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JFCS adds new Director of Veterans Services
Jocene Henderson will oversee and work to expand supportive services to homeless and at-risk veterans in six counties
JFCS of the Suncoast recently appointed Jocene Henderson as director of veterans services, where she will oversee and work to expand supportive services to homeless and at-risk veterans in six counties.
A retired army sergeant major with more than 30 years’ military experience, Henderson spent the previous nine years in a variety of capacities for the Veterans Outreach Center in Rochester, N.Y. including serving as director for Operation Welcome Home & Recovery, Organizational Assessment and Community Services and Operations. In addition to her Outreach Center and military work, Henderson also co-authored “Coming Home to Caring Communities: A Blueprint for Serving Veterans & Families,” published in February 2012.
“Jocey’s knowledge of military culture, organization and the effects of military service on veterans and families made her an ideal choice for JFCS’ director of veterans services position,” said Heidi Brown, President/CEO of JFCS of the Suncoast. “In addition, her excellent communication and facilitation skills as well as her ability to develop and maintain collaborative relationships allow us to meet the needs of both internal and external stakeholders.”
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A graduate of Roberts Wesleyan College in Rochester, Henderson holds a Bachelor of Science degree in organizational management. She was also an honor graduate at the United States Army Sergeants Major Academy in Fort Bliss, Tex., and holds an Associate of Applied Science degree in graphic design from Rochester Institute of Technology.
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Founded in 1985, JFCS is a fully accredited, community-based social service, non-profit organization serving Sarasota, Manatee, Charlotte, Collier, Lee and DeSoto counties in Florida, with the goal of empowering people to lead healthy, happy and sustainable lives. JFCS serves more than 25,000 individuals each year through counseling, prevention, intervention, outreach, case management, basic life necessities, financial aid and life skills education programs on a secular, non-denominational basis. Its seven key focal areas include youth, seniors, cancer support, Jewish healing, counseling, veterans and families. For more information, visit www.jfcs-cares.org or call 941.366.2224.