During the current recession, JFCS has been in the forefront of assisting thousands of people in need. In addition to providing emergency assistance and counseling to individuals and families and opening our food pantries to many at risk of hunger, we have been offering a series of free workshops to help people financially, professionally, and emotionally. These classes and seminars, some of which are ongoing, are part of the Jewish Emergency Assistance Network (JEAN), a consortium of agencies and synagogues that has come together to help our community during tough economic times.

Here's a listing of recent JEAN workshops:

• Understanding Your Options in Tough Financial Times (San Francisco, Marin, and Palo Alto JFCS)
• Job Networking (Sonoma JFCS)
• Job Search Strategy Group (Palo Alto JFCS)
• Mindfulness for Uncertain Times (Palo Alto JFCS)
• Parenting in Tough Economic Times (Palo Alto JFCS)
• How to Modify Loans and Avoid Foreclosure Whenever Possible (San Francisco JFCS)
• Sleep and Stress Workshop (Marin JFCS)
• Parenting in Difficult Times (Marin JFCS)
• Understanding Your Options in Uncertain Financial Times (San Mateo JFCS)
• Financial Literacy for Kids (Sonoma JFCS)
• Managing Sleep and Stress (Sonoma JFCS)
• Rightsizing Your Lifestyle (San Francisco JFCS)
• Back to Business in Unpredictable Times (Palo Alto JFCS) 

Contact the region closest to you to learn more about upcoming classes.

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