by TJFS | Aug 29, 2014 | CEO Blog
Summer is essentially over and children are back in school. For many families, schools provide breakfast and lunch for their children. This is a good thing. It alleviates both a financial burden for families as well as ensures that at-risk children receive balanced...
by TJFS | Jul 25, 2014 | CEO Blog
You’ve heard me say this before. But I feel it’s important to share how we are trying to help TJFS’ client families who continue to face financial hardship. Yes, the unemployment rate for Hillsborough County continues to fall and is currently at 5.6% (U.S. Bureau of...
by TJFS | Jul 21, 2014 | tjfs events, tjfs news
BACK-TO-SCHOOL SUPPLIES NEEDED FOR 250 CHILDREN If you can help, please bring in any of these items by FRIDAY, JULY 31: LINED PAPER * PENCILS * CRAYONS WASHABLE MARKERS * RED ERASERS * SPIRAL NOTEBOOKS *GIFT CARDS TO PURCHASE SUPPLIES Tampa Jewish Family Services...
by TJFS | Jul 18, 2014 | CEO Blog
“Oh, The Places You’ll Go!” by Dr. Seuss is one of my favorite childhood books. It has held meaning for me many times in my life. Tampa Jewish Family Services is embarking on a new journey as a new fiscal year begins. I am very excited to be working with the...
by TJFS | Jun 27, 2014 | CEO Blog
Our agency receives more than 150 calls each week from people in need. Every single call received, during regular business hours, is answered by a live person. I ask my staff to consider the following when they speak to someone who has taken the time to reach out for...
