What would you do if you didn't own a car -- not by choice, but because you couldn't afford to -- and you relied on public transportation to get you to and from work? Then you heard the news that the Port Authority is proposing to eliminate 46 of 102…Read More
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We should all be philanthropists
Elliott Oshry, a past JF&CS board member and ongoing supporter wrote an article on philanthropy that was published in the September 18, 2011 issue of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. "We Should All Be Philanthropists" is a thought-provoking piece on an important topic for our time, reminding readers that philanthropy is not…Read More
In this together: Helping families and their special-needs children
Parenting challenges come in many forms. If you are a parent of a child with special needs, however, common concerns take on a completely different dimension. Medical needs, adapting to school and other socials settings, continuing education, meaningful employment and independent life skills are just some of the concerns that…Read More
Easing your child into the back-to-school routine
Taking the bus, meeting new teachers and classmates, studying, playing sports – kids may encounter all of these experiences as they head back to school. It’s an exciting time of the year, but all of the changes can also make children anxious, and not just kids who are starting school…Read More