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Resume and Cover Letter Workshop

  • Thursday, July 9, 2026

  • morning and afternoon sessions available

Learn how to effectively create or revise two of the fundamental tools for conducting a job search in the current market. Resume and cover letter workshops convene in the afternoon on April 14 and June 18 at 2pm with an additional session on July 9 at 1pm. Morning sessions are available May 13 at 11:30am. After you have registered, you will receive an emailed link the day of the event, allowing you access to the workshop you have registered for. 

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20s & 30s Grief Support Group

  • Thursday, December 17, 2026 + 5 more dates

  • July 16 - 8pm
    August 20 - 8pm
    September 17 - 7pm
    October 15 - 8pm
    November 19 - 7pm
    December 17 - 8pm

It's not a club anyone wants to be a part of, but if you are a person in their 20s or 30s who has lost a parent, sibling, or partner, sometimes it's good to be with people who get it.  Co-sponsored by Mishkan Chicago, Silverstein Base Chicago, and JCFS Chicago, this group meets monthly to share memories of our loved ones and discuss our experiences of grief in a supportive space.

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Elevate

  • Thursday, June 18, 2026

  • 6pm
  • Ateres Ayala 3412 W. Touhy Avenue Skokie, IL 60076 View Map

For more detailed information, please visit JCFS.org/Elevate Join us for our signature fundraising event to help strengthen self-sufficiency, belonging, and well-being among people in our community.HONORINGHoward J. SwibelIrving B. Harris Leadership AwardMarci FriedmanWhat’s Possible AwardSponsorship opportunities available. 773.467.3896

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Fine Motor Friends

  • Thursday, July 16, 2026

  • Thursdays, 1-2pm June 11-July 16
  • Elaine Kersten Children’s Center 255 Revere Dr. Suite 200 Northbrook, IL 60062 View Map

This fun and engaging summer class for children ages 5–7 years will target fine motor strength, hand coordination, visual motor integration, and dexterity skills through play-based sensory-motor activities, crafts, games, and obstacle courses. Activities are designed by our occupational therapist to support the foundational skills needed for improved handwriting, classroom participation, self-care independence, and overall confidence with school-related tasks. This 6-week class is offered at our clinic in Northbrook.

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