40 Years of Helping the Coachella Valley

“In maintaining the high integrity and goals first established by Jim and Jackie Lee Houston, the Houston Family Foundation looks to support leadership through the opportunity to collaborate and enhance the common good by providing funds to support Science/Medical, Education, The Arts and Human Social Services.” Jewish Family Service of the Desert (JFS) would like to thank the Houston Family Foundation for its generous support of the JFS Case Management program that includes a substantial amount to be used for direct financial assistance when clients face eviction, service interruptions, or can’t afford food or medications. “I’m overwhelmed by the Houston Family Foundation’s generosity, and I greatly appreciate their willingness to support our efforts. They astutely recognize the benefit of no-cost case management services and the provision of emergency financial assistance that often resolves household financial emergencies,” said Kraig Johnson, JFS Executive Director. JFS is grateful for their acknowledgement of these important services that support and strengthen us all.

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For More Information Contact:

Cheryl Scarlett, Director of Major Gifts and Fundraising

760-325-4088 ext. 107, cscarlett@jfsdesert.org

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MEET HCC INTERN VIANEY HOLGUIN

Vianey Holguin graduated from Coachella Valley High School in the top 1% of her class in June 2021 with a 4.5 GPA. She is now a Health Career Connection (HCC) intern working with Jewish Family Service of the Desert (JFS) during a 10-week internship program where Vianey will be focused on supporting the Case Management Program as they engage with community members to offer connections to needed resources, help with complex applications or processes, and even offer emergency financial assistance for overdue rent and utilities, food and medications. Vianey’s goals are to gain a greater understanding of how emergency assistance is approached, strengthen her communication, and gain exposure to the needs of the resources

to help her community. We believe working with the JFS Case Management team offers her a chance to realize these and other goals, and we applaud Vianey for her deep desire to help others. JFS is a committed supporter of our local youth, and we look forward to continuing the work with HCC, OneFuture Coachella Valley, and others to map out, support, and even recruit providers to serve our community. A special thanks to Patricia Etem and Vicky Bocanegra with HCC for working with Vianey and JFS.

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Jewish Family Service of the Desert (JFS Desert) would like to thank Mr. Manilow for giving us an incredible concert series to anticipate.

"A Gift of Love V "is truly a gift to the entire community, and this December's concert series will also benefit JFS Desert. These special performances will once again be hosted at the McCallum Theatre in Palm Desert and will feature Emmy®, Grammy®, and Tony® Award-winning artist Barry Manilow singing all of his mega-hit songs and legendary holiday favorites.

These concerts benefit 25 Coachella Valley non-profit organizations. Each year, the performances top the year before, with special appearances by Santa, Children's Choirs and guest artists, along with so much more.

Tickets are expected to sell out, so please purchase your tickets early and select "Jewish Family Service of the Desert" as your preferred beneficiary!

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Case Management for Anyone Who Needs It

The JFS case management team takes a holistic service approach, collaborating with internal departments to ensure clients’ needs are addressed. We are dedicated to making sure that mental health and basic needs issues stay front and center for our Valley citizens.

JFS case managers assist in exploring resources and are highly experienced. They assess clients’ eligibility for services and programs and help facilitate the application process to obtain benefits and support. Our case managers are a great resource providing financial assistance to prevent homelessness in the Coachella Valley.

Jewish Federation of the Desert(JFED) is proud to provide grants to support JFS programs in the following four categories: Senior Care Management, Ner Tamid “Eternal Light,” which is part of Café Europa, Mental Health Outpatient Treatment and Let's Do Lunch! Call us for referral to JFED’s Tzedakah Fund.

JFS is Here to Help

in Your Time of Need

Appointments are available for Telehealth and In-Person counseling for every member of the family. Our clinicians are here to help you to find the right resources. We also provide emergency financial assistance.

Call NOW 760-325-4088, or by e-mail:

(Counseling for New Clients)

760-325-4088 ext. 121

Intake@jfsdesert.org

(Counseling for Existing Clients)

760-325-4088 ext. 0

Appointments@jfsdesert.org

(For Emergency Assistance)

760-325-4088 ext. 250

Casemanagement@jfsdesert.org

Café Europa provides social engagement for our Valley’s local Holocaust survivors who meet regularly to build supportive relationships while participating in social, educational, and holiday activities. JFS is launching a Café Europa Speakers Bureau connecting local residents who lived through atrocities of the

Holocaust with local students, so that survivors’ stories of bravery, love, and tolerance can be shared with students in what is often an extraordinarily moving encounter. For more information: Julie Hirsh, Director of Community Outreach,jhhirsh@jfsdesert.org, 760-325-4088 ext. 103

You Can Make a

Difference in Someone's Life

Consider a donation at any level allows JFS to continue to offer no-cost emergency assistance and allows us to be your voice in the Coachella Valley.

● $360 will help pay for minor home repair, increasing safety and accessibility.

● $180 will help pay an overdue utility bill.

● $72 provides food to those unable to go to the market.

● $36 helps support counseling.

For over 40 years, we've helped thousands of people manage anxiety or depression, avoid becoming homeless, and connect with life-sustaining services, regardless of religion, ethnicity, or lifestyle. We're your voice in the Coachella Valley with a proven track record.

Additional Information:

Cheryl Scarlett, Director of Major Gifts and Fundraising

760-325-4088 ext. 107, cscarlett@jfsdesert.org

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