parkinson’s disease, therapeutic music and movement can offer many benefits. Our choral and dance groups are welcoming new members this autumn! Learn more at jfcsboston.org/parkinsons #parkinsonsdance #arttherapy

Domestic abuse is about controlling & manipulative behavior. It’s possible to be mistreated by your partner without ever experiencing physical violence or threats of harm. For support, please reach out to Journey to Safety at (781) 647-5327 x1213 or jfcsboston.org/jts.

Volunteering at JF&CS provides opportunities to assist families, visit with older adults, help people with disabilities, support Holocaust survivors, and more. Find the right volunteer role for you at jfcsboston.org/volunteer. #volunteer #getinvolved

Questions about aging? CJP SeniorDirect is a free information and referral service staffed by JF&CS eldercare professionals. They will connect you and your family with the resources and expert advice you need. Learn more: bit.ly/4782Jy4 CJP - Combined Jewish Philanthropies

Our CHAI Services programs promote independence for people with disabilities through employment opportunities, Supported Housing communities, the CHAI Works Day Program, & more. This #NationalDisabilityIndependenceDay, JF&CS celebrates the independence our clients have achieved.

One number. Many solutions. Call JF&CS at 781-647-5327 to speak with our Access Team about any of life’s challenges you may be experiencing. Our team can help you with mental health needs, economic insecurity, and more. You can also email at [email protected]. #heretohelp

Do you work with young children in social work or a medical field? The Infant-Parent Training Institute at JF&CS trains professionals to help them integrate core concepts of early relational development and intervention into their own work. Learn more at jfcsboston.org/ipti.

At a vigil for Nancy Hanson on Saturday, JF&CS Journey to Safety director Elizabeth Schön Vainer urged community members to spread awareness of resources for survivors of domestic abuse: bit.ly/3QkPfcf Reach out at (781) 647-5327 x1213 or jfcsboston.org/jts

Adjusting to parenthood can be hard. The Lauren and Mark Rubin Visiting Moms program matches trained volunteers with new parents during their baby's first year. If you are feeling isolated, overwhelmed, or want support in the house, learn more: jfcsboston.org/visitingmoms

Along with nutritious groceries, JF&CS Family Table Food Pantry provides a caring Jewish connection through holiday and Shabbat items. Thank you to Dassault Systèmes for volunteering to pack bags for the upcoming Rosh Hashanah holiday! Dassault Systèmes NA #roshhashana2023

Joss, a longtime resident of JF&CS Supported Housing, is known for his knack for maps, his love of old-fashioned cars and good meals – and above all, his remarkable ability to exceed expectations. Find out how he does it. jfcsboston.org/blog/putting-h…

Schechter Holocaust Services supports Holocaust survivors as they age with dignity and help them maintain meaningful connections with one another and with the Jewish community. Learn how we can help a Holocaust survivor in your life at jfcsboston.org/schechter.

Our Guardianship clients will receive gorgeous lap blankets thanks to the Knitzvah Group of Temple Isaiah (Lexington, MA), an amazing group of knitters and crocheters whose handiwork is truly stunning!

A new educational support group from JF&CS Adoption Resources provides a safe space for adoptive parents of Black children to share questions, experiences and concerns. The 7-week series starts 9/12. Learn more: bit.ly/adoption23

As the High Holy Day season approaches, we are reminded that remembrance is integral to the Jewish experience. On September 12, we will gather virtually for a special Yizkor moment, a gentle remembrance of those who have died by suicide. Visit jfcsboston.org/yizkor to register.

Family Table’s largest fundraiser of the year, the @RideforFood, is less than one month away! Join our team or donate to provide healthy food for those in need: bit.ly/JFCSRFF23 #RideForFood2023 #OffTheBeatenPath #ThreeSquaresNewEngland

Thank you, Cambridge Trust volunteers, for helping address food insecurity and social isolation in our community!

Wishing you a sweet and healthy new year from all of us at JF&CS!

As food insecurity continues to grow, so does the need for volunteers at JF&CS Family Table - especially on the North Shore! Jewish Journal of Greater Boston jewishjournal.org/2023/09/14/jew…