Dr. Jay White joins JFS as new Director of Advancement

By Becki Mann | November 30, 2016

JFS Richmond is pleased to announce Dr. Jay White has joined the organization as Director of Advancement. “Jay brings a wealth of experience in fundraising, marketing and community development.  He is a passionate advocate for the aging population and a respected educator, publisher and presenter on the topic in Richmond. We are excited he is […]

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The future is bright: new branding for JFS Richmond

By Becki Mann | November 9, 2016

For more than 165 years, JFS Richmond (Jewish Family Services) has provided exceptional guidance and support to individuals and families of all ages, faiths and income levels. Despite this longevity,many are unaware of the full range of quality services this respected nonprofit organization provides. “That’s precisely why a rebrand was in order,” said newly-appointed Chief […]

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JFS Home Care, Helping Clients for 165 Years

By Becki Mann | October 31, 2016

Through the years, 165 to be exact, JFS has transformed the lives of individuals and families and strengthened the Richmond community by providing the best options in care, counseling and adoption. The Home Care program, encompassed under JFS Care Services, enables impoverished seniors to remain living safely, independently, and comfortably in their own homes, not […]

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ConnectVA Spotlight: Wendy Kreuter, Jewish Family Services (JFS)

By Becki Mann | October 7, 2016

From ConnectVA: Tell us about yourself. My name is Wendy Kreuter, and I joined Jewish Family Services (JFS) as the Chief Executive Officer in September 2016.  I have twenty years of experience in management at Schwarzschild Jewelers and served for thirteen years at The Faison Center as Vice President of Operations and Finance. What’s the […]

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Creating a Pleasant Atmosphere at Meal Time

By Becki Mann | February 24, 2016

“Making Mealtime Pleasant: Creating a Pleasant Atmosphere” By Lisa Davey, RN, MS Enjoying a meal is more than the taste of the food we eat. Historically humans worked together to gather and  hunt for food. They relied on each other to get the food and then shared their meal. While we may not have to […]

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Nutrition for the Older Person

By Becki Mann | February 24, 2016

Meal planning should include the types and amounts of food to meet the nutritional needs of the client. How many calories do older adults need? A  woman over 50 who is: Not physically active needs about 1600 calories a day A man over 50 who is: Not physically active needs about 2000 calories a day […]

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