Jewish Family Services of Delaware

"Savvy Caregiver has helped me keep calm and I am routinely reminded that I am not alone in this." Savvy Caregiver is an evidence-based, 10-week group training program to develop caregiving skill mastery for family members providing care for people with dementia. Our next group begins on September 26, visit https://ow.ly/Yql750Tppuv to register! #ServicesForAll #HelpingYouThrive #SavvyCaregiver

Congrats to Rebecca McAdams and Jenevive Newman on being named to the Delaware Business Times 2024 40 Under 40 list! DBT's 40 Under 40 pays tribute to outstanding young professionals who are making a name for themselves through innovative ideas, business excellence, and community involvement. Each year this program recognizes 40 leaders under 40 years old who are bringing Delaware’s business community to new heights. Becca and Jenevive will be recognized for their accomplishments at the 2024 DBT40 Celebration this Wednesday. Becca is the Clinical Supervisor of the Fellowship program and Jenevive is the Director of the RISE (Refugee Integration Support Effort) program. We are very grateful to have both Becca and Jenevive on the JFS team! To learn more about the DBT 40 Under 40, visit https://lnkd.in/gZvZd6Zc #ServicesForAll #HelpingYouThrive #RISEwithRefugees #40under40

Oleksandr developed a passion for baking while growing up in Ukraine, and went to a Food Technology school in Kiev to learn more about baking and develop his craft. He then started working full-time at a bakery, but when the war began, Oleksandr was forced to leave his home country. He came to the United States and was settled in Delaware. The JFS Delaware RISE (Refugee Integration Support Effort) program helped Oleksandr get settled and began working on a self-sufficiency plan for him. He then shared his aspiration to open his own bakery. The RISE team connected Oleksandr with Microenterprise Development (MED) Program Coordinator Kylie Hislope at HIAS, and they started working towards his dream. Kylie assisted Oleksandr in creating a comprehensive business plan, provided valuable information regarding finance management and the loan system in the U.S., and identified a commercial kitchen for Oleksandr to use. Oleksandr has now officially opened his very own bakery, Dream Bakery, with his girlfriend Al, who is also from Ukraine! Using only natural ingredients, Dream Bakery offers organic artisan sourdough and desserts. Every product is made with care and dedication, ensuring each bite is a delightful experience. Send Dream Bakery a message on Instagram (https://lnkd.in/eijZfeJb) or Facebook (https://lnkd.in/eTqkFuve) to place an order, and visit their table at the New Castle County Farmer's Market! You can also visit them Saturday's from 9am - 2pm at 211 Delaware Street for a pop-up market "On the Green", and Sundays and Wednesdays from 8am - 1pm for a pop-up at The Window on Delaware Street at 222 Delaware Street. #ServicesForAll #HelpingYouThrive #RISEwithRefugees #DreamBakery

JFS COMPASS is proud to offer Savvy Caregiver, an evidence-based training program for family members providing care for people with dementia, to COMPASS clients and members of the public. Classes begin on September 26, and will meet weekly for 10 weeks. Sign up for either our Tuesday or Thursday class! Space is limited so register ASAP if interested. Visit https://ow.ly/6Bpe50Thuxc for more info and to register! #ServicesForAll #HelpingYouThrive #WhyJFS

JFS Delaware has been named to The News Journal's 2024 list of Top Work Places in the state of Delaware! This is Delaware Online/The News Journal's 18th year recognizing local companies in the Top Workplaces program. Companies are separated by size: large companies with 400 or more employees, midsize companies with 100 to 399 employees and small companies with fewer than 100 employees. The process is based on a scientific survey of employees who rate their workplace culture. Visit https://lnkd.in/ebHFn3XM to learn more about the award and view the full list of winners. #ServicesForAll #HelpingYouThrive #WhyJFS

Last weekend we hosted a gathering for Ukrainian refugees at Cape Henlopen State Park! Everyone enjoyed a meal together along with walking on the beach, swimming, and playing soccer and badminton. It was a great opportunity for refugees to connect with each other and the local community, fostering a sense of support and belonging. If you would like to get involved by volunteering with JFS, visit https://lnkd.in/eUYyC4M8 #ServicesForAll #HelpingYouThrive #RISEwithRefugees #WhyJFS

Be sure to check out the Brandywine Festival of the Arts on September 7-8 at Brandywine Park! Oksana, who is a Ukrainian refugee in our RISE (Refugee Integration Support Effort) program, will once again be displaying her jewelry and crafts. Come out and show your support for Oksana and other local artists! #ServicesForAll #HelpingYouThrive #RISEwithRefugees

Thank you so much to everyone who donated school supplies for our Back to School Bash! We handed out over 100 backpacks with school supplies to help students in our community start the new school year strong 💙 #ServicesForAll #HelpingYouThrive #BacktoSchool

Our new Development Manager, Stacy, represented JFS at the JCC Member Appreciation Event last night. And she was joined by her mom, Arlene, who served as the JFS Board President from 2010 to 2012! #ServicesForAll #HelpingYouThrive #WhyJFS

We have over 100 kids signed up to receive a backpack full of school supplies at our Back to School Bash this Thursday! That's amazing and we're so excited! But, we still need more school supply donations! Visit https://ow.ly/rHjM50T1uhf to order off from our Amazon list or you can drop off donations in person at our Wilmington office. Donations must be made by Tuesday, August 20! Parents/guardians, you must sign your child up before the Back to School Bash on Thursday to receive school supplies. Visit https://ow.ly/G55P50T1uhb to sign up! #ServicesForAll #HelpingYouThrive #BacktoSchool