A Return to Independence Celebrated by a Summer Treat
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) […]
JFS Richmond Welcomes First VCU Gerontology Intern
Jewish Family Services Richmond is proud to welcome its very first gerontology intern, Morgan Carr, a 23-year-old Richmond native and graduate student at Virginia Commonwealth University. Through a partnership with the VCU School of Gerontology, Carr brings hands-on experience and a genuine passion for working with older adults to her new role at JFS and […]
Culture and Community: With Help from VCU, JFS Richmond Hosts ‘Tea Day’
On September 10, 18 Ukrainians who were resettled in Richmond by JFS hosted “Tea Day,” a cultural exchange and thank you event for members of the VCU community. The gathering was part of VCU Global Education’s weekly Tea Time series, which was created to hold a welcoming space for conversation, cultural sharing and language practice. […]
Walking Together to End Alzheimer’s: JFS Richmond Joins the Fight
Jewish Family Services Richmond is once again joining the fight against Alzheimer’s as part of the 2025 RVA Walk to End Alzheimer’s, the nation’s largest event dedicated to raising awareness and funds for care, support and research. JFS Chief Administrative Officer Robin Abbott is serving on the event’s Community Engagement Committee this year, helping to […]
Making Seasons Bright! – JFS Thanks Richmond Christmas Mother and Lights of Love Participants
This holiday season, the spirit of generosity and community shone brightly as a portion of JFS’ gift from the Christmas Mother was multiplied in partnership with RABA to give 28 kids, (11 in Fairfield Court, 10 in Mosby Court and 7 kids in Foster Care) a bike and a helmet for the holidays! JFS and RABA […]
Join Us to Bring Lights of Love for the Holidays
November 1st to December 5th! For 4 consecutive years Lights of Love has spread more and more joy at the holidays, thanks to you! Again this year, we are looking forward to bringing joy and happiness to those who may otherwise feel lonely and forgotten during the winter holidays. Through your generosity, over 150 children, […]
