Uplifting Lives jfsvancouver.ca | Summer 2021
GEORGE’S STORY: YOUR SUPPORT SUSTAINS A FAMILY Before George came to JFS, he was struggling to make ends meet for his growing family.
Most of all, George and his family received support through the food bank.
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Finding employment was tough with a disability and having recently married, he now had two adolescent kids to provide for. Financially it was a struggle and he knew he needed some help. One of his friends who was volunteering with the Jewish food bank suggested George get in touch with JFS. The difference was immediate. George connected with a case worker and received practical support, including help filling out forms and taxes for housing and disability. He also received some financial help with dental and prescription costs that were not covered by MSP and would have been prohibitive on their own.
Your Legacy Makes a Difference, p2
We no longer had to buy cheap unhealthy food just to not feel hungry. - George
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With growing kids, this is especially important for his family, and particularly for his son, who is diagnosed with Asperger Syndrome. “If he doesn’t eat regularly, then it’s a real problem,” he notes. In the last year, regular food bank deliveries have been an immense help. Getting to the food bank or grocery store is difficult with a wheelchair, and during the pandemic George couldn’t use the bus
Meal Program Brings Love & Kindness, p3
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Thriving Seniors, p4