Jewish Family Services Segment – September 20, 2024

3:00 – 4:00 PM

Seg 3 – Jewish Family Services Segment

LISTEN TO THE COMPLETE SHOW FOR DETAILS OF SUBJECTS DISCUSSED IN THIS INTERVIEW.

JEWISH FAMILY SERVICES w/ Kraig Johnson re; Executive Director; Ramon and Farrell. 49 S. Farrell, Ste., C 208. Palm Springs, 92262
– DISCUSSION of the evil acts committed against Israel. They provide assistance to ANYONE. 97% of their clients are NOT JEWISH.
– MISSION STATEMENT; to provide social services to the Jewish and the General Community w/ focus on well-being regardless of age, race, religion etc. Must be a residence of the CV for 12 months.
1. In-person and tele-care mental health care. Accept all insurances, provide scholarships.
2. Case Management; Connect people w/ systems that are out there to help on so many levels. THE ONLY AGENCY IN THE VALLEY to provide emergency financial aid to the community at-large. Rent, food, medicine, etc.
3. Community Outreach Program; To connect w/ isolated folks in the Community and reduce the effects of isolation. Isolation is as physically bad as smoking 15 cigarettes a day.
a. “Let’s do Lunch” in 6 locations around the Valley.
b. “Café Europa” specifically for Holocaust survivors.
c. FREE COUNSELING programs.
– REPORT on how they are funded.
– (contact info; www.jfsdesert.org and (760) 325-4088).

Kraig