Supporting Families & Seniors. Alleviating Hunger. Improving Mental Health.
Ahmed had worked as a civil engineer back home in Pakistan. In 2022, he left the country with his young family in search of a new beginning. During their first months in St. Louis, the family had to learn how to do everything – from shopping at American grocery stores to navigating the doctor’s office. … Continued
Tricia Bailey is a 46-year-old single mother of three living in St. Louis County. In 2018, Tricia went in for a routine mammogram that came back normal. Five months later, she felt a tender lump in her underarm. She received devastating news: stage two breast cancer. After having a mastectomy on her left breast, Tricia … Continued
Heading back to school can stir up excitement for many children. It can also spark anxiety. From being nervous about making new friends, to managing academic expectations, it’s normal for kids to feel some anxiety ahead of the new school year. Here’s how you can help quell their fears and feel excited about the upcoming year. … Continued
As the carefree days of summer end and children embark on a new school year, parents and caregivers can ease the transition and prepare their students for the year ahead. JFS School-Based Services Supervisor and Therapist, Melani Saito, works with children in St. Louis, to empower them to achieve their goals and establish healthy relationships … Continued
Helene Siegfried knows firsthand what it’s like to support a family member through mental illness. Growing up, her mother faced challenges with her mental health, which in turn made it difficult for her to hold down a job and provide stability at home. Today, Helene has made it her mission to ensure no one has … Continued
Neil Marglous first became involved with JFS St. Louis nearly 13 years ago. He had recently retired and wanted to share his time and talent for customer service and warehousing with the community. He started volunteering at the Harvey Kornblum Jewish Food Pantry once a week and quickly learned that he loved supporting the behind-the-scenes … Continued
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Jennifer first visited the Harvey Kornblum Jewish Food Pantry after being laid-off from her job. She did everything she could to reduce her spending and began reaching into her savings while she looked for work. When she realized that her savings were being drained, she began using her grocery budget on rent and utility bills. … Continued
The Jewish Federation of St. Louis has been a critical partner in providing basic safety net services to our community. In 2022, JFS was grateful to receive funding from the Federation for the purpose of expanding our mental health services. The funding covers the cost of training five JFS therapists in two treatment methods: Dialectical Behavioral … Continued
At seventy-four years old, Etta had experienced many losses in her life. Her husband of fifty years had recently died, and her two children lived hours away. Etta’s lifelong struggle with depression – a result of early childhood trauma – only worsened with age. She felt like her life had no meaning or purpose – … Continued
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