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Jan 26, 2012 - The Jewish Chronicle: Briefly (CDC February workshop calendar)

Check out the great workshop offerings in February at the Career Development Center.

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Jan 19, 2012 - The Jewish Chronicle: Briefly - CSLRS deadline

A friendly reminder that the Central Scholarship application deadline is quickly approaching!

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Jan 12, 2012 - The Jewish Chronicle: Briefly - Long Term Planning workshop

Hosted by JF&CS and Jewish Residential Services, a workshop will be held on Monday, January 23.

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Jan 9, 2012 - HIAS newsletter: Health Families program feature

JF&CS is able to help refugees from many countries thanks to HIAS. With the Family Enrichment Program, refugees are taught about cultural differences, communication techniques and more.

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Jan 6, 2012 - The Voice of Dor Hadash: Hanukkah on Ice

In Dor Hadash'a bi-monthly newsletter, our work with refugees from Nepal and Bhutan is featured twice: once for the Hanukkah on Ice party and again for a partnership with JF&CS.

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Jan 5, 2012 - The Jewish Chronicle: Toys bring happiness to refugee families

My Little Outback's toy drive put smiles on the faces of refugee families.

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Dec 22, 2011 - The Jewish Chronicle: Briefly - Ed2Go

The Career Development Center's newest service, Ed2Go, can help you brush up on your skills or learn something new. Read this blurb for more information on how to get started.

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Dec 21, 2011 - Pittsburgh Tribune-Review: Interfaith couples celebrate holidays twice this year

What do Jewish and Catholic couples do when the holidays come around? Barbara Wollman is featured in this Pittsburgh Tribune-Review story on interfaith families.

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Dec 13, 2011 - Squirrel Hill Magazine: Serving One and All - A History of Social Services in Squirrel Hill

Several social service agencies are featured for their long-standing support and commitment to Squirrel Hill, including JF&CS.

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Dec 2, 2011 - Pittsburgh Business Times: After Hours - Highmark, SOS grant

Highmark representatives were on hand to present JF&CS with a $10k grant for our SOS Pittsburgh emergency assistance program.

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Dec 1, 2011 - Whirl Magazine: Event photos - CDC Fall Mixer

Our Fall Mixer was a big hit with both employers and job seekers! Check out the featured photo in Whirl Magazine.

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Nov 30, 2011 - The Jewish Chronicle: Briefly - Brain Builders Club

Did you know that cognitive decline can be prevented? Check out this feature on the Brain Builders Club!

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Nov 30, 2011 - Pittsburgh City Paper: Holiday Giving Guide 2011 - SHCFP volunteer opportunity

Looking to do something meaningful this holiday season? The Squirrel Hill Community Food Pantry has volunteer opportunities, as featured in this year's CP Holiday Giving Guide.

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Nov 25, 2011 - Pittsburgh Business Times: After Hours - CDC Fall Mixer

Job seekers and regional employers mixed and mingled at the CDC's Fall Mixer on Oct. 18.

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Nov 21, 2011 - Shady Ave Magazine - Holidays gifts that give

JF&CS's tribute cards are featured in this Shady Ave seasonal feature. The true gift that keeps on giving!

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Nov 18, 2011 - The Jewish Chronicle: SOS Pittsburgh receives grant to help those in need

Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield awarded SOS Pittsburgh a $10,000 grant to continue helping those facing crises.

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Nov 17, 2011 - Pittsburgh City Paper – Listings (volunteer opportunity)

Volunteering for the Squirrel Hill Community Food Pantry is featured in this week's edition of the City Paper.

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Nov 11, 2011 - The Jewish Chronicle: Briefly - The Partnership disability workshops

A "Planning for Life After High School" workshop for those with disabilities and their families will be presented by JF&CS and Jewish Residential Services.

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Nov 11, 2011 - The Jewish Chronicle: Letter to the editor - Ask the right questions

In response to a recent Jewish Chronicle story, Certified Care Manager Pearl Averbach discusses recognizing when an aging parent or loved one may need help.

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Nov 8, 2011 - FY2010-2011 Annual Report

During the past year we've helped more than 8,400 people in crises and lifecycle transitions. Click below to read more about our accomplishments and highlights.

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Nov 7, 2011 - Post-Gazette: Going through grief while growing up

In this feature story, Barbara Wollman, a licensed clinical social worker, discusses why high school students can come to grips with grief better than young children.

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Oct 17, 2011 - The Jewish Chronicle: Project Harmony offering discreet assistance to abused women

JF&CS partners with the Shalom Task Force to raise awareness of the presence of domestic abuse in the Jewish community.

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Oct 6, 2011 - The Jewish Chronicle: Briefly (disabilities workshop)

Join us and Jewish Residential Services for a series of workshops on navigating the service systems that serve people with disabilities.

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Oct 5, 2011 - Squirrel Hill Magazine: Kids grow for good

Students from Congregation Beth Shalom's early childhood development program and Pitt's Plant to Plate program donated their time, and produce, to the Squirrel Hill Community Food Pantry. Click below to read how their efforts help the pantry provide for hundreds of families each year who face food insecurity.

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Sep 28, 2011 - Shady Ave Magazine: A Century of Service

The Jewish Federation of Pittsburgh distributes charitable funds to many institutions, including JF&CS. In this article by Deborah Weisberg, two worthy JF&CS programs, the Career Development Center and SOS Pittsburgh, are highlighted.

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Sep 28, 2011 - The Jewish Chronicle: Day of Giving

Jewish Family & Children's Service is one of several non-profit entities participating in Pittsburgh Day of Giving on Tuesday, Oct. 4. Click below to read about how you can give to JF&CS!

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Sep 22, 2011 - Whirl Magazine: Event coverage - CSLRS check ceremony

Roz Sherman and Emily Farkas pose after CSLRS' check distribution ceremony on July 26.

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Sep 22, 2011 - Tribune-Review: From Rwanda to McCandless, family back together again

With the help of JF&CS's Immigration Services, Delphine Murekatete was reunited with her two daughters after two years of separation.

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Sep 16, 2011 - Post-Gazette: Letter to the editor - Increasing diversity

In response to a recent Post-Gazette story noting the lack of diversity in the region, Aryeh Sherman wrote about JF&CS's contributions.

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Sep 9, 2011 - The Jewish Chronicle: Summer youth employment program

Local youth gain valuable job skills (and nice paychecks) as part of the City of Pittsburgh's Summer Youth Employment Program.

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Aug 31, 2011 - Baldwin-Whitehall Patch: Despite Decline in Numbers, a Celebration of Summer Job Success

Recently, 25 local youth completed 6-week long jobs and internships, placed with the help of Career Development Center at JF&CS, through the City of Pittsburgh's and Allegheny County's summer youth employment programs.

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Aug 25, 2011 - The Jewish Chronicle: JF&CS receives funding to assist immigrant women abused by spouses

JF&CS was recently awarded a $30,000 grant from the FISA Foundation to further the efforts of its Immigrant Victims of Domestic Violence Project.

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Aug 25, 2011 - Pittsburgh Tribune-Review: Brother can you spare a job?

As the unemployment rate in the region remains at 7.4 percent, many individuals are still looking for jobs. Columnist Nafara Vanaski talks with the CDC's Linda Ehrenreich and Patrick Ferraro about helping people find opportunities in this tough economy.

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Aug 22, 2011 - Pittsburgh Business Times: CSLRS photo

Representatives from the Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh, Jewish Family & Children's Service and the Central Scholarship & Loan Referral Service committee were on hand at the July 26 event to honor local Jewish students and to present them with scholarships.

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Aug 14, 2011 - Pittsburgh Tribune-Review: Gradual job growth expected in next 2 years

Victoria Dym, a Career Development Center client, is featured in this Tribune-Review story about local people who have faced unemployment. With the CDC's help, Dym hopes to land a full-time job.

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Aug 11, 2011 - The Jewish Chronicle: JF&CS helps Hip-Hop band gain success

True City, an up-and-coming hip-hop group, performed on August 6 at the August Wilson Center. A part of JF&CS's AUNO program, the five band members are participants in Hip-Hop on L.O.C.K., which uses the start-to-finish process of creating and promoting an album to instill a sense of responsibility and accomplishment in young people.

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Aug 3, 2011 - The Jewish Chronicle: Central Scholarship check ceremony

220 local Jewish students were awarded $400,000 in scholarships at the July 26 Central Scholarship and Loan Referral Service (CSLRS) check distribution ceremony.

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Jul 28, 2011 - Pop City: Hip Hop on L.O.C.K photo

Hip Hop on L.O.C.K is an arts education program that teaches youth leadership development, organizational skills, cooperative economics and knowledge of the music business. Check out this photo collage from Pop City photographer Brian Cohen, which features a few singers in the studio.

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Jul 27, 2011 - Allegheny West Magazine - Community project

Moon Area High School senior Emme Kelly raised more than $1,400 to benefit Family Hope Connection. Click the link below to read how Emme's donation helped foster children that Family Hope Connection works with.

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Jul 20, 2011 - Pitt News: Meanwhile, back at the farm, a younger generation grows

Urban farming yields many things, including helping the needy. In this Pitt News story, Squirrel Hill Food Pantry Director Becky Abrams discusses how the Plant to Plate program benefits those in the community with food insecurities by providing them with fresh, local produce.

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Jul 19, 2011 - WPXI: Online reputations can be detrimental to job seekers, students

Be careful what you tweet, says Career Development Center Director Patrick Ferraro. In this Channel 11 News segment, Ferraro talks about carefully managing your social media profiles, especially if you are a job seeker.

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Jul 14, 2011 - Baldwin-Whitehall Patch: Teen summer employment in the neighborhood

With the help of JF&CS, two Bhutanese refugees will begin volunteering at the Whitehall Public Library next week.

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Jul 11, 2011 - The Tribune-Review: Despite humble jobs, Iraqi refugees here cherish their freedom

After receiving death threats in his home country, Iraqi refugee Samir AlQass Ishaq, along with his wife, Siba, and two sons, has found freedom in America. Although Samir may have a humble job, he is proud to have made Castle Shannon his new home.

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Jul 11, 2011 - WPXI: Finding summer jobs in Pittsburgh getting difficult

Patrick Ferraro, employee relations coordinator at the Career Development Center, gives advice to young adults and recent grads about finding (and keeping) that summer job. Patrick also talks about the importance of internships and names a few stand-out industries in the region worth taking a look at.

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Jul 7, 2011 - The Jewish Chronicle: City gardeners

Congregation Beth Shalom preschoolers in Squirrel Hill planted a garden that will benefit their education, and the Squirrel Hill Community Food Pantry with the proceeds.

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Jul 7, 2011 - The Jewish Chronicle: PJC director: State budget cuts could have been worse for Jews

Deep cuts in the recently-approved state budget mean that social service agencies are tightening their belts. JF&CS President and CEO Aryeh Sherman says that while the cuts are negatively effecting non-profits, many agencies continue to see an increase in demand for services.

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Jul 7, 2011 - The Jewish Chronicle: Federation approves $20 million in allocations

The Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh is allocating more than $20 million this year to various programs and agencies in the region. AgeWell Pittsburgh, a partnership to help keep thousands of seniors living safely and independently in the community, is one of the recipients of funds.

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Jul 7, 2011 - The Jewish Chronicle: Briefs - SHPS offers services to achieve mental wellness

Squirrel Hill Psychological Service's team of social workers, psychologists and psychiatrists offer a number of services to the community. Read more about what we offer to individuals as well as groups.

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Jul 4, 2011 - Post-Gazette: Immigrants boast genuine appreciation for Fourth of July

Marie Therese Rowland, an immigrant from the Togolese Republic, finds special meaning in the Fourth of July. With help from JF&CS, this will be Marie's last Independence Day without U.S. citizenship.

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Jun 30, 2011 - The Jewish Chronicle: JF&CS installs new officers, board members

Jewish Family and Children's Service installed its new officers and board members for the 2011-2012 fiscal year.

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Jun 27, 2011 - Squirrel Hill Magazine Summer 2011 - Mental well-being: The four pillars of wellness

Ellie Eisenstat, a Cognitive Enhancement program coordinator at JF&CS, talks about the importance of stress reduction, diet and nutrition, physical activity and mental stimulation for all-around wellness.

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Jun 24, 2011 - Pittsburgh Business Times: JF&CS wins Kovod Award

Association of Jewish Family and Children's Agencies recently recognized JF&CS of Pittsburgh's website

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Jun 21, 2011 - The Jewish Chronicle: Squirrel Hill Food Pantry gets $8,000 grant

The MAZON grant, which aims to prevent and alleviate hunger among people of all faiths and backgrounds, will help the Food Pantry cover the costs of an on-site licensed clinical social worker.

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Jun 21, 2011 - The Jewish Chronicle: JF&CS wins Kovod Award for website

JF&CS was selected by the Association of Jewish Family and Children's Agencies as the recipient of the coveted annual award for excellence in agency websites.

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Jun 21, 2011 - The Jewish Chronicle: Columbia Gas supports seniors through AgeWell Pittsburgh

Columbia Gas's contribution helps AgeWell Pittsburgh provide and coordinate comprehensive community-based, supportive services to help older adults in the community.

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Jun 10, 2011 - Pittsburgh magazine Jun 2011: Second Acts

CDC's Patrick Ferraro is quoted in the June issue of Pittsburgh magazine. Jennifer Rignani writes about professionals switching careers...prompted by layoff, or by choice.

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May 5, 2011 - Shady Ave Summer 2011: Douglas Shields: Making a Difference

In the Councilmen's Corner of Shady Ave Magazine, City Council member Douglas Shields talks about the benefits of the Community Development Block Grant, and his plans to allocate money to various organizations including JF&CS and the Squirrel Hill Community Food Pantry.

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May 5, 2011 - Shady Ave Summer 2011: Naomi Weisberg Siegel: Sustaining the Hope

Longtime Squirrel Hill Community Food Pantry volunteer and donor Naomi Weisberg Siegel speaks to Shady Ave about what fuels her fire as a philanthropist.

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Apr 12, 2011 - Pittsburgh Tribune-Review: Adult Children Often Step in to Handle Tasks for Parents

When an elderly parent reaches a point when everyday tasks become difficult and/or you are concerned for their safety, adult children need to intervene. JF&CS geriatric social worker Stefanie Small, LSCW, offers some expert advice.

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Mar 24, 2011 - Pittsburgh Tribune-Review: Food Pantry Awarded Grant for Improvements

JF&CS's Squirrel Hill Community Food Pantry received a $200,000 grant through the Allegheny County Community Infrastructure & Tourism Fund.

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Feb 27, 2011 - Pittsburgh Tribune-Review: Pittsburgh region jobs forecast remains hazy

Career counselor Joe D'Anna of JF&CS's Career Development Center weights in on current job market.

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Feb 17, 2011 - Jewish Chronicle: Food Pantry receives $1.5 million endowment

The Squirrel Hill Community Food Pantry recently moved to a larger location on Hazelwood Avenue in order to better serve the growing number of people who are turning to us for help. We also launched an endowment campaign to build a safety net to ensure the Food Pantry can continue to meet the growing needs of those in our community who would otherwise go hungry.

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Feb 10, 2011 - Jewish Chronicle: Raising Sensitivity

February marks Jewish Disability Awareness Month, and activities are occurring all around the community. JF&CS's special needs resource coordinator Linda Marino helps to get the word out and reminds us of JF&CS's year-round services to people with special needs.

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Nov 24, 2010 - Pittsburgh Post-Gazette Giving thanks: Newly arrived refugees share an American holiday

Two ideals -- a passage from the Torah that says "Justice, Justice you shall pursue" and the Hebrew phrase "tikkun olam," which means "repairing the world" -- drive the refugee resettlement work that Jewish Family & Children's Service has done here since 1937.

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Sep 21, 2010 - ABC News online Food Banks Cope With Families Who Have Fallen From Middle Class

As the demographics change, some food pantries are thinking up inventive ways to handle new clients who are hesitant about stepping into the organizations. The Squirrel Hill Community Food Pantry employs an onsite social worker and expects to change its current system of divvying out pre-made bags of non-perishables and produce to clients.

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Sep 9, 2010 - The Jewish Chronicle Apply (Central Scholarship/Letter to the editor)

Roz Sherman, Central Scholarship committee chair, recognizes the program’s community partners.

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Jul 28, 2010 - Pop City Far from home, refugee teens thrive as summer interns

This summer, the lives of two dozen teenage refugees have quietly been changing. Thanks to the refugee resettlement program at the Jewish Family & Children's Service and their Career Development Center, these teens have completed a job-readiness program and have been spending the summer working at internship jobs to help them adjust to life here.

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Jul 26, 2010 - Pittsburgh Tribune-Review Young refugees immersed in workplace training program

Toh Toh and 23 other young refugees are getting on-the-job experience and a paycheck this summer through a program operated by the Jewish Family & Children's Service of Pittsburgh that prepares the young adults — many of whom grew up in refugee camps — for the workplace.

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Jul 22, 2010 - Pittsburgh Post-Gazette Nonprofit helps train refugees

Read about our refugee youth summer internship program in the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. Paula Kelly, director of the Whitehall library, said she is happy she decided to have her library participate in the program, and that she encourages other local libraries to take part, too.

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Jun 10, 2010 - Jewish Chronicle JF&CS guardianship program

Many people don't realize that Jewish Family & Children's Service offers professional, compassionate care for those incapable of caring for themselves.

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Jun 1, 2010 - Northern Connection Student of the Month: Ali Mascaro

High-school student Ali Mascaro is profiled for her senior service project collecting and donating a carload of art supplies, games and toys to FHC.

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May 20, 2010 - Jewish Chronicle Food Pantry partners with local farmer for fresh produce

The Squirrel Hill Food Pantry is taking the “think globally, eat locally” saying very seriously. The pantry announced last week that it has an arrangement with a Tarentum area farmer to plant fruits and vegetables on a plot of his land and to distribute the yield to its clients.

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May 20, 2010 - Cranberry Journal Seneca Valley senior’s project helps brighten lives of children

A front-page story highlighting the FHC donation project of high-school student Ali Mascaro.

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May 4, 2010 - Pittsburgh Tribune-Review Tool developed at Robert Morris helps nonprofits assess themselves

Among groups experimenting with the tool are Catholic Charities of Pittsburgh, Downtown, and Jewish Family & Children's Service in Squirrel Hill.

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Apr 29, 2010 - Pittsburgh Post-Gazette DVD sale to benefit kosher food pantry (Flicks for Food)

DVDs of more than 7,000 movies will be available from noon to 3 p.m. Sunday and from 3 to 6 p.m. Monday at the Jewish Family & Children's Service, 5743 Bartlett St., Squirrel Hill.

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Apr 29, 2010 - Jewish Chronicle Food Pantry plans fall move to Hollywood Video

Pass the popcorn, please. The Squirrel Hill Food Pantry will move into the former Hollywood Video store, 828 Hazelwood Ave., this fall, giving the city’s only source of kosher food for the needy greater floor space for its staples and other services. And the pantry plans to modernize its operating model to make it more user friendly for clients.

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Apr 20, 2010 - Pittsburgh Tribune-Review Multigenerational families under one roof

Even when the living situation is mostly positive, combining households while caring for an aging parent certainly changes home dynamics, and family members can expect a big adjustment period.

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Apr 8, 2010 - Jewish Chronicle Keep ‘Em in Stitches – A Knitting Project to Help Those in Need

Participants in the five-month series, sponsored but the United Jewish Federation Women’s Philanthropy, began knitting scarves, hats and blankets to donate to refugees resettled by Jewish Family & Children’s Service.

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JF&CS featured on WQED
Check out Chris Moore's latest episode of "Horizons," an immigration special featuring JF&CS!
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Central Scholarship applications due Feb. 7
Central Scholarship applications are now being accepted for the 2012-2013 school year. One application gives you access to multiple community scholarships! Click the link below.
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Are you a United Way donor?
JF&CS's United Way donor designation number is 76. Please consider designating a portion of your United Way gift to JF&CS.
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FY2010-2011 JF&CS annual report
During the past year we've helped more than 8,400 people in crises and lifecycle transitions. Click below to read more about our accomplishments and highlights.
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