Jewish Vocational Service (JVS), Kansas City

Last Friday, JVS Youth Mentor Coordinator Sarah Tomas Morgan delivered fall treats to 10 Youth Mentoring participants. Their mentors sent notes to the mentees to be included in the deliveries. Sarah enjoyed the chance to get out and establish a small physical connection between the participants and the program again! Learn more about the Youth Mentoring program at https://jvskc.org/get-involved/volunteer/

Josh came to JVS wanting to find a job where he felt like an important part of a team. He worked with his employment specialist to enhance his strengths and experience new options. Josh is now happily employed in a highly technical job at Castle Creations. Learn more about how YOU can invest in others like Josh on December 15th at 12 pm. Watch our page for more details coming soon. Invest now at jvskc.org/give

JVS is excited to share this event hosted by Alive and Well Communities. We hope you'll register to attend! https://tinyurl.com/y4fsbloh

From our national partner in refugee resettlement...

JVS is so grateful for partners like Children's Mercy and Catholic Charities of Kansas City-St. Joseph. Big thanks to Dr. Winterer for gathering donations and buying coats. This event provided 100 coats, hats, scarves, and winter warmth safety information translated into over 5 languages. If you're interested in supporting our Winter Warmth efforts, buy from our Amazon Wish List and your purchases will be mailed directly to JVS: https://tinyurl.com/y2j6db2j

Last week, JVS Refugee Education and Orientation Coordinator Emily Thorpe and JVS clients Hamid and Abdifatah gave advice to a new client. We are so glad to have you all as part of this community! #refugeeswelcome

Christopher McKinney, chair of Vote KC shares advice on what to do if you witness or experience voter intimidation at the polls. This audio clip was from our co...nversation with local voting experts. They answered common questions about voting in Missouri and Kansas. Find the transcript here: https://bit.ly/3mN6xgs See more

Election day is TOMORROW! Before you head to the polls, check out this voter guide from the League of Women Voters of Kansas City, Jackson, Platte & Clay Counties: https://tinyurl.com/y4n7uj8d #getoutthevote (Photo courtesy of League of Women Voters of Kansas City, Jackson, Platte & Clay Counties)