Kathy and Bill came to the JFS COMPASS program for support in 2022; Kathy had been diagnosed a few years earlier with frontotemporal dementia/primary progressive aphasia. She was being seen …
When Gill and his family arrived in the U.S in 2024, they were full of dreams and determination but also faced overwhelming uncertainty. They were eager to improve their lives, …
By Vlad Cerbov, JFS Delaware Community Relations Manager In a time when social isolation among older adults has reached crisis levels in the United States, Jewish Family Services of Delaware …
Jenevive Irene Naa Oboshie Newman (1988-2025) was born in Ghana, West Africa. She is survived by Dad, Bishop Eleazer Newman, Mom, Vivian Newman, and Brothers, Winston Newman and Emmanuel Newman. …
By: Larry Nagengast, freelance writer “When you call asking for mental health assistance, the last thing you want to hear is that you can’t be seen right now,” says Wendell …
By Rachel Harad, Co-Chair of the JFS Holiday Helpers Program When the leaves start changing colors, and the weather starts to get colder, my thoughts turn to Jewish Family Services …
By Stacy Wintjen, JFS Development Manager Growing up, Chanukah always brought excitement and anticipation. For us kids, it felt like it was all about the presents! I remember the thrill …
Why I Give Back By Marla Friedman, JFS Delaware volunteer I grew up in a multi-generational immigrant home. My Bubbe of blessed memory, Rae Karsh, was heartbroken that she wasn’t …
