EMPOWERS SENIORS
TO REMAIN INDEPENDENT
Alzheimer’s Education + Support
Senior Outreach Services Mental
Health Support Transportation
to Agency Programs
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For the past year JFCS, with support from the Gulf
Coast Community Foundation and other funders, has
been providing cancer support and wellness programs
to patients and their caregivers who are in treatment or
recovery. Cancer Support classes and groups are offered
in 10 locations, and a recent partnership with Sarasota
Memorial Healthcare System has brought oncologyfocused
gentle exercise, yoga and wellness classes to
SMH’s HealthFit location. “We began serving cancer
patients when the Center for Building Hope was not
embrace the community with care, and when there is
community partners.”
An important part of JFCS’ community support comes
from its signature fundraising events. Its annual gala is
December 17 at the Sarasota Ritz Carlton and features
a special performance by the Sarasota Orchestra. On
March 20, the 14th Celebrity Chefs Food & Wine will
be held at The Resort at Longboat Key Club Islandside.
The Celebrity Chefs event will feature chefs from 30 area
restaurants, a silent auction, golf challenge, libations
and live band. Another way to help JFCS achieve its
mission to provide safety net services for vulnerable
individuals and families is to donate to its food pantry,
and the Veterans program is always in need of socks and
backpacks.
Volunteers are also welcome. “We serve over 25,000
clients annually, and we can’t do it alone. We have more
than 400 volunteers who provide 9,000 service hours
each year. They are the lifeblood of JFCS, and we could
not provide the services we do without our volunteers,”
Brown says. “We need and value all of our community
support and partnerships.”
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HELPS VETERANS FIND HOUSING
Operation Military Assistance
Counseling + Support
Case Management
Financial + Housing Assistance
EMPOWERS YOUTH
TO SUCCEED
Children’s Crisis Team
School-Based Programs
Specialized Counseling
and Social Services
Summer Programs
Safe Alternative to Out–Of–
School Suspension Program
EMPOWERS FAMILIES
TO STAY HEALTHY
Parent Advocacy
Parenting Skill Building
In-Home Support Services
Money Management Education
Relationship Enhancement classes
EMPOWERS CANCER
PATIENTS TO COPE
Oncology Yoga, Tai-Chi + Meditation
Patient + Caregiver Support Groups
Educational Resources
Workshops + Special Events
PROVIDES CARE FOR
THE CAREGIVER
Caregiver Support Groups
Education and Training
Caring From A Distance
Caregiver Helpline:
941-364-7650
HELPS TO PREVENT HOMELESSNESS Case Management
Emergency Cash Assistance
Food Pantry: Canned Goods and Food Vouchers
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