In Memory of Dee Weiner
Donate to JFS WNC in Dee's Memory
FREE ‘Give-Back’ Drag Show to benefit Healing Solutions Counseling
Get ready for a party with a purpose! Join Asheville Drag Brunch for an afternoon of sparkle at our FREE drag show on Sunday, May 3rd at 1:00 p.m. at New Belgium Brewing. This all-ages event brings together Asheville’s most vibrant drag performers for a lively and uplifting show that’s all about giving back....
In The News: Jewish Family Services of WNC Tackles Hunger in Asheville
We were recently featured on WLOS for our work addressing hunger and food insecurity across Western North Carolina. The story highlights how Jewish Family Services of WNC partners with MANNA FoodBank and the Souper Bowl of Caring to provide fresh, nutritious food to individuals and families facing rising costs and limited resources. Through our...
How To Care For Yourself During Times of Stress
How To Care For Yourself During Times of Stress
by Dr. Erica Mesnard, Healing Solutions Counselor
With all that goes on in our world and regarding the current crisis in the Middle East, it can be easy to forget about our self-care and become overwhelmed by global stress. This is compounded by the discomfort of sitting...
Therapy for Climate Change Anxiety
By Andrew Dwyer
As the effects of climate change become increasingly apparent in the form of wildfires, floods, and other extreme weather, it is only natural that many of us are feeling increased anxiety. According to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, the continued increase of carbon dioxide in our atmosphere will have serious effects...
The Complexities of Mental Health
By Andrew Dwyer MSW LCSW and Erica Mesnard, Ph.D (Licensed Psychologist)
Mental health is a complex subject. 46% of people will meet criteria for a mental illness within their lifetime. With a population that large, there is bound to be variability among cases. But what all mentally ill people have in common is the right...
Consider Making a Gift to JFS Through Your 2023 IRA Distribution
Here’s a tax-smart idea that supports JFS of WNC!
Take great advantage of a recent tax break that will make a difference with your IRA. Use your Required Minimum Distribution (RMD) as the Qualified Charitable Distribution (QCD) for a tax- free gift to JFS of WNC.
At the end of December 2022, a new tax act,...