Three Generations Share a Family Passion for Caring

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Three Generations
Share a Family
Passion for Caring
Inside:
15th Annual
Strictly Business
Event a Success
Music and Art
Therapy Fund
Established
Employee of the
Year Awards
Honor Excellence
The 15th annual Strictly Business Luncheon was the talk of the town, raising more than $276,000
to help unemployed breadwinners, people with disabilities and others in need of support.
Ken Eisenberg (left), president and CEO
of Kenwal Steel Corp. visits with JVS
President and CEO Barbara Nurenberg
and Strictly Business Keynote Speaker and
Honorary Chair Ed Levy, Jr., president
and CEO of the Edw. C. Levy Co.
Mindy Fynke and Michael Tobin
Co-Chaired the event, which drew nearly
800 business and community leaders.
(From left) Marty Maddin, Scott
Rosenblum and Aaron Scheinfield catch
up with one another before the event.
JVS Board Member Roberta Granadier
(left) visits with Geaneen Arends
of Butzel Long.
Wendy Strip and Mark Lit (center)
of the Jewish Community Center
chat with Harvey Bronstein.
JVS supporters Ed and Gloria Meer
enjoy the reception.
JVS Board Chair Lee Hurwitz greets
Strictly Business committee member
Rachel Wright.
WDIV Sportscaster Bernie Smilovitz
adds his charm and charisma as the
event emcee.
JVS Marketing and Communications
Consultant Dorie Shwedel presents
Ed Levy with a playful gift in appreciation
of his support for JVS and Strictly Business.
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JVS Board of Trustees
Officers
Lee A. Hurwitz
Chair
Hadas Bernard
Vice Chair
Frank H. Hoffman
Vice Chair
Jared Rosenbaum
Vice Chair
Beth S. Gotthelf
Secretary
Featured Articles
Joshua Eichenhorn
Treasurer
Executive Committee
Aaron Chernow
Ivan J. Frank
Steven Frank
David B. Jaffe
Donald M. Lansky*
Brian Meer*
Trustees
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Loving Kindness reaches
new generation
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15th Annual Strictly
Business Event shows
Success
Family Creates Music
and Art Therapy Fund
In the News
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JVS Administration
Strictly Business Sponsors
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Partner Applause
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We’ve Got Mail
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Barbara Nurenberg
President & CEO
Leah D. Rosenbaum
Executive V.P. & COO
Employee of the Year Awards
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Calendar of Events
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Outcome Measures
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Contributions
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Marketing & Communications
Consultant
David Aisner
Leor Barak
Marc Barron
Nora Barron*
Adrienne Bass
Dennis S. Bernard*
Raymond A. Cleary
Suzanne Daitch Dell
Eugene Driker*
Cheryl S. Dube
Robert E. Epstein
Diane S. Farber
Glen Fisher
David Foltyn*
Mindi K. Fynke
Stuart Goldstein*
Roberta P. Granadier
Elizabeth Kanter Groskind*
Kristen R. Gross
Jeff Gunsberg
Robert S. Hertzberg*
Arthur D. Indianer
Joel E. Jacobs
Dennis S. Kayes*
Daniel M. Klein
Linda Klein*
Bernard E. Kole, M.D.
Jeffrey Levine
Martin Levinson, M.D.
Cheryl L. Margolis
Jodi M. Neff
Linda S. Sahn
Eva E. Shapiro
Michael H. Simmons
George Stern
Michelle Taigman
Michael E. Tobin
Brad Urdan
Ex-Officio
Stephen A. Bromberg*
Stacey A. Crane*
Dean J. Gould*
Stuart E. Hertzberg*
Arthur James Rubiner*
Gilbert B. Silverman*
Bruce Thal*
William M. Wetsman*
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In the News
Creating Employment
Opportunities For People
With Significant Disabilities
JVS Recognized for Being a
Quality Work Environment
JVS reached the Bronze Level of Achievement in the Quality
Work Environment (QWE) initiative through NISH (formerly the National Industry for the Severely Handicapped). As
part of the initiative, JVS completed a self-assessment, submitted a QWE strategic action plan and completed the action plan
items. Some of the key goals achieved were to develop a
newsletter for workers with disabilities who participate in the
federal AbilityOne initiative and include two such workers on
the JVS Staff Advisory Committee.
AbilityOne is a federal law that promotes employment opportunities for people with significant disabilities. JVS annually
serves approximately 90 such participants who work at the
Detroit Arsenal (TACOM), the IRS and Army Corps of
Engineers mailrooms and at the Federal Aviation
Administration tower at Detroit Metro Airport, among other
locations.
Funding Ensures No Smile
is Left Behind
JVS recently received nearly $20,000 in funding to support the
JVS Tri-County Dental Health Program, which provides dental referrals to uninsured individuals in need of emergency
dental care. The program received operational funds from the
Michigan Department of Community Health to support the
entire program while The William G. and Myrtle E. Hess
Charitable Trust gave funds to enhance the services in Oakland
County.
A new pilot dental program in Macomb County was funded by
the Metro Health Foundation to increase both the number of
dentists donating their services and the amount of free services
provided and to produce a model for increasing donated dental
services that can be replicated in other counties in Michigan.
United Way Grant
Supports
Self-Sufficiency
Women’s Initiatives
Receive Funding
With special funding from the Jewish Women’s Foundation,
JVS is expanding the Jewish Occupational Intern Program by
creating new opportunities for young female college students.
The funding will provide new internships that focus on the
issues and needs of women and/or girls and outreach to expand
the number of these types of internships in the future. The
internship program also serves to strengthen interns’ connections to the Metro Detroit Jewish community and educate
them about the Detroit Jewish nonprofit agencies to increase
awareness of the lay, volunteer and professional Jewish communal service options.
The Jewish Women’s Foundation also partially funds the JVS
Springboard to Success program, which provides women who
have been out of the workforce with job readiness and computer training.
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As part of their Bridging the Gap strategy, the United Way
approved a grant to help JVS move individuals and families
toward self-sufficiency. As a Bridging the Gap partner, JVS will
assist individuals who are homeless to become self sufficient
through job readiness training and internships at local nonprofits to fill gaps in their employment history and learn job
skills and work behaviors. The program also provides financial
assistance in the form of bus passes, lunch stipends and
financial literacy courses.
Correction:
The last JVS Matters contained an announcement that may have
implied that JVS was a United Way for Southeastern Michigan
Center for Working Families. Rather, JVS is providing supplemental services in the form of financial literacy and workforce readiness
training to clients of Orchards Children’s Services and
Neighborhood Services Organization is similar to those provided at
the Center for Working Families.
Inheriting Loving Kindness:
Multigenerational Involvement at the JVS Brown Center
By Jessica Grossman, JVS JOIN Intern
Barbara Adler, Marni Adler-Roger and Rochael Rubin all share
a passion for individuals living with memory loss. At the JVS
Dorothy and Peter Brown Jewish Community Adult Day Care
Center (Brown Center), the three are committed to the care
and enrichment of the participants. Yet they are different than
the other generous staff and volunteers at the Brown Center.
Together, the three create a family chain, mother to daughter to
granddaughter. Observing the three Adler women one might
say that their love for the Brown Center is genetic.
Barbara Adler began working as
the office technician at the
Brown Center in 2000. She
sought the position because of
the Brown Center’s mission of
caring for individuals with
memory impairment.
Adler-Rogers’ daughter, Rochael (Rochie) Rubin, was just a
baby when her mom began bringing her to the Brown Center.
“Some of the participants have seen Rochie grow up throughout the years,” explains Adler of her granddaughter. “Bringing
young energy and joy, Rochie’s involvement has added even
more light to the active facility.”
Rubin looks back on her experience with deep joy. “I became
an official volunteer this year, but I’ve been coming here for as
long as I can remember,” says
Rubin, now 13. “It feels good
to help. Even if I don’t know
people, they smile when they
see me.”
Marni and Rochie enjoy volunteering together, frequently
leading the Welcome Shabbat
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generational volunteering can
have so much to offer, and so
help engage a larger portion of
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staff, trained and dedicated to
pants by sharing talents or life
the care of individuals with
experiences” says Peter Ostrow,
memory impairment. “It is very emotional for me,” Adler
program director at the Brown Center since 1998. “With the
explains. “To be able to offer love to the family members and
younger generations, our participants have a chance to connect
participants, and to help them take pleasure in their lives in the
through the role of grandparent or mentor, which can be so poshere and now.”
itive because many see their own grandchildren infrequently.”
From the moment one enters the Brown Center, that love is
evident. With her warm, kind smile, Adler greets participants at
the front desk along with her darling dog, Angel, who has her
own Facebook page. A volunteer at the Brown Center, Angel
plays an important role, offering a wordless connection that
only animals can.
Nearly seven years ago, Adler’s daughter, Marni Adler-Rogers,
began volunteering at the Brown Center. “I was working, but
I had a flexible schedule on Fridays, so I would come in and
do whatever I could,” will Adler-Rogers says. “It’s my way of
giving back. It’s heartwarming to know that the Brown Center
offers these individuals an opportunity to enjoy life and live it
to the fullest.”
Perhaps that is what makes Barbara, Marni and Rochie’s involvement so touching. Each has something different yet equally
significant to offer the participants. The Adler family has offered
up their tender kindness, but their heartfelt attention, proving
these traits can be inherited among the generations.
Editor’s Note: The Brown Center is located both at JVS
in Southfield and at Jewish Senior Life in West Bloomfield. To
learn more about Jewish Senior Life, please go to www.jslmi.org.
For information on becoming a volunteer at the JVS Brown
Center, please contact Dorothy Moon at (248) 233-4392 or
[email protected].
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JVS thanks the generous businesses and individuals listed below who made our
15th annual Strictly Business Networking and Awards Luncheon an incredible success!
The event raised more than $276,000 to help people realize life’s potential.
Presenting Sponsor
Luncheon Underwriter
Video Underwriter
Gold Level Sponsors
Co-Chairs
Mindi Fynke
EHIM
Michael Tobin
The Tobin Group
Committee
Leah Bold
Aaron Chernow
Ray Cleary
Kathy Cohn
Glen Fisher
Ivan Frank
Frank Hoffman
Lee Hurwitz
John E. Jacobs
Jonathan Liebman
Russell Linden
Julie Nelson-Klein
Jared Rosenbaum
Stephanie Rosenbaum
Michael Simmons
Brad Urdan
Rachel Wright
THANK YOU!
Event Committee
Silver Level Sponsors
Community 1st
Development/G. Fisher
Construction
www.ehimrx.com
Lee Hurwitz
Chair, JVS Board of Trustees
Barbara Nurenberg
President & CEO
Leah Rosenbaum
Executive VP & COO
Dorie Shwedel
Marketing Consultant
Sharon Snyder
Chief Development Officer
Gloria & Ed Meer
Lisa & Brian Meer
Sally & Graham Orley
Founded in 1941, JVS is an award-winning human
services agency providing career development,
employment, vocational rehabilitation, senior
adult, youth and business services.
www.jvsdet.org / (248) 559-5000
Media Sponsor
Crain’s Detroit Business
Bronze Level Sponsors
Marcia & Eugene Applebaum/Arbor
Investments Group
Nora & Guy Barron, Barron Family Foundation
Penny & Harold Blumenstein
Broner Glove and Safety
Citizens Bank
Couzens Lansky
Nancy & James Grosfeld
Honigman Miller Schwartz and Cohn L.L.P.
Humana
Huron Valley-Sinai Hospital
Hylant Group
Lillian & Joseph Schwartz Charitable Fund
Midwest Health Plan
MotorCity Casino
PVS Chemicals, Inc.
R.H. Bluestein & Company
RM Freedman Trust
Rush Trucking Corp.
The Schostak Family
Sue Ellen Eisenberg & Associates, P.C.
Vesco Oil Corporation
Wayne Industries
Copper Level Sponsors
Amerisource Industrial Supply
Barbara Ann Karmanos Cancer Institute
The Baskin Law Firm
Beaumont Health System
Hadas & Dennis Bernard
Beztak Companies
Michele & Mitchell Bleznak
Carol & Richard Blumenstein
Broder & Sachse Real Estate Services
Butzel Long
Charter One
Citizens Bank
Cummins Bridgeway, LLC
Detroit Fire Extinguisher Co., Inc.
Detroit Jewish News
Dorie Shwedel & Associates, Inc.
FairlaneFord.com
Goldman Sachs & Company
Guardian Industries
Doreen Hermelin, Jennifer & Brian Hermelin
Huntington Bank
Linda Z. & Tom Klein
Level One Bank
Jerold Levine
Mindy Helman Levine
MassMutual of Michigan
Michigan CAT
Narens Associates, Inc.
Oakland University
Erica Peresman & David Jaffe
George Stern
Talmer Bank and Trust
Telemus Capital Partners
The Tobin Group
Lori & Steven Weisberg
Walter Wolpin
Contributing Sponsors
Atlas Oil Company
BCBSM/BCN
Bedrock Real Estate Services
BELFOR USA
Benzinga
Berger Realty Group, Inc.
Marlene & Paul Borman
The Bottle Crew
Camp Tanuga
Children’s Hospital of Michigan
Clark Hill PLC
The Gold Law Firm, PLLC & Lorne B. Gold, Esq.
Reva & Harvey Grace
Jill & Lee Hurwitz
Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Detroit
JP Morgan Chase
M Group, Inc.
McGraw Wentworth
Neiman Marcus
The Private Bank
Elaine & Mel Raznick
Warren Rose
Harriet & Norman Rotter
Tama, Budaj & Raab, P.C. CPAs
Denise & Michael Tobin
Supporting Sponsors
Alerus Retirement Solutions
Amherst Partners, LLC
Arrow Office Supply Co.
Bank of America
Barbara & Harold Berry & Family
Beverly Hills Club
Boni Hutchinson Co.
Nancy & Phillip Bortman
Marlene & Seymour Bresler
Brooks Financial
Burns Investment Group, Inc.
Colliers International
Collins, Einhorn, Farrell & Ulanoff, P.C.
CompOne Administrators
Ellyn & Jon Davidson
Detroit Athletic Club
Detroit Pencil Company
Harry Ellman
Erman, Teicher, Miller, Zucker & Freedman
eTitle
Etkin Real Estate Solutions
Falcon Carpet Services, Inc.
Fluency Media
Friedman Real Estate
Gateway Travel
Goldstein, Bershad & Fried, P.C.
Greenstone’s Fine Jewelry
Judy Greenwald
Helene & Art Indianer
International Engineering & Technologies (I.E.T.)
John E. Jacobs
jbrooksdesign, inc.
Joelson, Rosenberg, Moss, Cohen, Warren
& Drasnin
JP Morgan Private Bank
Linda & Dennis Kayes
Lisa & Jason Klein
Ron Klein
Mary Kramer
Law Offices of Kristen R. Gross, P.C.
Lawrence Technological University
Glenn Liebowitz
Russell Linden & Cathy Radner
Maddin, Hauser, Wartell, Roth & Heller, P.C.
Cheryl Margolis
McDowell & Associates, Inc.
Muchmore Harrington Smalley &
Associates, Inc.
Murray & Ina Pitt Charitable Trust
Pagac & Company, P.C.
Pappas Financial
L. Brooks Patterson
Pendaran, Inc.
Plante Moran, PLLC
Keith Pomeroy
Pulse 220
The RKA Petroleum Companies
Ceci & Leo Rosen
Leah & Daniel Rosenbaum
Simmons & Clark Jewelers
Sharon & Jim Snyder
Gerrie & Buddy Sollish
Superior Materials, LLC
Michelle & Jim Taigman
Douglas Thal
David Victor
WASH Multifamily Laundry Systems
Watkins, Ross & Co.
Weber & Olcese, P.L.C.
Helaine & Andrew Zack
Many Firsts for 15th Annual Luncheon
The 15th annual Strictly Business luncheon, held on June 7 at
The Hyatt Regency Hotel in Dearborn, had a number of firsts.
Honorary Chair Ed Levy Jr., president and CEO of the Edw. C.
Levy Co., (a leading provider of environmental solutions to
local, national and international industry), delivered heartfelt
remarks about the impact his family’s values had on running
andgrowing a successful business, and for the first time in the
luncheon’s history, the 700+ business and community leaders in
attendance honored an honorary chair with a standing ovation.
Rush Trucking Corp. received the JVS Business Leadership
Award for outstanding human resource practices. This is the
first time a company has been singled out for promoting diversity in the workplace.
Founder Andra Rush, a Native American, explained, “I
witnessed the effects of unemployment when I visited relatives
on the reservation and vowed to bring jobs to Native Americans
and others who are often overlooked and underemployed.”
Jason Raznick, founder of Benzinga, (an online financial media
outlet that provides up-to-the-minute news for investors), was
presented with the first annual JVS Rising Entrepreneur Award.
Rush began the company in 1984 with three trucks. Today,
Michigan-based Rush Trucking operates in 48 states, Mexico
and Canada with a fleet of more than 800 tractors and 1,350
trailers, 350 employees and 900 associates.
“The award was created to honor an individual who has
demonstrated excellence and extraordinary success in such areas
as innovation, financial performance and personal commitment
to business and the community,” said Strictly Business CoChair Mindi Fynke.
Three JVS clients who overcame obstacles to employment,
including an Massachusetts Institute of Technology graduate
who was laid off, a veteran who had trouble adjusting to civilian life and a woman with a disability, received the JVS
Employee of the Year Award (see page 8 for related story).
Founded by Raznick in 2010, Benzinga now has offices in
Delaware, Metro Detroit and Chicago and serves more than
three million readers in more than 125 countries each month.
“These individuals represent the many who come to JVS in their
time of need,” said Co-Chair Michael Tobin. “It’s stories like
theirs that inspired and motivated us to raise more than
$276,000 so that JVS can continue to help others achieve the
same success.”
Andra Rush, founder of Rush Trucking Corp., accepts the 2012 Business Leadership Award
from Robert Broner of Broner Inc., which received the 2011 award from JVS.
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Partner Applause
JVS is grateful to the generous individuals and businesses below for donating items to our staff events, health fairs, barbecues
and annual awards dinner to help us show appreciation to the JVS staff for their caring and compassionate service:
American Cancer Society
Arrow Office Supply
Aveda
Bang Salon
Elizabeth Belsky
Debbie Blimke
Blue Care Network
Brady’s Tavern
Joella Bush
Café Claire
Detroit Institute of Arts
Detroit Pencil Company
Detroit Popcorn Company
Edsel & Eleanor Ford House
Emagine Theatre
Fitness 19
Rosalind Gandy
Sonya Gaskins
Grosse Pointe Theatre
Heaven Scent Barbecue & Catering
Hewlett Packard
Hiller’s Market
Jewish Community Center
Joe’s Coney Island
Joey’s Comedy Club
Just Baked
Kay-Bee Beauty & Nail Salon
Kickers
Lavida Spa
Leon & Lulu
Lupus Alliance of America
Michigan/Indiana
Lush
Mark Ridley’s Comedy Castle
Market Fresh Markets
Faith MacFarland
Meadow Brook Theatre Box Office
Barbara Mitchell
Madison Mitchell
Stewart Mitchell
Laura Panoff
Participants of the Dorothy and
Peter Brown Jewish Community
Adult Day Care Center
Pewabic Pottery
Old World Almonds
Staff had fun dressing up for the 70’s themed Staff Event.
Rib Rack
Rocky Peanut
Melissa Rhey
Dorie Shwedel
Cindy Silverman
Skate World of Troy
SmartDeals
Lauren Somerville
Jeanne Steuer
Judy Strongman
Sweet Lorraine’s Café & Bar
Walt Tarrow
The Henry Ford
The Tennis & Golf Company
Tropical Smoothie Café
Townsend Hotel
Twelve Oaks Mall
Wayne State University
Department of Theatre
Weight Watchers
Whispering Pines Golf Club
Patty Wolnie
Music and Art Therapy
Fund Honors One,
Assists Many
By Jessica Grossman, JVS JOIN Intern
Bruce and Edwina Simpson
Music and art are two creative outlets that offer endless enjoyment throughout the world, but there is more to creativity than
mere pleasure, as music and art can be powerful therapeutic
tools to open the minds and imaginations of individuals
struggling with memory disorders.
Quite often, people with Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of
memory loss will have trouble remembering names of their family members but have no trouble recalling the lyrics to favorite
songs from the past. Likewise, those who have trouble verbally
sharing their feelings can express themselves through art.
“Diseases that trigger memory loss affect the sections of the
brain that control both memory and complex planning,”
explains Peter Ostrow, program director at the JVS Dorothy &
Peter Brown Jewish Community Adult Day Care Program
(Brown Center). “Thankfully, they leave the portions of the
brain involved in emotion and creativity intact. A person may
continue to be able to draw, paint, play, sing and appreciate
music even if other functions have gone.”
That’s why, more and more, therapists are using music and art
to help individuals regain a sense of control over memory
disorders come to terms with their emotions and even revive
memory. Listening to music or painting a picture stimulates the
mind and increases brain activity, which has been shown in
neurological studies to help reduce further cognitive loss in
persons with Alzheimer’s.
One former Brown Center client who loved music and art was
Bruce Simpson. He was an engineer by profession but also was
a talented violinist. Full of life and creativity, he enjoyed volunteering with the Dearborn Symphony, painting watercolors as a
hobby, playing golf, traveling and participating in a wide
variety of activities.
When Bruce was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s, Edwina, his wife,
did everything she could to keep Bruce active, but she knew
something more was needed.
“You just can’t give certain things to your loved ones without
assistance,” she says. “I couldn’t provide the stimulation Bruce
needed on my own.”
When Edwina learned about the Brown Center, she was very
impressed by the professionalism of the staff and the bright,
social environment. With photography and colorful artwork
lining the halls, Edwina knew Bruce would thrive at the center.
So, in March of 2009, Bruce began to attend the Brown Center
facilities at JVS. Soon after he enrolled, Bruce was playing the
violin for his fellow participants, creating his own artwork and
enjoying the active atmosphere.
“The Brown Center not only enhanced Bruce’s life, but mine as
well,” says Edwina. “It made me a better caregiver because it
helped me bring balance back into my life while also making
sure Bruce got the creative and mental stimulation he needed.”
After Bruce’s passing, Edwina, along with Bruce’s sons, Dick
and Tom, wanted to do something positive to commemorate
his time at the Brown Center. They established the Bruce H.
Simpson Art and Music Fund in 2011 as an endowment fund
so that it will continue to fund the music and arts at the Brown
Center, touching others like Bruce and making a difference in
participants’ lives for years to come.
Thanks to funds like the Bruce H. Simpson Art and Music
Fund, the Brown Center will be able to maintain and improve
upon the art and music therapy program.
“It’s a new field in many ways,” explains Ostrow. “We’re always
looking to incorporate new techniques and approaches.”
Both Ostrow and the Simpsons agree that the arts will always
have a meaningful role at the Brown Center.
“No matter who you are or where you’ve been, I believe that
everyone can relate, enjoy and partake in musical and artistic
activities,” says Edwina. “Creativity will always resonate with
people of all ages and from all walks of life.”
Editor’s Note: Individuals can establish an endowment fund at
JVS to support any program or service they wish to benefit seniors,
youth, people with disabilities and others. For more information,
contact JVS Chief Development Officer Sharon Snyder at
(248) 233-4290 or [email protected].
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Accepting Employee of the Year Awards are (from left) Roberta Zald, Charles Scott and Frances Gendler
Three Honored for Determined Spirit
Three job seekers who successfully found jobs with support
from JVS were honored with the JVS Employee of the Year
Award at the agency’s 15th annual Strictly Business luncheon in
June. Their personal stories were featured at the luncheon in a
video highlighting their struggles and successes. Visit
www.youtube.com/JVSDetroit to view their individual stories.
Roberta Zald
With degrees from the University of Michigan and
Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Roberta Zald never
imagined she would be unemployed. She had a great job in a
business development role and was excited to break into new
markets. But when the automotive industry started to revive,
new markets were no longer a priority, and Zald was laid off.
“My reaction was one of devastation,” explains Zald. “I questioned my own value. If I could be removed so easily, then
what was I really contributing all along?”
Zald, who had 30 years of work experience, thought she would
quickly find a job in no more than two to three months. It
took eight. During that time, she heard about JVS’s employment services and Success Teams and joined one of the groups.
The team is described as “Weight Watchers for job seekers” by
Karen Gutman, JVS employment specialist and coordinator of
community outreach. The team provides accountability, support, education and structure. For Zald, it gave her the
confidence and motivation to stick with the job search until she
found employment. Now, she’s the director of operations at
IPR Robotics in Troy and is grateful that JVS was there to help.
“JVS really gave me a safe place to push myself and to make me
believe in myself again,” she says.
Frances Gendler
Frances Gendler enjoys listening to music, reading and rug
hooking. With job retention services from JVS, she’s also able
to enjoy work as a courtesy clerk at Hollywood Market in
Royal Oak.
The job retention program helps people with disabilities remain
successful by checking in on their performance and addressing
any challenges or concerns that may arise. The program has
helped Gendler successfully retain her job for 13 years.
For Gendler’s mother, Shirley Goldstein, the program has also
provided peace of mind. “JVS has given me security, as I know
Frances has someplace to go every day,” she explains. “Having
something to get up for and look forward to has given her life.”
It has also given her self confidence. “JVS believes in me and I
can believe in myself,” says Gendler.
Charles Scott
Charles Scott is a Desert Storm veteran who had a difficult time
adjusting after he returned home. “I was a different person,” he
explains. “I had a lot of issues and found it difficult to hold a job.”
Like many vets, he struggled to adjust to civilian life. Lost, Scott
took to the streets where he put two men in the hospital after they
tried to rob him. His behavior cost him eight years in prison.
“Being a dad in prison was one of the most difficult things that
I’ve ever been through,” says Scott. “I had to change who I was
so that I could be a better father when I got home.”
Helping him through the transition was the JVS Prisoner Reentry Program, which taught Scott job readiness, resume writing and interview skills so he would be successful after release
from prison.
Now Scott is the owner of Heaven Scent Catering. He thanks
his wife, family and JVS for encouraging him to follow his
dream and says, “It’s nice to have people believe in you when
you don’t believe in yourself.”
Editor’s Note: Scott has catered several events as a result of the recognition he received at Strictly Business, including catering for JVS!
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Career Development and Employment Seminars
JVS Career Development and Employment Seminars are held regularly throughout the year. For meeting locations,
view our online calendar at www.jvsdet.org. Registration is required by contacting the JVS CDES hotline at (248) 233-4245
or [email protected]. The phone message or email constitutes registration, and a callback will only be made if space
for the workshop/event is filled or details for the event have been changed.
Resume Workshop
Nov. 27
Build an attention-grabbing, targeted and attractive resume.
Incorporate powerful keywords and phrases to capture job
market related and meaningful skills and achievements from
a review of personal education, experience and employers.
Create additional job search materials, including cover and
thank-you letters, business cards and portfolios.
Job Search Strategies
Nov. 28 • Dec. 26
Learn where to find job leads using the Internet and other
resources. Discover how to work leads effectively to get
interviews and develop a job search support team. Find
new ways to uncover unadvertised job openings.
Leads & Needs Group
West Bloomfield Location:
Nov. 6, 13, 20, 27 • Dec. 4, 11, 18
Southfield Location:
Nov. 5, 12, 19, 26 • Dec. 3, 10, 17, 24, 31
Learn how to access the wide range of job search resources
available at JVS. Join a group of job seekers from a variety of
backgrounds and get referrals to people, advice, support and
helpful job search information.
Job Leads Network
Nov. 1, 8, 15, 29 • Dec. 6, 13, 20, 27
Gain job search support, answers to questions and solutions
to meet and overcome job search challenges.
Job Seekers Strategy Sessions
Networking Workshop
Dec. 27
Avoid the top 10 networking mistakes job seekers make.
Use your existing contacts to build your network and
increase referrals. Forge connections to make better job
offers happen faster.
Nov. 7, 14, 21, 28 • Dec. 5, 12, 19, 26
Acquire job search support, job leads, networking
connections and more from JVS career counselors
and guest speakers.
Interviewing Workshop
Dec. 28
Become prepared to win your interviews. Learn about the
power of research and how to direct the interviewing process
and salary negotiation. Find tips on getting job offers.
Job search seminars are funded in part by
JP Morgan Chase and MGM Mirage Voice Foundation.
Computer Courses
JVS offers a variety of online and classroom courses in Microsoft Office, Accounting Concepts, Quick Books and more.
Some classes are free to individuals who are unemployed or underemployed. For a complete list of courses or more
information, visit www.HermelinOrt.org or call (248) 432-5411.
Business Technology
Series
January 8 - April 11
Obtain a comprehensive understanding
of Microsoft Office 2012 and receive
72 hours of hands-on computer training
in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access,
Publisher, Internet and Outlook. A basic
working knowledge of the mouse and
computer is required.
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Office Computer
Essentials
Intro to Computers: January 21, 23
MS Word 101: January 28, 30
MS Word 102: February 4, 6
MS Excel 101: February 11, 13
MS Excel 102: February 18, 20
Digital Literacy Series
iPhone/iPad: February 20
Gmail: February 27
Skype: March 6
Photo Sharing: March 13
Facebook: March 20
Financial Literacy Classes
Financial literacy classes educate people on all types of financial issues, such as debt reduction, credit problems, mortgages,
foreclosure and identity theft. For more information or to request an individual session, call (248) 233-4422.
What to Think about Before You Retire
Nov. 14
Explore the kind of lifestyle you want to lead and how
much yiou will need to live the lifestyle you want.
Learn to Read a Credit Report
Nov. 15
Learn financial terms as well as how to read your credit
report, negotiate with your creditors and other useful tips.
Credit Reports
Dec. 12
Why they are important in today’s economy and how they
can affect you in your job search.
Financial literacy classes are funded in part by The Jewish Fund.
Caregiver Support Group Meetings
Individuals who are caring for loved ones with Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia discuss common issues
and concerns. For more information about these meetings or to attend, contact one of the facilities below:
JVS Rose & Sidney Diem Building
Southfield | (248) 233-4392
Meetings held on second Tuesday and third Monday of the month
Nov. 13, 19
Dec. 11, 17
Fleischman Residence/Blumberg Plaza
Eugene and Marcia Applebaum
Jewish Community Campus
West Bloomfield | (248) 592-5032
Meetings held on first Thursday and third Monday of the month
Nov. 1, 19*
Dec. 6, 17*
*These support group meetings are open to family caregivers of all older adults.
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JVS helps people with disabilities find fulfillment in their work lives.
Supported Employment Program
To ensure that our services and programs meet the needs and
desires of program participants and employers, we regularly
measure and monitor our outcomes in a number of areas. We
use this feedback to make continual adjustments and improve
our services.
Below are survey results from the JVS Supported Employment
Program, which provides job search assistance, on-the-job training and ongoing support services to help individuals with disabilities find jobs and maintain employment in the community.
Detroit
Southfield
• 95% of consumers who were placed in jobs during the
previous three months maintained employment
• 98% of consumers who were placed in jobs during the previous
three months maintained employment
• 100% of consumers who began new jobs retained
employment for at least four weeks
• 100% of consumers who began new jobs retained
employment for at least four weeks
• 99% of consumers surveyed were satisfied with their jobs
• 95% of consumers surveyed were satisfied with their jobs
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Thank You for Thinking of JVS
We appreciate the kindness of many individuals and organizations who donate funds and equipment to support agency activities and
services. Because of their generosity, JVS is able to help thousands of people each year. Following are the names of those who have
made contributions to JVS from 3/15/12 to 6/30/12:
ADULT DAY PROGRAM FUND
This fund provides a variety of services
to help people with disabilities become
productive members of the community
and workforce.
Roger Bushnell
Drs. Wendy Hillebrand and Gary Chodoroff
In memory of Dr. Joseph C. Honet
Julie Brundage and Michael Lozano
In honor of Gwendolyn Kirby
Barbara Nurenberg
In memory of Helen Victor
Anita and Alan Resnick
In memory of Julius Markman
Florine Mark (cont’d)
In memory of Jean Frankel
In memory of Edward Goldberg
In memory of Joel Jacob
In memory of Babs Kaufman
In memory of Nat Korash
In memory of Irma Mogill
In memory of Isadore “Izzy” Silverman
In memory of Dr. Jack Upfal
In memory of Helen Zuckerman
In honor of Swanee Hunt and Kerry’s
special birthday
Barbara Nurenberg
In memory of Yosef Lis
Elayne Sharon
In honor of Jason Raznick receiving the
JVS Rising Entrepreneur Award
Dorie and Marvin Shwedel
In memory of Helen Victor
Hadas and Dennis Bernard
In honor of Ron Klein’s 70th birthday
Susan and Charles Silva
In memory of Mary Chinelli
NORA & GUY BARRON FAMILY FUND
FOR INDEPENDENT LIVING
This fund supports a variety of training
activities to help individuals with developmental disabilities maximize their
independence in the community.
Nora and Guy Barron
In memory of Dr. Gerald Rakotz
SONDRA BERLIN & MARK-LIS FUND
Family members created this fund
in loving memory of Sondra Berlin.
Florine Mark
In memory of Scott Alter
In memory of Paulette Borin
In memory of Helen Braverman
In memory of Florence David
In memory of Bakhit Faycurry
In memory of Sarabelle Fishman
Leah and Daniel Rosenbaum
In memory of Lillian Berman
DOROTHY & PETER BROWN
JEWISH COMMUNITY ADULT DAY
CARE PROGRAM – ENHANCEMENT FUND
Contributions to this fund are utilized to
enhance activities and support special
events for individuals with Alzheimer’s
disease and other forms of dementia.
Audrey and William Farber
Leah and Daniel Rosenbaum
In memory of Yosef Lis
HADAS & DENNIS S. BERNARD FAMILY
FUND FOR THE SENIOR SERVICE CORPS
Donations to this fund help older adults
find meaning in the later years of their
lives through volunteer work. It also
funds supportive services to help them
live independently.
Leah and Daniel Rosenbaum
In memory of Martin Appel
In memory of Helen Victor
Susan Edelman and Peter Ostrow
In memory of Lillian Berman
Elfriede and Irving Glancy
In memory of Hanna Kamin’
In memory of Lina Shanfield
In honor of Gail Shanfield
Wolf Gruca
Ellen and David Kirsch
In memory of Kal Bandalene
In memory of Sara Gendelman
In memory of the father of Freddi Harwith
Janet and Ellsworth Levine
In honor of Dr. Arnold Winshall
Ilene Manko
In memory of Grace Rosner
DOROTHY & PETER BROWN
ENDOWMENT FUND
This fund supports programs and activities
that keep people with memory disorders
active, aware and alert.
Barbara Nurenberg
In memory of David Jackson
Doreen and Irving Lichtman
In memory of Lilly Farkas
Susan Edelman and Peter Ostrow
In memory of Ethel Hamel
Carol and William McDonough
In memory of Ethel Hamel
Sharon Raab
In memory of Dorothy Burry
Dennis Morse
In memory of Maxi Bacher
In memory of Birl Griggs
In honor of Sarah Sherman’s 75th birthday
Anita and Alan Resnick
In memory of Renee Simon
DOROTHY & PETER BROWN
JEWISH COMMUNITY ADULT DAY CARE
PROGRAM – MEMORY CLUB FUND
This fund helps individuals beginning to
experience memory problems by providing
mental and physical exercises to stimulate
the brain and enhance memory.
Leah and Daniel Rosenbaum
In memory of David Jackson
Patty and Daniel Wolnie
In memory of David Jackson
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CLIENT EMERGENCY DISCRETIONARY FUND
Donations to this fund help JVS consumers
secure state ID cards, transportation,
adaptive equipment and clothing as well
as participate in recreational, social and
community activities.
FRIENDS CAMPAIGN
The following individuals made a gift to the
JVS Friends Campaign to provide funds for
unexpected client and community needs:
Anita and Alan Resnick
In memory of Norman Luzier, III
In honor of the birth of the granddaughter
of Barbara and Sandy Szirtes
Sandra and Jonathan Jaffa
Gilda Z. and John Jacobs
Dianne and Robert Alpiner
In appreciation of Lisa Mangigian's work
LIFE Program Staff
Barbara Nurenberg
Helen and Sy Indianer
Arrow Office Supply Co.
In honor of JVS's 70 years
In honor of Leah Rosenbaum and
Michael Crane
In memory of Danny Crane, brother of
Michael Crane
Karen Jacobson
In memory of Helen Zuckerman
JP Morgan Chase & Co.
Malca and Jerome Katz
Mr. James F. Ketai
In honor of Lee Hurwitz's 40th birthday
Albert I. Ascher
Leah and Daniel Rosenbaum
In memory of Dorothy Burry
In memory of Julian Lefkowitz
In memory of Olga Stoianovich
In honor of the birth of Odeshi Elijah Ogene
Eva Shapiro
Dorie and Marvin Shwedel
Dr. and Mrs. Bernard Kole
Bank of America United Way Campaign
Dr. and Mrs. Bernard Lewis
The Honorable Marc Barron and Lori Barron
Jonathan Liebman
Faye and Paul Blatt
In memory of Ada Walt
Heidi and Jeffrey Budaj
In memory of Florence David
Mr. and Mrs. Glenn Cantor
In memory of Florence David
Janelle and David Miller
In memory of Helen Zuckerman
Julie and Kevin Potocsky
In honor of Jason Raznick’s accomplishments
Myron P. Leven Foundation
Barbara Nurenberg
Michael Tobin
JEANETTE & OSCAR COOK JEWISH
OCCUPATIONAL INTERN (JOIN) FUND
This fund allows college students to receive
potential career experience while learning
more about the Jewish community. The
internship program also builds a strong
foundation of future community leaders.
Miriam and David Mondry
Mrs. Zeata Nyman
In memory of Jean Frankel
A Different Dog
Kathleen and Joe Dimambro
Drs. Deborah and Steven Portney
In memory of Charles Brasch
Diane S. Farber
Aviva and Jack A. Robinson
Jacqueline Fox and Frank Hoffman
Renee and Morris Rochlin
Doris and Irving Goldman
Leah and Daniel Rosenbaum
Iris and Stuart Goldstein
In honor of Jerome Glassman's 85th birthday
In honor of Dr. William Roskind's
80th birthday
Dulcie and Norman Rosenfeld
Elizabeth Kanter Groskind and Eric Groskind
Sharon and James Snyder
In memory of Charles Brasch
In memory of Julian Lefkowitz
In memory of Helen Zuckerman
Kristen R. and Carl M. Gross
In honor of Michael Singer's 50th birthday
Frances and George Stern
In honor of Lainey Steuer's birthday
Dr. Mark Diem
Gail Harriman
In memory of Ruth Fine
Michael Tobin
ELAINE C. & EUGENE DRIKER FAMILY FUND
Donations to this fund are directed to meet a
variety of community needs and initiatives.
Dr. and Mrs. Harry N. Herkowitz
Barbara Nurenberg
In memory of Fred Zeidman
Jill and Lee Hurwitz
In memory of Florence David
In memory of Jean Frankel
In memory of Geraldine Rose Zucker
In memory of Helen Zuckerman
ROSE & SIDNEY DIEM
ENDOWMENT FUND FOR JVS
Contributions to this fund are directed
to maintain the JVS facilities and fund
capital needs.
Verizon Foundation
Leah and Daniel Rosenbaum
In memory of Fred Zeidman
Barbara Hoffman
Wesley Berry Florist, Inc.
In honor of Mike Goldring
Brian Young
In honor of Jason Raznick receiving the
JVS 2012 Rising Entrepreneur Award
DAVID B. HERMELIN
ORT RESOURCE CENTER FUND
Contributions to this fund provide computer
training to individuals who are unemployed
or underemployed and needing to update
their technological skills.
BRUCE H. SIMPSON ART AND MUSIC FUND
This fund helps JVS maintain programs that
provide effective, enriching and empowering
art and musical programming for people with
Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of
dementia as well as their family caregivers.
Patti Aaron
In memory of Paulette Borin
Barbara and Haskell Adler
In memory of Julian Lefkowitz
In memory of Joan Penfil
In memory of Sonny Rogow
In memory of Renee Simon
In memory of Leslie Weiss
Susan R. Clayman
In memory of D. Dan Kahn
Leah and Daniel Rosenbaum
In honor of Michelle Passon receiving
the 2012 Activist Award
HELENE & ARTHUR INDIANER VOCATIONAL
DEVELOPMENT FUND FOR YOUNG ADULTS
Contributions to this fund provide assessment, counseling, training and other
targeted services to promote the
self-sufficiency of at-risk young adults.
Helene and Arthur Indianer
In memory of Martin Appel
In memory of Seymour Finkel
In memory of Dorothy Burstein Friedman
In memory of Ethel Sinkoff
In memory of Helen Zuckerman
Karen and Morris Rottman
In honor of Brian Indianer’s graduation
from the University of Michigan
The following individuals made a donation
in memory of Charles Brasch:
Jill and Lee Hurwitz
Paula and Jeffrey Lebowitz
Jodi and Kevin Neff
Barbara Nurenberg
Leah and Daniel Rosenbaum
Karen and Morris Rottman
JUST VINTAGE SPECIALTIES
JVS thanks the individuals below who
donated items 20+ years old to our vintage
store or contributed funds to help the store
support people with disabilities.
Danielle Bean
Ilona Cohen
Judy Greenwald
Cordelia Hernandez
Sher and Sandy Kaplan
Gwen Kirby
Marie Kissinger
Barbara Nurenberg
Sharlene Priebe
Hillary White
Carol Wyman
Susan Edelman and Peter Ostrow
In memory of Marcella Stein
Fran Cook and David Wiener
In memory of Marcella Stein
SIDNEY & RHODA KATZMAN FAMILY FUND
This fund helps people in the Jewish
community who have dementia and cannot
afford the full fee of adult day care.
Lynne and Jerold Levine (cont’d)
In honor of Audree Horwitz’ 91st birthday
In honor of Gloria Levine’s 85th birthday
In honor of Ileane Thal’s 80th birthday
Donna and Melvyn Sternfeld
In memory of Bernice Kaplan
In memory of Helene Wallace
In memory of Marshall Wallace
In honor of Ron Klein’s special birthday
In honor of Ileane Thal’s special birthday
LISA AND BRIAN MEER FOUNDATION FUND
Donations to this fund help the agency meet
the community’s most pressing needs.
Lisa and Brian Meer Foundation
NON-MONETARY GIFTS
Donations of services or office equipment
and supplies, craft materials and a variety
of other items assist JVS in its day-to-day
operations. JVS gratefully acknowledges
receiving gifts from the following:
Linda Katzman
LYNNE & JEROLD LEVINE
ENDOWMENT FUND
Contributions to this endowment provide
funds for the most critical community needs.
Jeanette Berger
In extending get well wishes to Jean Cascade
Iris and Stuart Goldstein
In honor of Jerome Glassman’s 85th birthday
In honor of Dr. William Roskind’s
80th birthday
Audree Horwitz
In memory of Bernice Kaplan
In memory of Marshall Wallace
In honor of the bat mitzvah of the granddaughter of Dottie Kaufman
In honor of Ileane Thal’s special birthday
In honor of the graduation of the grandson
of Lois Weintraub from the University of
Michigan
Lynne and Jerold Levine
In memory of Florence David
In memory of the father of Gary Hurand
In memory of Marshall Wallace
In memory of David Winston
In honor of Harve Disner’s 70th birthday
In honor of Judie and Barry Greenblatt’s
40th anniversary
In honor of Dr. Jack Grekin’s 95th birthday
Thomas Burry
Peter Calandra
Carol Ewing
Garden Central, Inc.
Global Office Solutions
Huntington National Bank
Lewis/Klein Properties
Paskel, Tashman & Walker, P.C.
Sharlene Priebe
POWER OF WORK
This fund supports the immediate needs
of unemployed workers by funding the
expansion of job search assistance,
seminars and staff.
Barbara Nurenberg
PROGRAM ACTIVITY FUND
Donations to this fund are used to sponsor
special events and to purchase adaptive
equipment, work-related clothing, bus tickets
and other items that promote the self-sufficiency of individuals with developmental,
emotional and physical disabilities.
Nancy and Michael Kaplan
Barbara Nurenberg
In memory of Dorothy Burry
In honor of the birth of Odeshi Elijah Ogene
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BARBARA MERRIDA RAY MEMORIAL FUND
The children of Barbara Merrida Ray, a longtime employee of JVS, established this
memorial fund. It supports team building
and professional staff development.
Barbara Nurenberg
In memory of Norman Luzier, III
In memory of Olga Stoianovich
Leah and Daniel Rosenbaum
R. MICHAEL REAUME
COMMUNITY INTEGRATION FUND
Family, friends and co-workers established
this fund in memory of longtime JVS staff
member Mike Reaume to enable people
with disabilities to participate in community
activities.
Peter Calandra
Mildred Horosh
Sher and Sandy Kaplan
Barbara Nurenberg
Kathleen Wade
Irina Yershova
The following individuals made a donation
in memory of Norman Luzier, III:
Leah and Daniel Rosenbaum
Judy Tennison
Patty and Daniel Wolnie
LINDA & JACK SCHECHTER FAMILY FUND
Contributions to this fund endow the
general operation of the agency to
support the greatest community needs.
Sandy, Ed, Rob, Jeff and Dayna Adler
In honor of Jack Schechter’s birthday
Leslie Nyman and Mark Berens
In memory of Jean Frankel
Faye and Paul Blatt
In memory of David Brody
Roselyn and Stanford Blanck
In memory of Selda Feinberg
Cheryl Feinberg
In memory of Florence Leider
Jill and Lee Hurwitz
In memory of Yosef Lis
Lorrie and Jon Isenberg
In memory of David Brody
Barbara Nurenberg
In memory of D. Dan Kahn
SENIOR SERVICE CORPS (SSC) FUND
Gifts made to this fund help offset the cost
of transportation for corps members traveling to volunteer work sites. The fund also
enables volunteers to attend special events
throughout the year.
STAFF APPRECIATION FUND
Individuals can make a donation to this fund
to express their appreciation for the ongoing
efforts and dedication of the JVS staff.
Proceeds are used for staff recognition and
appreciation events throughout the year.
Nancy Bogdan
Barbara Nurenberg
In memory of Lillian Berman
In memory of Celia Besbris
In memory of George Brown
In memory of Maureen “Mo” Burns
In memory of Cantor David Gutman
In memory of Marge Kolinski
Ruthanne and Arvin Pearlman
In memory of Helen Zuckerman
Susan Earp
Alice Foster
In honor of the Brown Center Staff
Kirk Jude Goddard
Barbara Nurenberg
Leah Rosenbaum
Barbara and Marty Peltz
In memory of Eileene Wachler
In honor of Sandy and Richard Smith’s
anniversary
Teresa Schwartz
Dorie Shwedel
Sharon Raab
In memory of Dorothy Burry
Judy Strongman
In memory of Julian Lefkowitz
Anita and Alan Resnick
In memory of Shirley Barenholtz
In memory of Eddie Goldberg
In memory of Pearl Shapiro
Andrea Tolle
Leslie and S. Dennis Rogers
In memory of Jean Frankel
LILLIAN & JOSEPH SCHWARTZ
THERAPEUTIC GARDEN FUND
Gifts to this dedication fund enhance the
spring planting and assist in the ongoing
maintenance of the JVS garden.
The following individuals made a donation
in memory of Julian Lefkowitz:
Carol Wyman and Doug Brzak
Barbara Lovett
Barbara Nurenberg
Anita and Alan Resnick
Andrea and Gerald Tolle
Hillary White
Leah and Daniel Rosenbaum
TRADE SECRETS
Donations to this event help women
who have been out of the workforce
successfully find employment.
Marilyn and Joel Nosanchuk
In wishing Joy Nachman a happy birthday
Susan and Robert Yashinsky
In memory of Florence Leider
The following individuals made a donation
in memory of Selda Feinberg:
Gail Baker
Kelly Bowyer
Julie and Jerry Pelton
The following individuals made a donation
in memory of Ruth Fine:
Claudia Hutchisson
David Joffe
Susan and Michael Klonsky
TRI-COUNTY DENTAL HEALTH FUND
Donations to this fund provide dental
care, referrals to dental providers and
emergency assistance to low-income,
uninsured individuals, Medicaid
recipients and people with disabilities.
Peggy Anthony
Linda and James L. Borowski
Dr. Louis Herbert
William G. & Myrtle E. Hess Charitable Trust
The Huntington Group, P.C.
Livonia Village Dental
Macomb Dental Society
George J. Magulak, Jr., DDS
Oakland County Dental Hygienists
Association
Practice Limited to Orthodontics
Paul Van Raaphorst, DDS
Steven D. Shoha, DDS
UNITED WAY GIFTS
The following individuals made a
donation to the United Way and
designated their gift to JVS:
Larisa Abayev
Krystn Bazo
Dean Belbeck
Ilana Ben-Zeev
James Berger
Joseph Bojman
Jason Cooper
Andrew Cormier
Stacey Crane
Henry Cusick
Richard Davidson
Mark Davies
Lee Davis
Michelle Epstein Taigman
Arwilda Evans-Treece
Shari Feldman
Herschel Fink
Donald Fitzgerald
Bonnie Flood
David Foltyn
Iosif Fradlis
Frederick Frank
Michael Frankstein
Jonathan Gleit
Joseph Greenbaum
Stephen Gutman
Agustin Guzman
Brian Hacker
David Hands
Lawrence Hoffman
Lee Hollander
David Israilov
David Jacob
David Jaffe
Bruce Jupp
Mark Kamin
Aron Kominars
Elana Kozik
Allen Lantor
Janice Lefkowitz
Shari Lesnick
Michael Levin
Jeffrey Levine
Mark Levine
Roberta Malkowski
Rueben Maxbauer
Aaron Mills
Jared Rosenbaum
Yuri Rudashevski
Daniella Saltz
Barry Satz
Dawn Schaefer
Lois Shepherd
Gary Smith
Miriam Stillwell
Jeffrey Stilman
Benjamin Sweet
Vicki Tarnopol
Bruce Thal
Leonid Tikh
Donna Traub
Ronald Wagner
Steven Weingarden
Alexandra Wener
Benjamin Wilner
Kevin Wiseman
Susan Yoder
WOMEN TO WORK FUND
This fund supports women who need
to enter or re-enter the workforce after
life-changing events, such as divorce
or spousal death, disability or
unemployment.
Barbara and Oscar Feldman
In memory of Phyllis Robinson
Alyssa and Laval Fine
In memory of Ruth Fine
Carol and Rick Kaczander
In honor of Hadas Bernard
Ellen and David Kirsch
In wishing Diane Farber a speedy recovery
Judy Richmond and Chet Flam
In memory of Doris Silk
Krystal Lawrence
Leah and Daniel Rosenbaum
In memory of Celia Besbris
In memory of Amy Sanborn
Elaine and Marty Shapiro
In memory of Selda Feinberg
Ellen Sherman
In thanking Lee Hurwitz for the invitation to
such a wonderful Strictly Business event
PAUL ZUCKERMAN FAMILY
ENDOWMENT FUND FOR JVS
Contributions made to this fund are
directed where most needed to support
many JVS programs and services.
The following individuals made a donation
in memory of Helen Zuckerman:
Herbert Aronsson
Nora and Guy Barron
Hadas and Dennis Bernard
Karen and Thomas Bernstein
Roz and Stanford Blanck
Leonard S. Borman
Judy and Charles Cahn, II
Lynda and Ron Charfoos
Lois and Avern Cohn
Elissa and Don Dishell
Elaine and Eugene Driker
Irene and Ron Duncan
Staff of Faye and Kessler
Barbara and Oscar Feldman
Beverly and David Frank
Anita and Melvin Gang
Stuart Glasier
Gail Goldrath
Elayne and Fred Greenspan
Nancy and Jim Grosfeld
Kempf Hogan
Judy Feldman and Herbert Hurwitz
Gilda and John Jacobs
Heide and Jim Klein
Helene White and Charles Levin
Linda Dresner and Edward C. Levy, Jr.
Renee and Burt Mahler
Barbara Nurenberg
Maida Portnoy and Family
Aviva and Jack Robinson
Leah and Daniel Rosenbaum
Lois and Alvin Rubin
Barbara and Chuck Sachse
Karen and Todd Sachse
Joan and Neil Satovsky
Bluma and Robert Schechter
Dr. Barbara Schiff
Marianne and Alan Schwartz
Dorie and Marvin Shwedel
Maurine Sillman
Lila and Gilbert Silverman
Shayna and Morry Silverman
Stephanie and Jay Sinder
Maxine and Larry Snider
Ellen and Charles Tenner
Marilyn Victor
J. Laevin Weiner
Trudy and Arthur Weiss
Jean Willens
Marilyn and Walter Wolpin
Lois and Milton Zussman
Julie and Rick Zussman
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JVS Locations
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U.S. POSTAGE
PAID
Rose and Sidney Diem
Building
29699 Southfield Road
Southfield, MI 48076
Telephone: (248) 559-5000
TTY (248) 559-5145
Fax: (248) 559-0773
SOUTHFIELD, MI
PERMIT NO. 126
Rose and Sidney Diem Building
29699 Southfield Road | Southfield, MI 48076-2063
Arnold E. Frank Building
4250 Woodward Avenue
Detroit, MI 48201
Telephone: (313) 833-8100
TTY: (313) 833-8321
Fax: (313) 833-3393
Macomb Office
31950 Little Mack, Suite A
Roseville, MI 48066
Telephone: (586) 294-5890
Fax: (586) 294-2642
West Bloomfield Center
Eugene and Marcia Applebaum
Jewish Community Campus
D. Dan and Betty Kahn Building
6600 West Maple Road
West Bloomfield, MI 48322
Telephone: (248) 661-8100
Fax: (248) 661-4770
www.jvsdet.org
For further information regarding
our accredited services, contact
one of the locations above or JVS’s
administrative office at (248) 233-4200.
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Mission Statement
JVS helps people meet life challenges
affecting their self-sufficiency
through counseling, training and
support services in accordance with
Jewish values of equal opportunity,
compassion, responsibility and the
steadfast belief that the best way
to help people is to make it possible
for them to help themselves.
JVS is a 501(C)(3) tax-exempt
organization and an equal opportunity
employer/service provider. Services
are available regardless of race,
color, sex, religious affiliation, sexual
orientation, disabling condition or
national origin. Auxiliary aids and
services are available upon request
to individuals with disabilities.
Funded in part by the Michigan Dept. of
Energy, Labor and Economic Growth
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