JFS Richmond is proud to announce that Dr. Jennifer M. Morgan has received the Tresa Roebuck Spencer Award for Excellence in Advocacy from the National Academy of Neuropsychology (NAN). She was recognized at NAN’s 50th annual conference in Los Angeles on November 5th. This award, first introduced three years ago, honors individuals who demonstrate exceptional […]

JFS Richmond and Beth Sholom Senior Living proudly celebrates Christine Hanger as a graduate of the CAPABLE (Community Aging in Place, Advancing Better Living for Elders) program. Hanger joined the program, which lasted four months, to build independence at home and focus on organization of living spaces and her personal calendar. Throughout the program, she […]

With the support of JFS, Iryna Litvinova has been able to continue her journey as an artist in the United States, sharing the beauty of Ukrainian folk art with a new community. Litvinova’s artistic journey began at the age of 3 in Ukraine, where she discovered a deep passion for art. Over the years, she […]

As the winter holidays approach, Jewish Family Services Richmond and the Weinstein Jewish Community Center are preparing to light up Richmond once again with Lights of Love, a cherished Hanukkah tradition that has been bringing warmth and joy to the community since 2019. Each year, paper flames displayed at the JCC represent gift requests from […]

Each November, Jewish Family Services partners with WTVR CBS 6 for “A Hand to Hold,” a campaign dedicated to raising awareness about children and teens in Central Virginia’s foster care system who are waiting for a permanent, loving family. Over the course of the month, CBS 6 will highlight the personal stories of youth in […]

For most people, a Slurpee is a simple convenience store treat. But for Richmond resident Mary Kay Lane, a retired paralegal in her 70s, it became a symbol of independence and a personal goal she set for herself months ago. With the help of the CAPABLE (Community Aging in Place, Advancing Better Living for Elders) […]