Intro to JFCS and Dementia Friends Training

Jewish Family and Children’s Service of Minneapolis is a social service agency that has been around locally for 113 years and serves 13,000 people of all ages and backgrounds each year. The JFCS staff will provide the Golden Valley Rotary Club with an introduction to the work they do in the Jewish and broader communities and how you can engage with the organization. Majority of the time will be sent providing attendees with an important and educational session on becoming Dementia Friends.

Dana Shapiro is the Community & Volunteer Engagement Manager at Jewish Family and Children's Service of Minneapolis. She wears a lot of hats in her current role working with volunteers and promoting JFCS in the community. She has worked at JFCS for 13.5 years holding roles in Development, Career Services, Intake & Resource Connection, and Community Services.

Clare Gravon is a Case Manager in Senior Services at Jewish Family and Children's Service of Minneapolis. In that role she helps clients and their families connect with the resources they need to live their best lives. Previously, Clare worked at JFCS in food security, helping people access food resources and benefits.

Jennifer Koontz is a Case Manager in Senior Services at Jewish Family and Children's Service of Minneapolis. In this position, she works with senior clients and their families to establish goals, locate resources, and establish a variety of services so that clients can stay independent and thrive. Previously, Jennifer worked as an Academic Coach at Capella University and at Goodwill/Easter Seals, removing barriers and coordinating job skills/ training for people so that they could prepare to go to work.