Innovation. Inspiration. Impact.

When we think about our JCC we are overwhelmed with an immense feeling of pride. The JCC provides an important role in our community, providing a place to gather, laugh and celebrate. It also serves as a place through which our community can rally around each other. During tough times, it is our JCC that always shows its strength. The most amazing success of our JCC is that it has connected all of us. Through events, conversations, and moments shared together we are stronger. Our JCC has created a pathway for joyful, meaningful living for everyone. In a changing and often tumultulos world, we bring people together to explore, connect and flourish. We believe that everyone belongs here at our JCC. In this Impact report, we share the many moments that, put together, tell the story of a community in strength, a community who partners in overcoming obstacles, and a community bound together in shared values. These are moments of life, of traditions and of creating new opportunities and memories; we are at our best when we experience them together.

We are proud of the successes we have achieved in the past year. We have greatly expanded our services with new events, programming opportunities, and educational offerings. In addition, we have made significant improvements to the exterior of the building and grounds that have added unmatched beauty and aesthetic value. The landscaping around the building has been redesigned to feature native and low-water use plants that are in harmony with the climate and have low maintenance needs. The walkways around the building have all been replaced with pervious stone, and more importantly, now are ADA-compliant allowing everyone access to our entire campus. Every detail was intentional from the pillars in front proudly displaying the Seven Species of Israel, to the paving stone with the word Shalom carved into it. We choose the word Shalom because although it can be a simple wish for peace and happiness, the word suggests a state of fullness and perfection; overflowing inner and outer joy and peace. A feeling we hope is evoked each and every time you walk into our J.

With all that we have accomplished, we recognize that there is always more to do. We know that now it is time to look toward the future. With that in mind, a strategic visioning and planning project was completed this year to clarify and inspire our continued growth, rooted in the needs of the community. We have committed to using our strategic plan to guide us over the next few years.

As we take our next steps, our heartfelt thanks go out to the Board of Directors and the Staff for their dedication and vision. We are blessed to have a leadership team that embodies essential qualities such as creativity, dedication, and willingness to work hard and dream big. It is truly our greatest honor and joy to work with this amazing team.

We appreciate the community’s continued support and interest in our JCC. Your generosity has touched many lives and the services we provide are vital. With your help, we will continue to make every effort to keep our extraordinary community connected and engaged.

Thank you for being part of this community, for being part of this family of members and for standing alongside the JCC as we continue to build a future where we are all welcome!

Josh Leibner Chair, Board of Directors

Laura Friedman JCC Executive Director