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WJCS Workshops Assist Women Seeking Jobs

Published: Monday, February 13, 2012 “Building Assets: Saving and Investing" was the topic addressed by Marcia Kaplan, Founder/President Ameriprise Financial in Hartsdale, at a recent Focus Group at Westchester Jewish Community Services (WJCS) in White Plains. Ms. Kaplan is a volunteer for the United Way Financial Education Program, which is designed to bring relevant financial information

TuB’Shevat Celebration Held for Persons with DD

Published: Thursday, February 9, 2012 More than 100 enjoyed a special Tu B'Shevat Celebration for persons with developmental disabilities hosted recently by Westchester Reform Temple and Westchester Jewish Community Services’ Havorah Program. Known as The Jewish Arbor Day, Tu B’Shevat festivities included music celebrating the occasion as well as eating dried fruits and nuts, especially figs,

Stephanie’s Kloset Donates Items to Kid’s Kloset

Published: Thursday, February 2, 2012 Stephanie Kole, owner of Stephanie's Kloset in Larchmont, recently donated thousands of dollars worth of merchandise to Pass It On Kid’s Kloset. When Ms. Kole asked her manufactures to send her items to donate, she received an overwhelming response of tween, teen and young women’s clothing to pass on. A program of Westchester Jewish Community Services

WJCS Autism Center Publishes 2012 Camp Guide

Published: Wednesday, February 1, 2012 Although it’s still winter, now is the time most parents start researching summer camps for their children. So the WJCS Autism Family Center has published its 2012 Camp Guide. “Finding the right placement that will give a child a fun and memorable experience can be an arduous task,” says Bonnie Graham, Center Director. “For parents whose children are on

WJCS Receives Westchester Community Foundation Grant

Published: Tuesday, January 31, 2012 WJCS has been awarded $20,000 from the Arnold E. and Olga C. Feldman Fund of the Westchester Community Foundation. The grant will support Young Parents Achieve!, a WJCS school-based program for pregnant and parenting teens in the Tarrytown School District. Honored in 2010 with Westchester County Department of Health Distinguished Public Health Service,

WJCS CEO Alan Trager Honored by NASW

Published: Tuesday, January 31, 2012 WJCS is proud to announce that our Chief Executive Officer Alan Trager will be honored by the Westchester Division of NY State's National Association of Social Workers (NASW) on March 29th. Alan, who has been with WJCS since 1976, is being recognized with the NASW Distinguished Service Award for “making a lasting impact” over the course of his career.

Fashionistas in Training Sort Clothes at Kid’s Kloset

Published: Wednesday, January 25, 2012 WJCS recently rolled out the welcome mat for 17 UJA-Federation professionals from New York City including Lyndsie Levine and Shira Hudson, who spent the day learning about the more than 70 WJCS programs that provide supports to individuals and families throughout Westchester. The group devoted several hours to sorting children's clothing at Pass It On Kid’s

Women Gather at WJCS to Design Their Lives for 2012

Published: Friday, January 20, 2012 “If you put a plan in place solidifying your objectives and recognizing any obstacles, chances are you’ll be better able to achieve your goals.” That was the message Dobbs Ferry resident Patty Franco, Consultant, Learning Dynamics, shared with attendees at the most recent Women-Helping-Women workshop sponsored by Westchester Jewish Community Services.