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Author: Julie Perlstein

  1. Meet Marta Bohorquez: A Passionate Advocate

    As the job development coordinator in JSSA’s Employment Services program, Marta is part…
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    Marta Bohorquez giving speech at jssa conference
  2. With JSSA’s Encouragement, Training, and Coaching, Robert Landed a Job!

     With JSSA’s Encouragement, Training, and Coaching, Robert Landed a Job!   Robert is…
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  3. The Pride of Cabin John CVS Health

    Celia came to JSSA in 2017 for employment assistance after recently earning her…
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    Celia Lichtman cvs health
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  5. Wraparound: Supporting the Teen, Supporting the Family

    A brother’s death and a family move to a new state would be very difficult for anyone.…
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  6. Signs of Stress in Older Adults and How to Manage it

    As adults get older, age-related challenges like medical conditions, cognitive changes,…
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    Sign of stress in seniors and tips on how to manage it
  7. Celia and Marissa employment service placements at cvs by jssa
  8. JSSA’s Volunteer Juliann Goldman Wins National Hospice Volunteer of the Year Award

    Juliann Goldman started as a JSSA Hospice volunteer in 2007.  More than 14 years later, she…
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  9. MEET RUTH RUSKIN, JSSA’S NEW BOARD PRESIDENT

    Ruth Ruskin was elected JSSA’s new Board President effective July 1, 2021, after serving as…
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    JSSA's New Board President Ruth Ruskin
  10. How to Celebrate Father’s Day Without Dad

    Being an adoptive father was the most important part of his life.
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    senior man and older daughter