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Over 13 million older Americans live in poverty or right on its edge, with annual incomes of only $22,000 or below. These seniors have to decide each day whether to pay for medicine, food, rent, or utilities. They live one missed rent check, one health problem, or one lost job away from financial crisis. Despite their struggles, their voices are unheard, and they face a frustrating system ill-equipped to respond to their needs.

One Away is an innovative, national advocacy campaign that gives voice to these older adults who are struggling to make ends meet. One Away is spotlighting the challenges facing millions of older adults in this economy by allowing them to tell their own stories on video. It’s also calling for legislative and policy changes to make it easier for vulnerable seniors to get the services and supports they need to remain independent and secure—from benefits and job training to housing and transportation.

Do you know an older adult who is struggling just to make ends meet? Click below and help them spread the word and make life better for all seniors.

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  • &quot;What&#039;s NU?&quot; DECEMBER 2011

    "What's NU?" DECEMBER 2011

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    JFS' 2011 "Art of Caring" FUNdraiser a Tremendous Success!

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    Rabbi Kantrowitz & Chaplain Friedman

    Rabbi Kantrowitz & Chaplain Friedman Motzi Prayer

    • JFS wishes to thank all the community, the generous donors, supporters and attendees who shared a very successful evening of fun and philanthropy with us at the lovely Albuquerque Museum of Art & History on Sunday, April 3rd.

    The dynamic David Silverman from Seattle once again entertained everyone as our emcee and auctioneer. He partnered with our Board, staff, volunteers and a community who came out in force to support our efforts to help seniors and families in New Mexico. We broke records on donated items, attendance and funds raised and want to send our heartfelt Thank You! out to everyone!

    Thanks to your "Art of Caring" JFS has a brand new Ford Fusion to transport our senior clients to their medical appointments and activities and our Programs have much needed funding to enable us to continue to provide much needed quality service! We are here because of your caring and advocacy and we appreciate all of everyone's contributions to our event.

    • Senior Day in Santa Fe

      Senior Day in Santa Fe

      JFS joined the Alliance for Area Agencies on Aging to present Senior Day at the New Mexico Legislature on February 14, 2011. The event kicked off with the Presentation of the Flag by the Santa Fe VFW Post 2951 Honor Guard and a stunning rendition of the National Anthem by Felicia Quintana. JFS thanks all the New Mexico seniors that attended this important event hosted by the Alliance Partners.

      Click on the Alliance logo above to go to the Santa Fe New Mexican website and view a photo of JFS staff members Catherine Burke and Meredith Root sharing information on the "Brain Fitness" program with a Senior Day attendee!

    JFS Featured in Albuquerque Journal

    • Albuquerque Journal Article 12/12/10

      Albuquerque Journal Article 12/12/10

      The Albuquerque Journal featured JFS and our client, Abel Baca in their Lifestyles section on Sunday, December 12. The news story in the Journal included some wonderful photos of Abel Baca and our Director of Programs, Carrie Hamilton, and our Executive Director, Michael Gemme. If you can, check out the article with the photos in the Albuquerque Journal. You can also view the text of the article by clicking on the Journal's logo above!

    JFS News Archives