Annual Report

Dear Friend,
The establishment of Staten Island’s Jewish Community Center in 1929 was in response to a need to create a central hub – a place for Jews
of all ages and denominations to meet and share social, intellectual and recreational experiences. The leadership of the JCC, recognizing
the needs of a quickly changing community, immediately opened its doors to the general community, and this remains the practice to this
very day.
The JCC has achieved all of its founders’ original goals and much more than they could have envisioned. It expanded from one site to
three in 2007 including the Joan and Alan Bernikow flagship building. This, along with thirty other satellite locations, has helped the agency
increase its services and programming exponentially. It has always responded to new challenges and opportunities such as services to those
with special needs or immigrant groups. In addition, it is now the unofficial “town center” of Staten Island; located in the geographic center
of the borough it is the facility of choice for joint programs, political forums, and multi-cultural gatherings.
Through good times and difficult ones, the Jewish Community Center has constantly faced and met new challenges and continued to
serve this community as one of the outstanding JCCs in the country. This past year, the Center faced its greatest challenge, Superstorm
Sandy. Responding quickly to the needs of the community, the JCC led the way in forming a coalition of fifty organizations and formed
Connect to Recovery. This new coalition became an immediate life-line to hundreds of families across the borough providing immediate
financial assistance, meals, counseling, crisis intervention, legal advice and employment counseling. Under the umbrella of UJA-Federation
of New York and with the support of Met Council, assistance continues to reach those affected months after the storm.
Today, the Jewish Community Center functions as a human services agency committed to enhancing the physical, intellectual and spiritual
wellness of the individual, family and community. We serve over 30,000 unique individuals from all walks of life, representing a wide
diversity of ages, faiths, economic levels, races and cultures. We provide health, cultural and educational programs that serve the community
at large, with special attention given to populations at risk. Membership and services are offered to both the Jewish and general community.
Just as the Center did when it first opened its doors, it continues to provide the entire community with vital services and programs. We
remain the “Center” of the community and are truly grateful for the support of our members, volunteers, donors, elected officials, staff and
the community at-large.
Sincerely,
Susan Sappin, Board President
David Sorkin, Executive Director
Dear Friend,
The establishment of Staten Island’s Jewish Community Center in 1929 was in response to a need to create a central hub – a place for Jews
of all ages and denominations to meet and share social, intellectual and recreational experiences. The leadership of the JCC, recognizing
the needs of a quickly changing community, immediately opened its doors to the general community, and this remains the practice to this
very day.
The JCC has achieved all of its founders’ original goals and much more than they could have envisioned. It expanded from one site to
three in 2007 including the Joan and Alan Bernikow flagship building. This, along with thirty other satellite locations, has helped the agency
increase its services and programming exponentially. It has always responded to new challenges and opportunities such as services to those
with special needs or immigrant groups. In addition, it is now the unofficial “town center” of Staten Island; located in the geographic center
of the borough it is the facility of choice for joint programs, political forums, and multi-cultural gatherings.
Through good times and difficult ones, the Jewish Community Center has constantly faced and met new challenges and continued to
serve this community as one of the outstanding JCCs in the country. This past year, the Center faced its greatest challenge, Superstorm
Sandy. Responding quickly to the needs of the community, the JCC led the way in forming a coalition of fifty organizations and formed
Connect to Recovery. This new coalition became an immediate life-line to hundreds of families across the borough providing immediate
financial assistance, meals, counseling, crisis intervention, legal advice and employment counseling. Under the umbrella of UJA-Federation
of New York and with the support of Met Council, assistance continues to reach those affected months after the storm.
Today, the Jewish Community Center functions as a human services agency committed to enhancing the physical, intellectual and spiritual
wellness of the individual, family and community. We serve over 30,000 unique individuals from all walks of life, representing a wide
diversity of ages, faiths, economic levels, races and cultures. We provide health, cultural and educational programs that serve the community
at large, with special attention given to populations at risk. Membership and services are offered to both the Jewish and general community.
Just as the Center did when it first opened its doors, it continues to provide the entire community with vital services and programs. We
remain the “Center” of the community and are truly grateful for the support of our members, volunteers, donors, elected officials, staff and
the community at-large.
Sincerely,
Susan Sappin, Board President
David Sorkin, Executive Director
The Center of the Community
30,000 individuals and families from Staten Island benefit from JCC services and programs in over 30 locations
2,500+ seniors create programs
in CLLD (Center for Life Long
Development) Program. And 200
volunteers in committees, teaching, social action and intergenerational programs
200 children with special needs
enjoy day camp, after school programs and holiday celebrations
The JCC employs 6 staff with
special needs in supportive work
environments
Over $310,000 of financial assistance dispensed to individuals and
famlies who could not afford services
The JCC supports 600 young families by providing day care, after
school care, tutoring and related
services
Homebound senior adults receive
17,000 meals annually and 20,000
active seniors enjoy meals and
programs
2,500 children and teens participate in summer day camp at
seven sites across the borough
ESL, Literacy, GED and civics
instruction is provided to over
1,200 individuals at over 20 sites
Connect-to-Care helped
700 families affected by
the economic downturn
with family and vocational
counseling, pro bono legal
support, emergency loans and workshops on
financial, legal, employment and mental health
issues.
Committed to environmental
stewardship. Raised $980,000 in
public and private funds for lighting change outs, sensors, solar
thermal and PV systems.
Reduced costs and carbon footprint.
JCC Food Pantry helps over 350
families
4,500 individuals and families are
assisted in obtaining health insurance
annually
Connect to Recovery
Immediately after Hurricane Sandy, the JCC structured, staffed and created our Connect-to-Recovery operations which is one of the only storm
relief services on Staten Island that includes client intake, cash assistance, mental health services, legal and financial counseling, re-employment
counseling, two food pantries and home clean-up and re-building services. This is being coordinated by the JCC with assistance from over 50
cohorts including area synagogues, UJA-Federation partner agencies, FEMA, the American Red Cross and hundreds of local volunteers. Additional
funding from New York City, AmeriCares, United Way and the Robin Hood Foundation also assisted us to serve over 1,000 residents that are most
at-need. We have provided after school care scholarships, camp scholarships, hundreds of food packages, $21,000 in gift cards for food and/or
home repair equipment, hours and hours of counseling, thousands of referrals for food stamps and other entitlements and so much more.
The C2R department began with 2.5 staff members on November 1st and has grown to 22.
Our case managers, outreach case assistants, social workers, food bank staff and program directors
continue to provide Staten Island Hurricane Sandy survivors as they move through each stage of recovery.
Community
Considered the hub of the Staten Island community, the JCC provides numerous programs addressing the health, wellness and educational needs
of our borough’s residents. Not only are youth provided with after school care, we also offer them the leadership skills they will require in the
future. Unemployed Staten Islanders are helped to prepare to seek new job opportunities. Immigrants are taught the English language and the
list goes on and on...
Tottenville H.S. and I.S. 49 JCC/Beacon Programs, and P.S. 65 OST
(Out of School Time) Programs - three distinct city-funded afterschool programs that aid the
participants in their academics as well as personal growth.
Cornerstone Program - located at the Gerard Carter Community Center, this DYCD (Department for Youth & Community Development) funded program is open six days per week offering
recreation and academics for all ages.
Reality Check - an anti-tobacco teen-directed program funded by NYS Department of Health
that empowers teens against the use of tobacco.
JCC Youth Board - where youth develop leadership skills while helping the community and
having fun. Whether preparing and serving meals for a soup kitchen or planning a carnival for
special needs children, Youth Board develops the next generation of community leaders.
Tottenville Beacon solar car
Health Coverage - multi-lingual knowledgeable staff at our CHIPS (Child Health Plus) offices aid families and individuals to enroll into public
health insurance programs. In addition, assistance is given to CHA (Community Health Advocates Program) clients experiencing problems with
a health insurance carrier or provider.
C2C - works with UJA-Federation of New York’s multifaceted Connect-to-Care program. The JCC assists middle class families struggling with the
impact of unemployment on their financial, legal, and emotional health. The JCC coordinates with its partners FEGS, NYLAG, MET Council and
JBFCS presenting workshops, job fairs, counseling and more.
GED/ABE for Adults (General Equivalency Diploma/Adult Basic Education)for adults who do not qualify for other GED programs because of their age or
the need to improve basic reading and math skills to provide them with an equivalency diploma.
GED Program for Youth - preparatory program for youth ages 17 1⁄2 and older
who dropped out of high school to provide them with an equivalency diploma.
ESL - English as a Second Language - for speakers of other languages to learn
English in order to improve their lives as well as assist them in obtaining employment and pursuing American citizenship.
Literacy Zone - designed in partnership with El Centro del Inmigrante,
Make the Road New York and Project
Hospitality. It provided over 1,000 individuals with "pathways out of poverty" to Staten Island residents, including literacy services (GED,
ESL classes), workforce development, social services (food stamps, public health insurance, WIC, etc.),
citizenship preparation, nutritional assistance, and cultural experiences.
Food Pantry - utilizing funding provided by UJA-Federation of New York, United Way Emergency Food
& Shelter Program, NYC Hunger Prevention and Nutrition Assistance Program as well as food donated
by Met Council and the SI community, packages are distributed to families and individuals requiring
Kosher items.
Special Needs Initiatives
Our Special Needs Department is growing steadily in the range of programs available for those with autism, developmental delays or other
special needs. Our goal is to improve the lives of individuals with special needs as well as their families and to work cooperatively with other
community organizations serving this population.
Marvin’s Camp - provides an educational, creative, socially and emotionally safe environment for children and teens with special needs ages 6-17.
Daily programs include swimming, sports, arts and crafts, music, boating, dance, special event days, trips and more. Approximately 115 youth attended camp in 2012.
Camp Independence - a four week summer camp program for youth 6-11 years of age, diagnosed with diabetes. A full day of recreational activities
including daily swimming, sports, arts and crafts, music, boating, special events and more are provided for the campers. Special trips enhance the
summer camp experiences. The camp employs a dedicated staff which receives special training in diabetes care and two full time nurses are on-site.
Scouting - inclusive Girl Scout Troop and Cub Scout Pack meet at the JCC allowing scouts
with special needs to have an authentic “scouting experience”. Community Service, citizenship,
learning about the environment, trips and working together are all part of the Scouting program at the JCC.
Kids Club for Special Kids - an afterschool program for children with autism or related
disorders. Participants are transported to the JCC from their schools and take part in
both educational and recreational activities.
Buddies Program - matches volunteer teens with special needs youth to support them in
activities with their typical peers.
Music for Autism - an interactive concert series that is “autism friendly” and provides an
accepting environment where families and individuals with autism can enjoy live concerts
without being seen as disruptive.
ReelAbilities Special Needs Film Festival - a city-wide event which provides critically acclaimed films. Guest producers, directors and subjects
provide a community forum to address the needs of the diverse special needs population.
Day Habilitation Program - a year round program meeting Monday through Friday serving over 12 young adults with special needs by supporting
their engagement in vocational tasks for a variety of organizations including Meals on Wheels, NYC Parks Dept., Stapleton Senior Center and TGI
Fridays among others. In addition, the participants enjoy recreational activities as an integral part of their day.
Seniors with Cognitive Disabilities - high functioning adults age 50 and above with cognitive disorders attend our mainstream Neighborhood
Senior Center located at the Avis/South Shore JCC site. Transportation and lunch are provided in this inclusive setting.
Music Club for Teens - more than twenty teens diagnosed with autism were accompanied by typical peers as they participated in both musical
and social activities. They included drumming circles promoting teamwork as well as the use of fine and gross motor skills and dance lessons supporting collaboration and kinesthetic development.
Super Special Sundays - recreational and social activities provide youth between the
ages of 6 and 21 opportunities to increase their communication and social skills while
also building their self-confidence.
First Foot Forward - preschool for children with special needs. For more than 20 years,
First Foot Forward has been a leader in quality education and services for this age group.
Children/Families
From tutoring to music, from sports to computers, the JCC offers a multitude of programs to youth and their families. Educational, recreational,
cultural and social activities are available. Some programs are targeted specifically at youth while others are created for the whole family.
Early Childhood Education - our Early Childhood department provides programs geared for children ages 3 months through 5 years in 4 sites
throughout Staten Island. The program serves the entire community by offering daycare, preschool and Universal Pre-Kindergarten. Children gain
a sense of pride, accomplishment and self esteem as they prepare for the educational journey that lies ahead. We cater to each child’s individual
strengths and talents through fun, hands on learning experiences where children discover and grow in a loving, nurturing environment.
STEM (Science/Technology/Engineering/Math) - prepared over 100 youth to become independent thinkers and problem solvers. Through innovative strategies and a “hands on” approach, children explored and gained experience in STEM areas of study as they practiced problem solving,
teamwork and complex thinking. Activities included Mad Science, engineering workshops and projects, computer web design training, and Music
& Math programming.
Russian - serving Russian families with three generations living together. We offer
programs that speak to each age group’s particular interest while creating a welcoming environment. Programs have included: Russian Culture Week - dance, music
and children’s entertainment; Russian Tea Club; ESL for Russian speaking senior
adults and the celebration of significant events in Russian history.
Music Institute - over 40 years of professional music instruction provided by the
Dorothy Delson Kuhn Music Institute to children as young as three years old and
adults 70+. Though our city schools have been forced to cut back music programs,
the JCC has worked very hard to provide scholarships so that musically talented
children whose families are unable to afford music lessons can participate in classes
and recitals. Thanks to private grant funding, we were able to introduce two new
programs this year including a Social Studies through Music Program at PS 78 and a
Music Fellowship program that assisted three underprivileged students in pursuing
their musical career at a post-secondary college.
Scouts - over 100 Girl Scouts, Boy Scouts and Cub Scouts meet regularly as part of the 50 year tradition of Scouting at the JCC. They learn about
first aid, citizenship, the environment, participating in community service projects, camping trips and special events. Both scouting experiences
include programs for children with special needs.
Kidz Klub - housed at the Avis/South Shore and Bernikow buildings, it provides youth in elementary and intermediate school with a great after
school experience and a safe and healthy environment while their families are at work.
Aquatics - the JCC’s indoor pool is one of the few available on the island. Both youth and adults can participate in private and/or group lessons.
Youth can also join competitive teams. Classes are offered to enable adults an exercise
experience that is less taxing on their joints.
Camp - over 800 children attended the Lillian Schwartz Day Camp at the Henry Kaufmann Campgrounds during the Summer of 2012. Located on 70 wooded acres with 3
pools, we provide a unique country-like camp experience for “typical” youth as well as
those with special needs.
Fitness - combating obesity through exercise and nutritional counseling. The JCC has
received funding through two government agencies and a private foundation enabling
us to provide youth and adults with different methods of taking control of their unhealthy lifestyle.
Adults & Senior Adults
As the city advises us that Staten Island will continue to experience the largest growth of the senior adult population in all of NYC, our agency
continues to expand our programs to meet this challenge. The JCC prepares adults to enter this new phase of life with programs of interest to
them (see CLLD next page). We also assist seniors who require specific services so they may age in place.
Kosher Meals - delivered over 17,000 kosher meals to the homebound and frail elderly and approximately 20,000 congregate kosher meals at our
two sites over the past year.
Case Management - funding provided through the Department for the Aging (DFTA) and UJA-Federation enabled us to help families and older
adults needing assistance in applying for government entitlement and benefit programs.
Caregivers - for older adults with cognitive impairments and/or chronic physical impairments such as dementia or alzheimer’s disease. Counseling,
support groups, respite and concrete services are provided to individual caregivers. We also assist grandparents who are the primary
caregivers/guardians for grandchildren age 18 years or younger through this DFTA funded program.
Senior Net - computer classes exclusively for seniors taught by senior volunteers.
Senior Olympics - a collaboration with several local non-profits. The JCC assists in overseeing this annual event that provides friendly competition
in sports as well as mental challenges to hundreds of adults over the age of 60.
Safety Net - The JCC Safety Net Program provides assistance in securing services to help manage the physical and emotional well-being of the
economically vulnerable Jews, older and other adults, through distribution of food packages, referrals for handyman services, assistance with
benefits, entitlements, and housing stability through Safety Net linkage with the New York Legal Assistance Group.
JCC Avis/South Shore and Stapleton Neighborhood Senior Centers - offer a wide variety of services to benefit body and mind. Activities include
nutritional meals and education, monthly blood pressure screenings, computer classes, fitness classes taught by certified instructors, arts and crafts
and ceramics classes. Case Assistance and Referrals are provided to all members to help resolve various personal matters pertaining to Food Stamps,
Access-A-Ride, Rent and Utility Arrears, Medicare and Medicaid, and Eviction Prevention.
The JCC Bridge to Care Program - located out of our Stapleton Neighborhood Senior Center. This is a new healthy aging program funded through
the generosity of the Fan Fox and Leslie R. Samuels Foundation, Inc. which focuses on helping senior adults connect to better nutrition and healthcare.
Fitness - from sitercise to yoga, from aqua zumba to treadmills. Classes are held for adults of all ages and abilities as we focus on the health and
wellness of our community.
Holiday Celebrations - celebrating Mother’s Day, Father’s Day, New Year’s and more. Sharing holidays
is mentally and emotionally beneficial.
CLLD - The JCC's newest program created for active senior adults is housed at our Bernikow facility.
Nearly 3,000 adults over the age of 60 enrolled, exceeding even the highest predictions. Please see the
next page for more on this amazing program.
Pink Program - for breast cancer survivors to enable them to exercise safely while enhancing their
overall health. It is the only breast cancer recovery program approved by the American Council on
Exercise (ACE) on Staten Island. Group classes are tailored for different surgeries and adapted for all
fitness levels.
Partners in Caring (PIC) - provided one-on-one counseling, group counseling and workshops. Building upon our existing relationships with local synagogues, we worked together to identify individuals
in need of support. In addition, we trained volunteers to assist in the above as well as recognize synagogue members in need of support.
CLLD
The vision for the new Innovative Senior Center, called the Center for Life Long Development (CLLD)
and funded by the NYC Department for the Aging (DFTA) is creating a culture of empowered participants ages 60+ who are dedicated to developing enjoyable experiences for life long wellness. In addition to its own Board of Directors there are numerous working committees to actively engage
participants in shaping, operating, and assessing the initiative to meet the needs of this age cohort.
Nearly 3,000 individuals have enrolled in CLLD and approximately 950 are actively participating in
classes each ‘semester’ with a daily meal and transportation available. CLLD partners with organizations
throughout Staten Island to broaden the scope of programs and services such as College of Staten Island,
SeniorNet, Snug Harbor, Richmond University Medical Center, Staten Island Physicians Practice, American Cancer Society, The Beatrice Victor Senior Olympics, and more.
Environmental Stewardship
The JCC has been committed to a path of environmental stewardship and sustainability since 2009. We strive to reduce our environmental
footprint, reduce operating costs, educate and inform members and build partnerships in the community. To demonstrate its commitment an
agency greening coordinator position was established fall 2010.
Energy Usage Reduction included Solar Thermal Hot Water System installed fall 2011- $4,000 annual savings and reduction of paper usage and
mailings- 2009-2012- $45,000 annual savings, and other efforts totaling $80,000 annual savings.
Community Programming included Tree giveaways- May 2011, March 2012 (600 trees total), Earth Fairs May 2010 & 2011, E-waste & textile recycling events November 2011, March 2012 and March 2013.
Facility Improvements included tree planting - NYC Million Trees Program - Over 185 trees. Change to non-toxic and green cleaning products
and practices fall 2010.
Community Outreach & Partnerships - included SIEDC Green & Clean Expo Sponsor, Green Zone Task Force, Solar Empowerment Zone Steering
Committee, Energy Wise Task Force, NYS Public Service Commission Outreach Committee, SI Green Umbrella and UJA Federation of NY.
SUMMARY STATEMENT OF ACTIVITIES FOR THE YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2013
PUBLIC SUPPORT, GRANTS AND REVENUE
MEMBERS' DUES
2,884,456
PROGRAM INCOME
7,414,941
SERVICE & SUPPORT
175,038
TRANSPORTATION INCOME
23,607
CONTRIBUTIONS & SPECIAL EVENTS 500,073
FOUNDATIONS
565,037
UJA-FEDERATION
904,938
GOVERNMENT GRANTS
5,739,529
INVESTMENT AND OTHER INCOME 42,756
TOTAL PUBLIC SUPPORT, GRANTS
AND REVENUE
18,250,375
EXPENSES
PROGRAM SERVICES EXPENSE
GENERAL SUPPORT SERVICES
DEVELOPMENT
TOTAL EXPENSE
NET SURPLUS / (LOSS)
15,294,331
4,291,968
363,351
S19,949,650
(1,699,275)
ADD (SUBTRACT) NON-OPERATING EXPENSE (INCOME):
BUILDING DEPRECIATION
1,625,163
INTEREST EXPENSE
624,608
ACCRUED BOND RESTRUCTURE EXPENSE
136,293
BAD DEBT EXPENSE
2,530
NET OPERATING SURPLUS / (LOSS)
689,319
PUBLIC SUPPORT, GRANTS AND REVENUE FOR THE YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2013
MEMBER’S DUES
$2,884,456
16%
GOVERNMENT GRANTS
$5,739,529
31%
UJA-FEDERATION
$904,938
5%
FOUNDATIONS
$565,037
3%
CONTRIBUTIONS &
SPECIAL EVENTS
$500,073
3%
SERVICE & SUPPORT
$241,041
1%
PROGRAM INCOME
$7,414,941
41%
PUBLIC SUPPORT, GRANTS AND REVENUE FOR THE YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2013
GENERAL
SUPPORT SERVICES
$4,2291,968
22%
DEVELOPMENT
$363,351
2%
PROGRAM
SERVICE EXPENSE
$15,294,331
76%
Plenty of action at the 2nd Annual Viva Las Vegas
Casino & Bingo Night
JCC
Special
Events
Dr. Ron Avis, past JCC President with Edith Susskind,
past honoree at the Nancy Avis L’Dor V’dor Luncheon
JCC Contributors
It is with sincere gratitude that we acknowledge the individuals, businesses and foundations as well as federal, state, city and local
elected officials whose significant contributions enable the JCC to provide the excellent caliber of programs and services we offer to all.
Daisy K. Aberlin
Mary & Robert Aberlin
Rasheedat Adams
Jane Adler
Harold Albrecht
John W. Alexander
Nicole Andriopoulos
Stanley Applebaum
Kathy Arnold
Edwardo Auertas
Dr. Ronald Avis
Dr. Victor & Kim Avis
Barbara Ayr
Dorothy Azzinari
Andrew Babitts
Linda & Aaron Bacal
Carol & Howard Baker
J. Balber
Staci Balice
Jamie Barbera
Jennifer Baum
Terry & Steve Baver
Susan & Arnold Beiles
Mark Bellmier
Dr. Jack & Susan Bender
Ray Benz
Mr. and Mrs. Rocco & Carol Berardi
Pamela Berens
Helene Berg
Eileen Bergin
Adrienne Berman
David Berman
Miriam & Eugene Berman
Ken Berman
Murray Berman
Carol & Sid Berman
Joan & Alan Bernikow
Suzanne Bernstein
Concetta & Dominick Bertucci
Laura Besignano
Carol Bibao
Abraham S. Biegeleisen, DDS,PC
Barbara Bilardi
Ellen & Jeffrey Birch
Bryn & Richard Biren
Evelyn Black
Jamie Blackman
Sheldon Blackman
Claire & Bertram Bleiman
Marnie Blit
Karen & Clifford Bloom
Dr. Dennis & Elaine Bloomfield
Stephen Blumert
Barbara & Martin Blumstein
Gladys & Abraham Blustein
Donatello Bollettino
Eric Bornstein
Catherine Bridges
Linda & Alan Brill
Karen Bromley
Michelle & Kevin Brosnick
Lisa & Randy Brosnick
Lillian Brosnick
Anita Bruckmeir
Millie & Saul Bruh
Andrew Brunhofer
Debra Burko
Shelly Burko
Alan Buxbaum
Rita Caggiano
Geeta Cahill
Margot Capell
Dr. Michael F. Capobianco
Pamela Carlton
Mindi Carmel
Robert J. Carpinello
Elinore E. Carrabba
Patricia Carroll
Gail & John Castellano
Bob Castoro
Janice Chapnick
Lucille & Jay Chazanoff
Tom Checci
Irwin Cherwin
Irv & Eva Chesner
Chana & Steven Cilento
Brenda Cluna
Dr. Burt Cohen
Ely Cohen
Henry Cohen
Helen Cohen
Judith & Joel Cohen
Julie & James Cohen
Steven Cohen
Sylvia & Howard Cohen
Wendy & Calvin Conner
Carol Anne Conner
Marvin Cooper
Lori & Jeffrey Cooperman
Joseph Costa
Richard Costello
Allen Cremer
Jerome Crown
Kristen Csaby
Kim Csillag
Keith Cummings
Hon. Michael Cusick
Jennifer & Bob Cutrona
Lisa D'Amato
Norma & Charles D'Arrigo
Rosalyn Davis
Maura DeGaetano
Susan Delouya
Melissa DeMarco
Michael DeMarco
Paul DeMarco Sr.
Julie Destefano
Cora & Victor Diamond
Alice Diamond
Anita Diamond
Kenneth Doherty
Pedro Dominguez
Daniel Donovan
Robert Dudley
Karen & Jay Duskin
Mr. and Mrs. Marty Duskin
Mili Ebbin
Nicole & Paul Eckstein
Angela Edwards
Dr. Harold Einhorn
Ira Einhorn
Mindy Einhorn
Harry Ekstrand
Kevin Elford
Marie Ellner
Sabrina Elson
Irwin Epstein
Sondra & Albert Estreicher
Yaacov Ettinger
Ann Farkas
Deanna Feder
Barbara Feigelman
Arlene & Irwin Feingertz
Joan & Joseph Ferraro
Joan Fertig
Sandra & Lester Feuerstein
Vita & Ralph Feuerstein
Howard File
Dr. & Mrs. David Finn
Joseph Fisch
Cathy Fischberg
Emily Fischler
Adam Fishbein
Bridget Fisher
Patty Fisher
Eddy Fishs
Ronni & John Flaherty
Merle Flamhaft
Deborah Flanary
Frances Forestier
Dorothy & Elliot Fox
Madeline Frank
Dianne & David Frankel
Dr. Richard & Karen Fried
Dr. Steven & Felicia Fried
JCC Contributors (continued)
Barbara Fried
Regina & Stuart Fried
Miriam & Abe Friend
Dr. Robert Fulop
Barbara & Carl GagliaLinda Gaglia
Spencer Gaines
Courtney Galigher
Dawn & Thomas Gallis
Beth Gallup
Gene Garaventa
Faye Garber
Harold Garber
Myra Garcia
Beth Ann Gargiulo
Dr. Ira & Libby Gershansky
Mario Giammarco
Agnes Giantini
Lenora & Mark Gillerman
Naomi Ginsburg
Steve Giumenta
Arlene Goldberg
Ella & Alexander Goldin
Evelyn & Stuart Gollomp
Alyson Goodman
Doris Goodman
Myra Goodman
Samantha Goodman
Richard Gordon
Jay Goretsky
Gary Gotlin
Menachem Gottlieb
Helen Granatelli
Wayne Greenberg
Dr. Israel & Ruth Greenwald
Louis Greenzweig
Ilene Greinsky
Hon. Michael Grimm
Ida Grober
Josephine Grober
Louise Grollman
Karen & Jerold Gross
Arnold Grossman
Mr. and Mrs. Robert Grossman
Dr. Esther Grushkin
Dr. Richard & Carin Guarasci
Sergey Guberman
Frank Gugliada
Adrienne & Joel Gumbiner
Judy Gurwitz
Claire & Dennis Guttsman
Josephine & Stephen Halpert
Lawrence Hanibal
Fran & Joseph Harris
Caroline & Timothy Harrison
Lori Henandez
Shirley Horowitz
Robin Howald
Rabbi Michael Howald
Beth & Steven Howard
Arthur Huss
Randi & Ben Huss
Richard Huss
Michael Hyatt
Anastasia Inchausti
Jenny & Paul Ippolito
Arthur Jacobson
Alfred C. Johnsen, CPA
Virginia Jonston
Bernard Kahn
Rabbi and Mrs. Moshe Katzman
Lucy & Ira Kamil
Lillian Kane
Davida & Walter Kaner
Dr. & Mrs. Joshua Kanner
Phyllis & Harold Kaplan
Iris Kaplan
Stacie & Steven Kaplan-Magnus
Alan S. Katkin
Allan Katz
Stacey & Robert Katz
Susan & Gabor Katz
Laura & Steve Kessler
Charles Kesten
Karen & Irving Kestenbaum
Arleen Klapper
Mitchell J. Klausner
Marcia & Monroe Klein
Nannette Klein
Sheila & Jeffrey Kohl
Debra Komar
Andrea Koonin
Sally & Bob Koren
Stanley Kosan
Leonard Kosier
Cecile Kotkin
Sandra Krales
Alan Krieger
Linda & Martin Krongold
Michael Kuharski
Daniel Kuhn
Elizabeth Kuhn
Richard Kuhn
Rosalind Kurland
Myra & Leonard Kurzweil
Susan & Ralph Lamberti
Dyan Lanlman
Hon. Andrew Lanza
Ruth & Myron Lasser
Ronna Lasher
Denise Lawrie
Mr. & Mrs. David Lazerus
Joyce Le Combe
Victoria Learning
Rick Lechtman
Eileen & Randy Lee
Robin & Dan Lefkowitz
David Lehr
Norma Leibowitz
Orit Lender
Eugene Lerman
Janet Lenza
Dr. Jeffrey Lessing
Meirav & Nathan Lev-Ari
Dr. Ronald & Helene Leventhal
Arty & Sandy Levy
Devorah Lieberman
& Roger Auerbach
Laura Lipkin
Sheila Lipton
Lynn Livornese
Christopher S. Lohmann
Steven Long
Alexey Lopukhin
Lisa & Fred Lubarsky
Pamela Lugacy
Estelle Lumer
Christina & Philip Maggiore
Mary & Philip Maggiore
Irene Makler
Bertha Mandel
Edward Mandrik
Diane Manus
Cathie & Mike Marano
Scott Markowitz
Dr. Fred Marks
Terry Marks
Therese Marks
Susan & Stewart Marks
Cindy & Bob Mathies
Dorothy Matthews
Beverly Mazer
Sandra Mazzucco
Emilia McCauley
Margorie McClure, LCSW
Dan McGuiness
Dr. Daniel & Joanne Megna
Eileen Merkent
Angelo Messana
Ingrid Michaelson
Susan & Burt Migdal
Leo Milham
Alan Miller
Lenore Miller
Pearl & Hal Minsky
Leslie Minsky
Selma Mitlitsky
Stephanie Mizrahi
Frank Molino
Edwin Monroe
Linda & Jerry Mulnick
Mary Murphy
Sue & Charles Nadel
Marsha Nager
Allison Novello
Teresa & Paul Nuccio
Geraldine & Gerald Obremski
Ellen & Dale Oks
Julia O'Neill
Christopher Otterbeck, Esq.
Joanne Padilla
Ilene Pappert
Carole Parker
Carol & Fred Patelsky
Sharon Pekuly
Dorothy Pellicone
Eileen & John Pepel
Theodore Perednia
Jacques Pessah
Joseph Peter
Maria Petrone
Vincent Petrotta
Mr. & Mrs. Martin Phillipps
Kathy Pimpinella
Anna Pinto
Barbara & Ira Pisetzner
Robert A. Plante
Dr. Stephen Pollack
Freya & Alan Poritz
Teddy Poritz
Richard Primavera
Brenda & Edward Pulaski
Melissa & Oleg Rabinovich
Mark Raden
Jacqueline Reiter
Karen Rello
Cindy & Ira Resnick
Blanche Ricci
Harris Rich
JR Rich
Arlene Rieger
Jean Rita Ringhoff
Jennifer Rivera
Vicki Roitman
Alex Romanovich
David Romero
Norine Ropas
Laurie & Mark Rosen
Arlene & Carl Rosenfeld
Lisa & Wayne Rosenfeld
Belle Rosenthal
Dr. Allen & Ceil Roth
Jonathan Roth
Lana Ruggiero
Judith & David Russin
Sharon & Michael Russin
Emanuel Saks
Yelena Samorodova
Meryl & Jon Salmon
Rosalind Salz
Edward Samuels
Bruce Sandberg
Susan & David Sappin
Marti Satloff
Senator Diane Savino
Paul Scamardella
Michael Schaaff
Charlotte Scheier
Judy & Steven Scher
Fay Schiff
Gerda Schindler
Muriel Schlefstein
Cory Schifter
Gina Marie Schifter
Donna & Gerard Schofield
Yaffa & Bert Schonbach
Ida Schwartz
Doris & Martin Schwartz
Rochelle Schwartz
David & ElzbietaSeeley
Angie & Neil Seff
Arlene & Leon Selman
Searle & Cindy Selmon
Richard Sere
Dr. Bruce & Ellen Sheirr
Jason Sherman
Toby & Shmuel Shwartz
Marion Siegel
Jodi & Alan Siegel
Libby & Harris Siegel
Beth Siegel-Graf
Marjorie & Kenneth Silber
Rose & Alfred Silber
Lynn & Robert Silberman
Fredric Simon
Donna & Barry Simon
Inez & Stephen Singer
Janet & Elie Sirotta
Linda & Jack Skolnick
Joseph Small
Eltan Smilchensky
Jane Z. Smith
Beatrice Smith
Renee Snitkoff
Linda Sobel
Frances Sofia
Susan & Paul Sommerfield
Karen & Steven Soren
Arlene & David Sorkin
Donna Spatz
Jacklyn & Brad Spiegel
Noel Spiegel
Robert D. Springer
Alyssa Stefanese
Steve Stein
Ellen P. Steinberg
Rose & Alfred Steinberg
Linda & Irwin Steinman
Mr. and Mrs. Reuben Steinman
Yolanda Stevens
Lewis Stolzenberg
Francine & Richard Storch
Joan Strasburg
Maureen Surette
Theresa Tarangelo
Randolph Taylor
Rabbi Gerald & Bonnita Sussman
Barbara Tepper
Louise Tilzer
Jaimie Tirado
Dr. Teresa Trimarco
Ada Tirado
Khrystal Tirado
Harvey Urbach
Margaret Van Alphen
Beatrice Victor
Otto Vitale
Theresa Vitale
Andrew L. Vivo
Randie & John Vitucci
Rose M. Volpe
Kate Wacholder
Ronald Waite
Allan Waldman
Aksana & Stuart Waldman
Tamra Walker
Mania Warshaw
Neil T. Wasserman
Frank Weile
Nathan & Naomi Weiner
Elizabeth & David Weinstock
Sheila & Marc Weinstock
Mailyn Weisberg
Roberta & Allan Weissglass
Lewis & Florence Werb
Michael Widmer
Eleanor Willig
Lorna Wilson
Abraham Wohl
Kena Wohl
Elaine & Harold Wolchok
Roslyn Wolf
Karen Wolff
Paul & Denise Xyloportas
Swarupa Rao Yalamanchi
Lowell Yemin
Marilyn & Peter Zayfert
Tina Zerbo
Dr. Joseph M. Zona, DDS
Phyllils & Stanley Zimmerman
Margaret & Daniel Zwiren
Robert R. Zucal
Ralph Zurlo
JCC Contributors (continued)
Claire Properties
Clean Swift Maintenance, Inc.
Colonna & Rosen P.A. Ltd.
Community Resources
Council On The Arts Humanities
Da Noi
Dataware Systems
DBA Victory Veterinary Practice
Deloitte Services
Diagnostic Cardiology Associates
Delco Drugs Pharmacy
Dome Property Management, Inc.
E.S.F. Transport
Estate of Henrietta Rosen
Exclusive Catering by Kaplan
Famous Kosher Bakery
FAST SIGNS
Fidelity National Title Insurance Co.
Flag Roofing Corp.
Flowers By Bernard
Forest Pizza Restaurant, Inc.
Garber Building Supplies, Inc.
Gateway Arms Realty Corp.
Global Terminal & Container Svcs., LLC
Golf Performance Academy
Golden Gate Nursing Home
Goldberg & Cohn, LLP
Good Mart, LLC
Habit Rest Inc.
Heartland Bagels
HEFTI
Honda of Staten Islan
Homes R US Realty
H2 Technology Partners, Inc.
Home Instead Senior Care
Innovative Document Solutions
Island Charter Inc.
Israel Discount Bank of New York
JCC of SI Golf & Tennis
JCC Womens Division
Jewish Foundation School
Joanne Costa Realty
Kuhn & O'Toole
Lahr Dillon Manzulli Kelley & Penett P.C.
Lee & Amtzis
Lexington Pension Consutants, Inc,
Lisovetsky Memorial Home Inc.
Lateef Aderemi Oluwasanmi
Lielle's Kitchens Inc.
Majors Travel of New Dorp, Inc.
Manhattan School of Computer Tech
Manor Road Restaurant Corp.
Metropolitan National Bank
Meals on Wheels of Staten Island
Mims Heating & Air Conditioning
Nate's Pharmacy
National Grid
New Utrecht Oil
New Utrecht Fuel Oil Co., Inc.
New York 1
North American D.F., Inc.
Notabartolo Chiropractic Office PC
Northfield Bank
Ocean Breeze Pharmacy
Office Equipment Company
Pete Milano's
Pratt Industries
Project Hospitality
Project-One Services, Inc.
R&L Press
Raich Ende Malter & Co. LLP
Richmond County Savings Bank
Richmond Gymnastics
Ricoh Business Solutions
RJW Brokerage Corp.
Ronald McDonald House of New York
Safari Realty
Sagona Contracting, LLC
Salmon Real Estate
Scaran Oil Service Co.
Schneps Communications
Signature Bank
S.I. Inter-Agency Council for the Aging, Inc.
SI Council on the Arts & Humanities
Simonson & Cohen
South Shore Rotary Club
Sovereign Bank
Special Tees
St. Joseph Hill Academy
Staten Island Chamber of Commerce
Staten Island Children's Campaign
Staten Island Mental Health Society
Staten Island Skating Pavilion
Staten Island South Shore
Grandmother's Club
Staten Island Stingrays
Stingrays Under 15's Regional Champions
Sunnyside Properties Inc.
St. George Theatre Restoration Inc.
St. Paul's School of Nursing
Staten Island Physician Practice, P.C.
Staten Island University Hospital
Sunset Hill Laser & Electrolysis, Inc.
Suzy Q Boutique
TD Bank, N.A.
Temple Israel Reform Cong. of S.I.
The Law Firm of Duskin & Crowe
The Pool Therapist
The Richmond Group
The Royal Press
Thrifty Exterminating Corp.
Top Dollar Pawn Brokers
Total Electrical Distributors, Inc.
United Rentals
United Way
Victory Financial GroupAn Office of Met Life
Victory State Bank
Vik's Fine Jewelry
Villa Marin GMC, Inc.
Williams Eye Works Inc.
Willis Memorial 3 on 3
Wonica Realtors & Appraisers Inc.
Z-One Diner & Lounge, Inc.
PRIVATE FOUNDATIONS
Max & Frida Berman Endowment
Best Buy Foundation
Carmine and Robert DeSantis
Charitable Foundation
Claims Conference on Jewish Material
Claims Against Germany
Con Edison
Denis P. & Carol A. Kelleher Foundation
Fan Fox and Leslie R. Samuels
Foundation Inc.
JE & ZB Butler Foundation
Kelleher Family Wealth Management
Samuel I. Newhouse Foundation Inc.
Northfield Bank Foundation
North Shore Rotary Foundation
Richmond County Savings Foundation
South Shore Rotary
Staten Island Foundation
Staten Island Rotary Foundation
TD Charitable Foundation
The Foundation for the Music Institute
Allan & Roberta Weissglass Foundation
JCC Board of Directors
OFFICERS
Susan Sappin
President
Dr. Victor Avis
Murray Berman
Alan Poritz
Vice Presidents
Jackie Reiter
Secretary
Board Members
Kimberly Avis
Arnold Beiles
Murray Berman
Dr. Dennis Bloomfield
Elaine Bloomfield
Steve Blumert
Linda Brill
Alan Buxbaum
Gail Castellano
Michelle Cooper
Jay Chazanoff
Noah Cooperstein
Ira Einhorn
Samantha Goodman
Sergey Guberman
Dr. Denny Julewicz
Ira Kamil
Dr. Josh Kanner
Stacie Kaplan-Magnus
Alan Katkin
Marcia Klein
Monroe Klein
Ronit Lapid
Melissa Rabinovich
Wayne Rosenfeld
Manny Saks
Karen Soren
Marjorie Steinberg
Linda Steinman
Joseph Strasburg
Tamra Walker
Allan Weissglass
Harold Wolchok
Honorary Board
Jane Aberlin*
Roger Auerbach
Nancy Avis*
Dr. Ronald Avis
Dr. Mel Berman
Jacob Friedland*
Robert Kloss
Richard Kuhn
Helene Leventhal*
Dr. Ronald Leventhal
Frank Mushnick*
Sol Rubenstein*
Marie Salmon
Herb Schiff
Henry Schnier
Beatrice Victor
Naomi Weiner
Kenneth Wilpon
Lew Werb*
*deceased
STAFF
David Sorkin
Executive Director
Sheila Lipton
Associate Executive Director
Vicki Roitman
Assistant Executive Director
Lee Guttenplan
Chief Operating Officer
Anita Bruckmeir
Development Director
Kevin Brosnick
Director of Individual Giving
Ruth Lasser
Director of Communications
Orit Lender
Program Director
Serving Our Community for 84 years
Joan & Alan Bernikow JCC • Nancy & Ronald Avis JCC • Aberlin North Shore JCC