These support groups are free and open to all women experiencing infertility in Denver.
Our fertility buddies practice “relationship-based support.” Individuals currently experiencing infertility are matched with trained fertility buddy veterans, who understand the pressure, pain, and emotional upheaval caused by infertility, and can offer the much-needed support to their buddies.
As a Denver resident, you may be eligible to apply for our grants:
Other financial benefits through JFF include:
JFF offers community programming to spread awareness of infertility and to bring our amazing community together.
Eryn was born in Denver and has called Colorado home for most of her life. After graduating from Tufts University in MA, she worked in the music industry for several years in the DC area, before obtaining a Master’s Degree from NYU. She has worked in marketing in various industries for the past 20 years, and most recently for a youth sports non-profit in Denver.
While living in Chicago, Eryn began dating her now husband, Danny, long distance which brought her back to the Denver area. Eryn and Danny experienced secondary infertility while trying to grow their family after the birth of their first son, Elliott. After several rounds of IUI and IVF, they were thrilled to welcome their second son, Silas.
After opening up to friends about her own experience, Eryn realized that the number of individuals and couples affected by infertility is quite large. She is excited to grow JFF in the Denver community and looks forward to helping those affected by infertility find the emotional, financial, and educational support they need. She knows that each person’s infertility experience is unique, and hopes to help individuals and couples feel less alone as they navigate this difficult process.
WHY JFF?
After years of unexplained infertility and loss, Paula and her husband Josh underwent multiple rounds of IUI and finally IVF. They are blessed with a wonderful 4-year-old son through IVF and have both become passionate about connecting with others in the Jewish community with shared experiences.
Before joining CBSA, Amy advocated for physicians as the Senior Director of Policy at the Colorado Medical Society. Prior to that, she served as Senior Manager of Corporate Compliance at DaVita Kidney Care and as an Associate Attorney focused on healthcare law at Hall, Render, Killian, Heath & Lyman.
Amy earned a JD from the University of Denver Sturm College of Law, where she was a Chancellor’s Scholar and graduated Order of the Coif. She holds a Master of Bioethics (MBE) from the University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine and a BA in Health & Societies from the University of Pennsylvania, graduating magna cum laude.
Why JFF?
Amy Berenbaum Goodman and her husband Michael Goodman are both Denver natives who are passionate about giving back to the Denver Jewish community. They have two children who were conceived with the help of IVF due to unexplained infertility. They are immensely grateful that they had the ability to grow their family through assisted reproductive technology (ART) and want to help make sure that everyone experiencing infertility has access to ART as well as a supportive network to help them through this challenging, emotional journey.
Why JFF?
After undergoing four years of infertility treatments including IUI, IVF, many surgeries, several miscarriages, and the initial engagement of a surrogate, Erin always wanted to find a way to give back to the infertility community. She is excited to help JFF by mentoring and connecting with those experiencing infertility as well as assisting in raising awareness about infertility and the organization throughout the Denver community.
In addition to her congregational work, Cantor Sacks advises national Reform Movement organizations across the country, chairing and serving on associations for the Hebrew Union College-Jewish Institute of Religion, the American Conference of Cantors, and the Union for Reform Judaism. She is a frequent presenter at conferences and panels on the topic of worship design and ritual innovation. Cantor Sacks is married to Elias Sacks, Director of the Jewish Publication Society. Cantor Sacks, Eli, and their children - Charlie and Tova - live in Denver.
Evi is a member and immediate past Chair of the AIPAC Colorado Council, and serves on the board of several organizations including: Rose Community Foundation - Jewish Life Committee, Metropolitan State College of Denver Foundation, Children's Hospital of Colorado Foundation, and Denver Health Foundation. Evi's former board participation includes being a former Trustee for Denver Jewish Day School, JEWISHcolorado, the Women's Bean Project and a Trustee with the Colorado Symphony. Evi was also an original founder of "CHAI", a community response to domestic abuse, that is now a part of Jewish Family Service in Denver. CHAI provides confidential counseling, advocacy, information and referrals.
Why JFF?
Evi is excited to be involved with JFF - serving a long time need in the Jewish community - addressing fertility, IVF, surrogacy and overall family building. Up until recently our community had very few resources, so she is thrilled to be a part of this project. She wants more women to participate in the future, and cares deeply about setting an example for her children and (many) grandchildren to engage in important community work.
Wendy was a member of the Rose Medical Center OB-Gyn Quality Committee for over 30 years, reviewing care and best practices. She also spent many years as a Consultant for The Center for Personalized Education for Physicians, doing oral interviews of doctors who were returning to practice after a break or after some type of disciplinary action. Wendy was also a Board Member of Temple Emanuel in Denver from 1999 to 2002, and an Executive Committee Member from 2000- 2002.
Wendy is married and has 3 grandchildren whom she loves spending time with. She loves to travel, ski, and hike in the mountains, cook, and read.
Why JFF
As a newly retired OB-GYN, Wendy feels she has a lot to contribute to the area of infertility in the Jewish community in terms of education and compassion, as she spent many, many years taking care of patients with infertility and deeply understands the nuances of this complicated issue.
In addition, two of her grandchildren were born through the use of IVF for which she is deeply grateful.
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