Posts by Trevor Geiger
Siobhan Whalen to join JCA as Refugee Resettlement Manager
The JCA is pleased to announce that Siobhan Whalen will be joining us as Refugee Resettlement Manager in early January 2022! Siobhan is passionate about social, economic, and racial justice, and works to ensure that every newcomer to our community has access to the resources they need to thrive. In her most recent role as…
Read MoreJoe Bornstein Winter Warmth Drive 2021 Results Are In
The 2nd annual Joe Bornstein Winter Warmth Drive wrapped up earlier this week and we are so proud to announce that we have met our goal of purchasing 750 pairs of winter boots for Maine kids! The boots are being distributed to 14 Portland-area schools and are going directly to students identified as being in need of…
Read MoreHanukkah Happenings 2021
Happy (almost) Hanukkah everyone! With events happening online, outdoors, and indoors (with some extra precautions), there are so many wonderful ways to celebrate together here in Southern Maine. Here are 14 Hanukkah Happenings to help keep your annual traditions full of life and full of light! For Hanukkah crafts, recipes, music and activities, check out…
Read MoreKJFS LAUNCHES 2ND ANNUAL JOE BORNSTEIN WINTER WARMTH DRIVE
Michael Klahr Jewish Family Services aims to honor Joe Bornstein’s legacy by providing winter boots to over 750 area students in need this winter For Immediate Release November 8, 2021 – Portland, ME The 2nd Annual Joe Bornstein Winter Warmth Drive begins today and will run through Dec 7th, 2021! Warm winter boots are a…
Read MoreJCA COVID POLICY UPDATE 11.1.21
PROOF OF COVID VACCINATION & MASKING REQUIREMENT Our commitment to community, and to the safety and well-being of our members, visitors and staff, frames everything we do. We are inspired by the Jewish value of pikuach nefesh (saving of a life) and our tradition that the preservation of human life takes precedence over other practices.…
Read MoreJCA Approved as HIAS Refugee Resettlement Partner
Jewish Community Alliance of Southern Maine Approved as HIAS Refugee Resettlement Partner For Immediate Release October 22, 2021 – Portland, ME Last week, HIAS announced that the Department of State has approved seven new resettlement locations that will be part of HIAS’ national resettlement network to help provide homes and support for refugees when they…
Read MoreJCA by the Numbers – September 2020 – August 2021
700,000+ diapers distributed through Michael Klahr Jewish Family Services, $117,000 allocated to local and overseas organizations, 5,256 PJ Library books sent to kids free of charge, 486 pairs of winter boots delivered to kids at six area schools, and so much more! Proud to share our “JCA BY THE NUMBERS” infographic for September 2020 –…
Read MoreNational Diaper Need Awareness Week – Diaper Drive 9/27 – 10/3
Michael Klahr Jewish Family Services is proud to recognize National Diaper Awareness Week from 9/27/21 – 10/3/21. As part of our commitment to raising awareness, we are hosting a diaper donation drive at the JCA during this week. If you have unused diaper boxes that you would like to donate, please feel welcome to bring…
Read MoreKJFS Newsletter Volume 2 – September 2021
Please enjoy the Second Volume of our new “KJFS News” Quarterly Newsletter. Click here for the PDF version or read on below. To be added to the “KJFS News” mailing list please email Adam at aseigal@mainejewish.org.
Read MoreJCA Proposed Slate of Board Members for 2021-2022
In advance of our Annual Meeting on October 7th, the JCA is pleased to announce the proposed slate of Board Members for 2021-2022! Join us on Thursday, October 7th at 5:30 PM, where we’ll honor new and retiring Board members, celebrate our community award winners, review the past year, and share our vision for the…
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