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Her identity as a counselor has been a driving force throughout her career and continues to shape her professional goals, says Annaleise Fisher, the newest counselor to join Jewish Family & Community Services. 

 

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June is Men’s Mental Health Month, and it offers a meaningful opportunity to ask a simple but important question: Why is it still so difficult for many men to ask for help?

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Nicole Balog-Bickerstaff, senior outreach coordinator, and Laura Haas, LISW, clinical social worker, of Jewish Family & Community Services participated in Hubbard High School’s January career fair for all grade levels. Each student had a chance to speak with representatives of many organizations about various career paths. Colleges, trades and more»

Jewish Family & Community Services recently received two grants for its programs. A $10,000 grant from Direction Home of Eastern Ohio will be used to continue the JFCS tech pilot program. Nicole Balog-Bickerstaff, a Youngstown State University student who helped launch the program, will stay on board for another three to five months. more»

JMeals, the Jewish Community Center of Youngstown, and Jewish Family & Community Services are offering meals to those 60 and older through the Trumbull County Title III program. Participants must meet nutritional guidelines, be homebound, and be unable to prepare their own meals. A brief over-the-phone assessment is required to be approved for the more»

JFCS is accepting new mental health counseling clients. Licensed, experienced professionals provide in office or in home therapy for individuals, groups, families, and children to help with mental health challenges and life transitions. For more information call 330-746-7929 Jewish Family & Community Services meets the social service needs of the more»

Jewish Family & Community Services and the Jewish Community Center of Youngstown held a successful JMeals food distribution drive-through in March for Youngstown residents. More than $16,000 worth of food including fresh meats, eggs, milk, canned goods, fruit and vegetables were distributed to over 140 Youngstown residents. Each family also received a more»

Jewish Family & Community Services is one of a dozen local organizations that “Light Up the Valley” all year long chosen to be featured in the 2022 WRTA Holiday Lights Campaign. The 12 were chosen from more than 50 nominations submitted recently. JFCS and the other organizations will be featured on TV, social media, and signs on WRTA buses more»