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From Gail's Desk

Gail Schulman, JF&CS CEO

Update from the most recent edition of the Making Connections newsletter

October 1, 2026

Dear Friends,

Even after more than six years at JF&CS, I’m still sometimes taken aback by the wide range of human needs we see in a day. Living can be very hard!

But despite the wide range of stories, circumstances, and challenges, so many people tell us the same thing:

“I didn’t know where to start.”

That’s exactly why our JF&CS helplines are here. Whether someone has a specific question or simply isn’t sure where to turn, a trained expert will take the time to listen, understand the situation, and help them find a path forward.

Sometimes one conversation is all it takes. Other times, that first call opens the door to additional support from the wide range of expertise JF&CS brings together under one roof.

You don’t have to be facing a crisis to call. And there’s no need to have everything figured out before reaching out to JF&CS. Just call. We’re here to listen and to help.

Warmly,