CAPITAL CAMPAIGN FOR CROWN CENTER
Building Community
SUMMER 22
We are overwhelmed by the outpouring of support. Crown’s cause to build affordable housing and community spaces has resonated with people far and wide. Our gratitude goes to the many individuals and foundations such as those featured on these pages. They have responded to the call to action that is so beautifully stated in Psalms Ch. 71 “Do not cast me away at the time of old age: when my strength fails, do not forsake me.” Perhaps you knew someone who lived here in years past, or someone who will need us to be here in the future. Maybe your neighbor receives kosher Meals on Wheels from Crown. You may share our commitment to helping the vulnerable. Whatever your connection, we seek your participation in our community building endeavor. Please join us by making a donation to Crown Center’s capital campaign.
Making the Choice to Support Crown Center As seen in the St. Louis Jewish Light, written by Bill Motchan:
Crown Center is well on its way to a major renovation, thanks in large part to a $1 million donation from the Harry and Jeanette Weinberg Foundation. The Baltimore-based Weinberg Foundation primarily funds initiatives in five priority communities. None of those are in Missouri, but Crown Center offered a setting that fit other criteria, said Jon Hornstein, the foundation’s program director. “The foundation considers capital projects from around the United States that align with its priority of aging in community,” Hornstein said. “National projects typically focus on “THE FACT THAT the creation of new units of affordable CROWN CENTER WILL housing or the implementation of best PROVIDE PROGRAMS practices models. This project includes AND SERVICES TO THE both elements. We commend Nikki WHOLE COMMUNITY... Goldstein and her team for their MADE THIS A VERY extraordinary leadership and vision COMPELLING PROJECT.” for this new center.” JON HORNSTEIN,
Another important factor in awarding WEINBERG FOUNDATION the grant to Crown Center was its PROGRAM DIRECTOR dual role as a community resource and affordable independent living option whole community, not just those living in the building, for older adults on a fixed income, he said. “The fact that made this a very compelling project,” Hornstein said. Crown Center will provide programs and services to the “The foundation also gives strong priority to affordable housing projects that include comprehensive case management and supportive services. Crown Center’s services, from social workers who speak Russian and Mandarin to delivery of fresh and healthy meals, certainly meet this standard.”
Sally Altman President of Crown Center Board of Directors
Nikki Goldstein Crown Center Executive Director
Nikki Goldstein, Crown Center’s executive director explains, “Our mission is to provide high-quality housing and supportive services to older adults, regardless of their financial situation. These changes mean we can continue to play that role in the community for the next 50 years.”
Crown Center’s mission is to provide high-quality housing and supportive services to older adults.
Crown Center Board of Directors Sally Altman President Nikki Goldstein Executive Director
Amy Bender-Levy Scott Bernstein Dan Cohen Todd Goldenhersh Sheldon Harber
Alvah Levine Sylvia Nissenboim Nancy Novack Estelle Rochman Mark Rubin
Darryl Sagel Jill Schupp Erin Schuver Barbara Schwartz Michelle Schwerin
Ann Spector David Steinbach Clifford Tager Jody Waldman Cindy Wallach
Council of Life Members Les Borowsky Jeffrey Cohen Keith Cohen
Ted Flom Betsy Garland Randall Green Petie Karsh Joe Marchbein
Jeffrey Rosenblum Steven Rosenblum Richard Tallin Miriam Wilhelm
Involvement in Crown Center - A Family Affair For his bar mitzvah, David Lang’s gift from
affordable housing projects,” he recalls. “I
his grandparents, René and Joyce Lang, was
was impressed by the range of services of-
a Mark Twain Bank stock certificate. Like
fered to residents and seniors living in the vi-
such presents for many 13-year-olds, Lang’s
cinity. Most people think of it as apartments
certificate ended up in a bank safe deposit
for seniors. But it’s so much more than that.
box, squirreled away for use in the future.
It’s an organization worth supporting.” And involvement with Crown
By the time that future arrived, the Mark Twain name had disappeared in an era of bank consolidation. But the certificate remained, growing in value. In the meantime, Lang became involved with Crown Center,
“IT WAS A WAY OF GIVING BACK TO HONOR MY GRANDPARENTS AND TO HELP SENIORS.”
first as a member of the board,
Center became a family affair. “My family has been showing up to Crown Center events ever since our children were little. My wife Suzanne and I have always believed in philanthropy and giving back to the
then as legal counsel to help put together the
community. That’s something we always felt
package for its expansion. And Lang donated
was important and instilled in our children.”
the proceeds of that bar mitzvah gift, to help
When Crown Center began planning its
the project reach its goals.
expansion, Lang left the board to provide
Lang, who is an attorney with the firm
legal advice. He provided valuable assistance
continuing their legacy and serves as a
Rosenblum Goldenhersh, credits Jeff Cohen,
as the project progressed thoughout the
tribute to them. It was a way of giving back
former Crown Board President and Lang’s
pandemic and its challenges.
and using that appreciated stock to honor
former Camp Sabra counselor, for suggesting
His donation to the project is another part
my grandparents and to help seniors.”
he use his expertise to benefit Crown Center.
of his commitment. “The gift that my
David Lang really understands the true
“I was very familiar with non-profits and
grandparents gave me for my bar mitzvah is
responsibilities of becoming a Bar Mitzvah.
Who do you wish to honor with your gift to Crown’s Capital Campaign?
Royal Banks Invests in the Future University City is home to Crown Center and Royal Banks of Missouri. Royal Banks of Missouri has long supported the Crown Center community with a bank branch on site for residents and ongoing financial support for the organization for the last two decades. So, it was no surprise that Mitch Baden, Royal Banks of Missouri President and Chief Executive Officer, and his team are investing in the future – Crown Center’s new Phase 1 Building. Scott Sciortino, Chief Financial Officer, representing Royal Banks of Missouri, visited Crown’s construction site to confirm their enthusiastic support for this important project with a significant donation for the capital campaign. (L – R) Tim Vohsen, Crown’s Operations Director, Scott Sciortino, Royal Banks of Missouri’s CFO and Nikki Goldstein, Crown’s Executive Director
Capital Campaign by the Numbers
$6.7M
$6.3M
philanthropic support goal
philanthropic support pledged
94% towards goal
12
52
charitable foundations
individual donors
2
corporate donors
Crown Center - A Wonderful Place to Call Home “ I’ve lived here for the past 8 years. I love living in a community of various ethnic groups that has so much to offer to everyone. Crown Center continuously provides a wonderful place so many call home. I’m looking forward to the new building.” – G. Jordan
“I recently relocated from New York to St. Louis. A friend suggested applying at Crown Center. I did and I am happy with my decision. I love my apartment, the convenient and safe location, wonderful prompt services and reasonable rent. I am so grateful to be a Crown Center Resident.” – N. Gelimson
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CAPITAL CAMPAIGN FOR CROWN CENTER SUMMER 22
Thank you! In Memory of Dr. Robert Baglan Ellen Bern and Barry Mizes Crown Center Board and Staff Rosalie Barnes Phyllis and Sanford Goffstein Leona Bohm Nikki and Paul Goldstein Adinah and Heschel Raskas Crown Center Board and Staff Rosalie Chod Betsy and Spencer Garland Erich Dahl Crown Center Board and Staff Dr. Stan Feldman Anonymous Betsy and Spencer Garland Charles Fremder Nancy and Aaron Novack Dorothy Gilner Maxine and Frank Gilner Marilyn Goodman Crown Center Board and Staff Freddie Halpern Adinah and Heschel Raskas Alice Handelman Adinah and Heschel Raskas Robin Fox and Family Julie Iken Ann Mayer Eisen Eli Karsh Hannah and Larry Langsam David Kaskowitz Barbara Bianco Susan Fleminger Richard, Millie, Gardner and Jackie Gilpin Randi Schenberg Crown Center Board and Staff Jerry Kopp Ann and Alan Spector Jerome Kraus Nikki and Paul Goldstein Adinah and Heschel Raskas Crown Center Board and Staff James Krings Elizabeth DuBro Jonathan Lapin Crown Center Board and Staff Marlene Lefton Adinah and Heschel Raskas Randi Schenberg Crown Center Board and Staff
Tributes from January - June 2022
Sally Levy Nikki Goldstein Randy and Nancy Green Crown Center Board and Staff Jerry Michaels Crown Center Board and Staff Robert Miller Ellen Bern and Barry Mizes Michael Neidorff Nikki and Paul Goldstein Crown Center Board and Staff Bob Rubin Les and Wendy Borowsky Betsy Garland Nikki Goldstein Joe Marchbein Jeff and Sharon Rosenblum Randi Schenberg Miriam Wilhelm Crown Center Board and Staff Sandy Schwartz Ellen Bern and Barry Mizes
Marilyn and Saul Dien’s 65th Anniversary Jane Dien Randi Schenberg Crown Center Board and Staff Ted Flom, Installation as JCC Board Chair Crown Center Board and Staff Birth of Katie Garland and Paul Sorenson’s daughter/ Betsy and Spencer Garland’s granddaughter Alice Brown Ted and Julie Flom Nikki and Paul Goldstein Joe Marchbein Amy Rome Florence and Joseph Schachter Richard Tallin Crown Center Board and Staff Nikki Goldstein’s Birthday Janet Weinberg
Robbie Spetner Nikki and Paul Goldstein
Hortense Growe’s Special Birthday Betsy and Spencer Garland
Brian Suffian Ann and Alan Spector
Sheldon Harber’s Birthday Andy Harber and Tom Brounk
Phyllis Sunshine Elizabeth DuBro
Sheldon and Anne Harber’s daughter’s Marriage Crown Center Board and Staff
Zena Utrecht Crown Center Board and Staff Clark Willett Cynthia and Kenneth Levin
Toni Hayes Michelle Maxey
In Honor of
Birth of Brian and Barb Herstig’s daughter Crown Center Board and Staff
Sally Altman Carolyn and Arthur Perry
Bonnie Jacobs’ Birthday Sharon Logan
Birth of Sally Altman and Dick Weiss’ grandson Nikki and Paul Goldstein Crown Center Board and Staff
Sally Lang, Receiving JPro Award Crown Center Board and Staff
Patty Bloom, Receiving JFed Goldstein Award Crown Center Board and Staff Emily Bornstein, Receiving JProStl Emerging Leader Award Crown Center Board and Staff Theresa Dattilo, Receiving JProStl Dedication Award Wendy and Les Borowsky Robin Fox Betsy Garland Katie Garland Nikki Goldstein Laura Greenberg Florence and Joseph Schachter Randi Schenberg Crown Center Board and Staff
Birth of Lisa Michigan and Ivan Lenov’s daughter Crown Center Board and Staff Pamela Merkle, Receiving Award for Excellence in Service to Older Adults Crown Center Board and Staff Dr. Hilton Price Anonymous Betsy Rubenstein, Receiving JFed Women’s Philanthropy Award Nikki Goldstein Jeff Rosenblum Ellen and Sanford Weiss Steven Rosenblum, Receiving Distinguished Law Alumni Award Shirlene Baris
Thank you to those who contributed to Crown’s Passover Meals, Kosher Meals on Wheels and Crown Center. Rabbi Jeffrey and Lauren Abraham Audrey Adreon Diane and Jeff Aiken Ellen and David Amarnek Stephen Bell Harriet Baron Zhanna Bershteyn Barbara Bianco Melody and Irving Boime Hatsumi Boysen Ruth Schachter Cohen JoLinda and Sanford Cohen Jacqueline Concellar Barbara Cotler Bonnie and Steve Davis Constance Eller Marcia and Jerry Esrig Gloria Feldman Jerry Fiman Alan Flom Ronald Fox Katie Garland Jackie and Alan Gerson Bunny Gerstenfeld Melinda Gill Stephen Glickman Carolyn and Ed Goldenhersh Batya Abramson-Goldstein and Julius Goldstein Randy and Nancy Green Laura and Ted Greenberg Sheila and Darryl Gold Lanie and Milton Goldenberg Todd Goldenhersh Nikki and Paul Goldstein Terri Goodman Helene Gottesmann Emily Gough Kitty and Hanford Gross Mark Gross Lynn Harris Pam Hartwig Howard Hearsh Jack and Annette Heller Kent Hirschfelder Hoppy’s Self Service Inc. Joni and Bob Kaiser Susan and Neal Kalishman Marian Katz Susan Katzman Marcia King
Lauren and Chad Klamen Billie and Myron Klevens Rina Krasney Karen and Alan Kretchmar Marsha and Simon Koski Frances Kunitz Helena and Harold Law Cynthia and Kenneth Levin Alvah Levine Amy Bender-Levy Ming Chu Li Liz and Larry Linkon Jackie and Martin Lipsitz Jerri Livingston Janet Loiterstein William Long Marylen Mann Noemi Neidorff Heather Needleman Mark Winer and David Newman Olga and Michael Nogin Nancy and Aaron Novack Patrice O’Neill Sojung Park Enid Pearl Stephen Pessin Sylvia and William Poe Lorrie and Maury Poscover Adinah and Heschel Raskas Miriam Raskin Estelle Rochman Rabbi Neal and Carol Rose Charlotte Rosenblum Rachel Roth Karen Schechter Erin and Steve Schuver Joshua Shimony Tricia Falmer and John Siefert Gloria and Sanford Spitzer Rabbi Jeffrey and Arlene Stiffman Helen and Cary Stolar Emma Swinford Sandra Taryle Bonnie Templeton Steven B. Weinreich Sherri and Dan Weintrop Barbara Wexler Susan and Alan Witte Aleene Zawada Michael Zeffren
Randy and Nancy Green Laura Greenberg Nikki Goldstein Karen Handelman and Marc Hirshman Marilyn and Gary Ratkin Randi Schenberg Crown Center Board and Staff
Jill Schupp, Receiving JCRC Recognition Crown Center Board and Staff Karen Sher, Receiving JFed Goldstein Award Crown Center Board and Staff Gloria Spitzer Crown Center Board and Staff
We apologize for any mistakes or omissions. Please inform us so that we can include you in the future by contacting Crown Center at 314-991-2055 or info@crowncenterstl.org.