Debra Rimmer, LCSW, Clinical Therapist, Coordinator, Senior Friendly Visitor Program Jewish Family Service of Somerset, Hunterdon, and Warren Counties The holiday season evokes a frothy mixture of feelings and emotions. ...
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COMMUNITY NEWS: Knitted Knockers
Barb’s story began in 2011 when she was diagnosed with breast cancer. Hoping to be immediately reconstructed after having the mastectomy, she only told a few close friends. Due ...
COMMUNITY NEWS: Green Thumbs Up! West Morris Mendham High Seniors Team Up On The Sharing Project
The Sharing Project volunteer crew: Top from left to right: Anna Goldgirsh, Michael Churikov, Matthew Borinshteyn, Geervan Bhattacharjee. Bottom row: Elizabeth Evdokimova, Matthew Goldgirsh, Willam Wang; Missing in the ...
COMMUNITY NEWS: JFS of Somerset, Hunterdon, & Warren Counties is Open For Business … Virtually
Jewish Family Service of Somerset, Hunterdon, and Warren Counties is open for Business…. Virtually It’s been several months since we’ve needed to work remotely, to promote social distancing and ...
COMMUNITY NEWS: Over 50 Interior and Landscape Designers Come Together for Mansion in May Presents Splendor in September 2020 Designer Showcase and Gardens
Over 50 Interior and Landscape Designers Come Together for Mansion in May Presents Splendor in September 2020 Designer Showcase and Gardens To Benefit the Expansion of Gagnon Cardiovascular Institute ...
COMMUNITY NEWS: Veteran’s Widow Launches Nonprofit
Stacia McDonough, the widow of decorated Vietnam Veteran, Sergeant John E. McDonough, has launched, “Independence for Veterans, Inc.,” a registered 501c-3 nonprofit organization. Mrs. McDonough has been volunteering with ...
COMMUNITY NEWS -“Behind the Scandals” 4th Annual JFS Spring Symposium
Everyone loves a scandal. JFS of Somerset, Hunterdon and Warren Counties’ 4th Annual Spring Symposium will feature Karen Kessler, co-founder and CEO of Evergreen Partners. Karen has made ...
COMMUNITY NEWS: Over 50 Interior and Landscape Designers Come Together for Mansion in May 2020 to Benefit the Expansion of Gagnon Cardiovascular Institute
[caption id="attachment_18871" align="aligncenter" width="446"] Tyvan Hill[/caption] [caption id="attachment_18873" align="alignright" width="124"] Photo Credit: Dannette Merchant[/caption] Standing majestically atop an expansive hilltop in the New Vernon section of Harding Township sits ...
COMMUNITY NEWS: Are Career Counselors Becoming Obsolete?
Elise Prezant, JFS Career Counselor The economy is improving, the job market is doing better, unemployment rates are on the decline. So, are career counselors frantically updating their own ...
Some say Eat, Pray, Love … at JFS it’s Cooking, Companionship, Gratitude
By: Maris Chavenson, LCSW From one of our elderly clients: “I love visits from my Cooking Companion volunteer! We especially enjoy trying new foods and, after each time together, ...