2024 Tuned In Ad Book

LINDA SOREFF SIEGEL

We are thrilled to honor Linda Soreff Siegel for her steadfast support of Response for Teens, life-long commitment to youth, and long-standing leadership in the Chicago Jewish community. After professional careers as a teacher and attorney, Linda embraced community leadership. She is a Multigenerational Trustee of the Jewish Women’s Foundation and a former board member of JFCS (now JCFS Chicago), JUF Women’s Philanthropy, and CJE SeniorLife. She has also served as a community volunteer at Barrington Youth Services and a volunteer attorney for The Ark. When not volunteering, she enjoys spending time with her family and friends.

Greetings!

As Governor of the State of Illinois, I am pleased to welcome everyone gathered for the Jewish Child and Family Services (JCFS) of Chicago’s annual Response for Teens fundraiser.

This occasion offers an exciting opportunity for everyone gathered in attendance to join fellow members of your association and generate ideas that implement solutions. I commend the work you have done to help make Illinois a stronger and more inclusive state.

JCFS Chicago encourages and inspires our Jewish community through their personal and emotional goals, leaving a last impact throughout the State. Illinois’ tremendous diversity is our greatest strength, and you have undoubtedly left your mark here. Illinois is proud to have enjoyed your service to our state. As you reflect on your accomplishments, I urge you to make plans that will build on your past successes. I am grateful for all the ways your organization has supported a strong future for Illinois.

I would also like to honor Linda Siegel, who is being recognized tonight, for her outstanding leadership. Having experience in both teaching and law, Linda ultimately transitioned to a life of community leadership, serving with Barrington Youth Services and The Ark, while holding positions within several Jewish organizations including JCFS and Jewish United Fund’s Women’s Philanthropy branch. Throughout her life, Linda has displayed a deep commitment to ensuring our teens have every opportunity to thrive, while lifting up Chicago’s Jewish community. I commend you for your work and dedicated leadership in supporting our young people, ensuring they have all they need to embrace the full potential of their lives.

On behalf of the people of Illinois, I offer my best wishes for an enjoyable and memorable celebration.

Sincerely,

Governor JB Pritzker

United States Senate

Ms. Linda Soreff Siegel

3145 West Pratt Boulevard

Floor 2

Chicago, IL 60645-4125

March 17, 2024

Dear Ms. Linda Soreff Siegel:

I am writing to recognize and celebrate your contributions to the Jewish community through your dedicated service at Response for Teens, the Jewish Women's Foundation, JUF Women's Philanthropy, and CJE Senior Life.

Your efforts in promoting unity, fostering understanding and advocating for positive change have left a lasting impact on the Jewish community. Your leadership serves as an example to others and helps us work towards building stronger and more inclusive communities.

I know that the Jewish community joins me in thanking you for the positive contribution you made through your community service.

My very best to you, your family and friends on this special occasion.

Sincerely,

Tammy Duckworth United States Senator

Welcome to the 17th annual Tuned In: The Larry Dobkin Event!

This evening, we are honored to recognize Linda Soreff Siegel for her steadfast dedication to supporting Response for Teens and life-long commitment to the well-being of youth.

Welcome to the 17th annual Tuned In: The Larry Dobkin Event!

For over 50 years, Response, a part of JCFS Chicago’s family of services, has pursued its mission to support Chicago area teens and emerging adults in the Jewish community and beyond by giving them the tools they need to make healthy decisions in all aspects of their lives.

This evening, we are honored to recognize Linda Soreff Siegle for her steadfast dedication to supporting Response for Teens and life-long commitment to the well-being of youth.

For over 50 years, Response, a part of JCFS Chicago's family of services, has pursued its mission to support Chicago area teens and emerging adults in the Jewish community and beyond by giving them the tools they need to make healthy decisions in all aspects of their lives.

Using a holistic approach to healthy youth development, Response provides counseling services that support socialemotional well-being; outreach and prevention education programming which promotes wellness and healthy decisionmaking; and youth leadership development opportunities. Through its array of services and initiatives, Response serves many adolescents and families each year.

Using a holistic approach to healthy youth development, Response provides counseling services that support social-emotional well-being; outreach and prevention education programming which promotes wellness and healthy decision -making; and youth leadership development opportunities. Through its array of services and initiatives, Response serves many adolescents and families each year.

This work would not be possible without the Jewish United Fund/ Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Chicago’s ongoing support. Also, a sincere thank you to JCFS Chicago staff for helping to ensure a flawless and successful Tuned In event year after year. Finally, thank you to the members of the Response Advisory Council (RAC) for their leadership and commitment to Response’s work with youth and families. Their efforts to serve as community ambassadors and assist with fundraising are exceptional! Thank you for generously supporting Response for Teens.

This work would not be possible without the Jewish United Fund/Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Chicago’s ongoing support. Also, a sincere thank you to JCFS Chicago staff for helping to ensure a flawless and successful Tuned In event year after year. Finally, thank you to the members of the Response Advisory Council (RAC) for their leadership and commitment to Response ’s work with youth and families. Their efforts to serve as community ambassadors and assist with fundraising are exceptional! Thank you for generously supporting Response for Teens.

Lori Shapiro Chair, Response Advisory Council

Lori Shapiro Chair, Response Advisory Council

Knowing that we can be loved exactly as we are gives us all the best opportunity for growing into the healthiest of people."

-Fred Rogers

This quote by Fred Rogers, who inspires children and adults with his wise, warm, and relational programming, links directly to our vision at Response for Teens. Providing guidance and education to teens and their families is at our core, and we are uniquely positioned to help young people navigate one of the most critical and rewarding periods of their lives. By supporting the developmental needs of youth, our educational and clinical outpatient programming can have an impact on youth throughout the Chicago area.

In the last year, Response has expanded our educational programming for young people and their families. Our engaging, knowledgeable, and energetic Community Educators are on the frontline: meeting with youth and parents in schools, synagogues, libraries, community centers, and more. Akiba Schechter Day School, Bernard Zell, Chicago Jewish Day School, Erie Elementary School, Hyde Park Day School, and Jones College Prep are just a few of the schools and synagogues we partner with. Our master’s-level therapists, who specialize in working with youth and emerging adults, work closely with teens who need additional clinical support as they navigate the complexities of adolescence.

We are excited and hopeful to continue our growth and impact for the upcoming year! Please know that our experienced and dedicated staff are here and available to support the needs of teens and emerging adults for many years to come, and we couldn’t do this work without your partnership and generosity.

David Lipschutz, LCSW Director, Response for Teens

On behalf of the Response Advsiory Council (RAC), we want to welcome all of you to our 17th annual Tuned In: The Larry Dobkin Event. We are so happy to have you here with us this evening!

The continued leadership, support and advocacy from all of you has helped JCFS Chicago’s Response for Teens grow from a small program in West Rogers Park in 1972, to a vibrant and growing service operating out of a beautiful new building on the Seigle Campus, in Skokie today. The work of Response is more important now than ever and your commitment has helped the dedicated staff of Response provide compassionate, adolescent-focused programs and services for thousands of young people in and around the Chicagoland area.

Tonight, we are thrilled to honor Linda Soreff Siegel for her steadfast support of Response for Teens, life-long commitment to youth, and long-standing leadership in the Chicago Jewish community. After professional careers as a teacher and attorney, Linda embraced community leadership at several Jewish organizations and also served as a community volunteer at Barrington Youth Services and a volunteer attorney for The Ark. We would like to congratulate Linda on this well-deserved honor. Mazel Tov!

Tuned In is the direct result of a hard-working committee. Thank you to the RAC members and our staff who worked for months to make sure that every detail of this event is just right, including the ad book, raffle, talent, marketing and fundraising.

Mazel tov one and all as we come together for this special celebration.

Nanci Dobkin and Barry Rubin 2024 Event Co-Chairs

HONOREE COMMITTEE

Teri and Steve Barnett

Jodie and Peter Berkman

Fran and Mark Levy

Bonnie and David Miller

Randee and Rob Romanoff

Mally Rutkoff

Dr. Marc and Barbara Slutsky

Maureen Statland

HOST COMMITTEE

Debbie and David Dobkin

Trish Gilbert and Jeff Meyer

Jakob Horwitz

Lynne and Mike Lieber

Our heartiest congratulations, Linda.

Sarilyn and Sherman Fogel

In memory of LARRY DOBKIN

Cousins Steve and Hallie Barr

PROGRAM

Welcome .................

Nanci Dobkin and Barry Rubin

Tuned In Co-Chairs

About Response for Teens ... David Lipschutz, LCSW and Alyssa Robbins

Extraordinary Teen Award..................

Presented by Lori Shapiro, RAC Chair

Teen Performance .............................

The Chicago Academy for the Arts

Introduced by Terri Freeman

Honoring Linda Soreff Siegel ................

Presented by Dr. Marc and Barbara Slutsky

Raffle Pull

THANK

YOU TO OUR IN-KIND DONORS!

Niki Friedman

The Kahn Family

Lauren and Harold Kugelman

Max Kugelman

Lynne and Mike Lieber

Art Potasch

Allen Saltzman

Response for Teens is grateful to the many donors who made it possible to provide much needed services for adolescents within our community.

These lists include our donors who made a gift to Response for Teens between 7/1/23 – 2/14/24. All gifts are needed and appreciated. Our apologies for any errors or omissions and our thanks to those whose support we received after going to print.

FOUNDER

Anonymous

Crown Family Philanthropies

Lillian and Maurie Lipsey Fund for Jewish Community Enhancement

PATRON

Helene Diamond and Jorde

Nathan

Jewish Federations of North America (JFNA)

Shure Charitable Trust

BENEFACTOR

Nanci Dobkin

Highland Park Community Foundation

Gerald Horwitz

Jill and Jory Katlin

Michael and Lynne Lieber

Niles Township Government

Barry Rubin and Deborah Elbaum

Leonard and Diane Sherman Family Foundation

Linda Soreff Siegel

Siegel-Zuckerman Family

LEADER

Dr. David and Debbie Dobkin

Terri and Mike Freeman

Greenberg Traurig, LLP

Lauren and Harold Kugelman

Francine and Mark Levy

Stanley and Jean Meadows

Priority Sports and Entertainment/The Bartelstein Family

Kim and Perry Shwachman

Dr. Marc and Barbara Slutsky

GUARDIAN

Anonymous ( 2 )

Wendy and Steven Abrams

Jodie and Peter Berkman

Jill and Irwin Bernstein

Michael Capone and Adriana

Hernandez-Capone

Debra and Steven Dresner

Steven and Kathy Feiger

June Finder

Trish Gilbert and Jeff Meyer

Charles Gofen

Patricia and Loren Golden

Holly and Harold Israel

Matt and Jill Kripke

Levenfeld Pearlstein, LLC

Corey and Jane Light

Dr. Jennie Ozan and Mr. Steven Ozan

Judy Pauker

Joseph and Harriet Resnick, Howard and Helaine Resnick, Ron and Rachel Cooper

Jonathan Rutman

Eve and Marc Samson

Lori and Russell Shapiro

Michael and Sheila Siegel

Howard Suskin

The Trillium Foundation

Dan Wander and Ruth Freedman

Shari and Brad Zenner

PARTNER

Douglas and Nancy Bank

Teri and Steve Barnett

Congregation Beth Shalom

Carol A. Farber

Bobbi and Rob Feldgreber

Dana and Doug Friedman

David and Carol Golder

Todd Jacobs

Pamela K. Jensen

JMB Insurance

Eric and Deanna Kripke

Bradley Levy and Barrie Bloom

David A. and Bonnie R. Miller

Randee and Robert Romanoff

Dr. Mark and Andi Rosen

David Y. Schwartz

Rony and Catherine Shimony

Marty and Mimi Siegel

Steve Soreff and Peggy Tucker

Julie Weinberg

Weinger/Spector Foundation

SUPPORTER

Anonymous ( 2 )

Advanced Sprinkler Systems, Inc.

Jeffrey and Jamie Annenberg

Laurie and Grant Bagan

Steven and Hallie Barr

The Barr Fund

Darlene and Barry Bikshorn

Brian and Andrea Birkan

Deborah and Matthew Brown

Gail and Chris Dallas

Robyn and Steve Duberstein

Dr. Marvin and Beverly Freedman

Adrienne and Irwin Friedman

Dana and Doug Friedman

Hope and Eric Haron

Joseph and Cynthia Kaplan

Michael and Nancy Kreloff

Eric and Deanna Kripke

Joanie and Larry Kripke

Lori Leavitt

Andrea and Benjamin Leshem

Howard and Karen Levy

Katie Lynch

David J. and Arelene J.Alpert Mehlman

Carol and David Miller

Beth and Cary Perlman

Risus Orthodontics

Louis and Jackie Robinson

Greta Rothschild

Ellen and Michael Samson

Evan Seevak

Linda Schwartz

Katie and Matthew Siegel

Marty and Mimi Siegel

Lee M. and Nancy D. Singer

Jodi and Stan Slovin and Family

Heather and Bob Suren

Temptations Boutique

Carol Wagner

Robert G. Weiss Family Foundation

Roberta Wexler with Deb and Jonathan Sokobin

Ronald and Suzanne Zweig

FRIEND

Anonymous (12)

Alona Anspach

B. Happy Designs

Benjamin and Edith Belkind

Elizabeth Belkind

Debbie L. Berman

Bottom Line Financial, Inc.

Felice and Craig Boyer

Karen and Marshall Brill

Honey and Daniel Bronson

Elliot and Joy Bruckman

Alan and Robin Bullock

Joanne Chiappe

Chicago Bagel and Bialy II

CJE Senior Life

Daniel Cohen and Syndee

Fielkow

Merle and Larry Cohen

Eileen Cohn

David S. Colton and Jessica

Rappaport

Ronna Davis

Daniel Deutsch

Pam and Steve DeVries

Janis and Ron Douglas

Deanna Drucker and Harvey

Gildan

Joel Dworkin and Rabbi Lauren

Henderson

Michael and Ruth Elbaum

Eric and Kim Ephraim

Rosalie Epstein

Judy and Gerald Farby

Donna and Martin Field

Linda Schottenstein Fisher

Sarilyn and Sherm Fogel

Foodstuffs: Gourmet Foods and Catering

Lorraine Franklin

Howard and Judy Friedman

Myrna Friedman

Jeanne and Bob Ganchiff

Gentle Dental Care, P.C.

Vern and Sheila Gideon

Glen Oak Dog and Cat Hospital

Bobbie Gordon

Bruce and Elaine Greenberg

Donna and Jack Greenberg

Lynn Herling

Lauri and Bruce Kaplan

Dan and Sharon Katz

Andrew Kitay

Susan Kleinman

Nancy Kohn and Art Friedson

Allan and Sharon Koltin

Jill Weinberg and Bernard

Kramer

Suzanne Krill

The Lebovitz Family

Karen Lerch

Dr. Stuart and Roberta Levin

James Levine

Dr. Larry and Sue Levine

Ethan Levy and Erin Coy

Leslie Lipschultz

David and Tammy Lorber

Richard and Beth Lynn

Michelle and Jonathan Maer

Chuck and Kathy Malinick

Rick and Janine Malinick

Lyla Marder

Leemor and Eric Medina

Men Enjoying Leisure

Joe and Amy Mishell

MITE Printing

Michele Morgan and Michael

Christerson

Barbara Mueller

North Shore Cleaners, Inc.

North Shore Congregation Israel

Pediatric Dentistry of Northbrook and Highland Park

Tamar and Bruce Perlow

Plaza Cleaners

Neil and Dana Plotsky

Neil Posner and Patricia Paone

Joe Rabin

Dr. Carlton and Paula Resnick

Susan Rifas

David Rosen and Amy Zisook

Steve Rubin

David and Charlene Sales

Edwin P. Schlesinger, D.D.S., P.C.

Rachel Schulman

Karin and Mitch Shapiro

Ben and Heather Sher

Barbara and Lee Silver

Terri Silverstone and David Lissner

Howard and Deborah Sitron

Dr. Neal and Rebecca Sklaver

Michael and Stephanie Smerling

Judy and Michael Smith

Ben Soreff and Heather Brown

Maureen Statland

Janet and Lewis Steinberg

Leslie M. Stern Design, LTD

Superior Optical

Jay and Amy Tcath

Tips 2 Toes

Stephen Turow and Linda

Blumberg

Marilyn and Dr. Michael Vender

Peter and Cheryl Waldstein

Judi Wallach

Ken and Donna Wallach

Steve Wander

Victor and Barbara Weisskopf

Susan and Marvin Wenger

Leslye Whittman

THE LARRY DOBKIN ENDOWMENT FUND DONORS AND THE RESPONSE GENERAL ENDOWMENT DONORS

The JCFS Chicago Endowment Foundation was created in partnership with the Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Chicago’s Agency Endowment Program, which was established to ensure that JCFS and our sister agencies have the necessary resources to meet the community needs. All commitments to the Agency Endowment Foundations are recognized as gifts to the Jewish Federation’s Centennial Campaign.

We are grateful for all donations. Gifts of $1,000 and more are listed.

Anonymous ( 2 )

Jim and Kathleen Caragher

David and Debra Dobkin

Nanci Dobkin

Estate of Thelma Dobkin z”l

Donna and Martin Field

Maury L. and Nancy Fertig

June Finder

Stuart and Kim Frankenthal

Terri Freeman

Mike and Patti Frazin

Trish Gilbert and Jeff Meyer

Greenberg Traurig, LLP

Arnie and Nina Harris

The Barbara and Frank Lieber Family Charitable Trust

Michael and Lynne Lieber

Corey and Jane Light

Stanley and Jean Meadows

Nachshon Tzedakah Fund

Gerry and Barbara Oguss

Art Potash

Sara and Andy Poticha

Julie and Kenneth Sacks

Marc and Susan Sacks

Dr. Marc and Barbara Slutsky

Marc Swerdlow

Michael H. and Barbara Zaransky

Shari and Bradley Zenner

Legacy, what is a legacy?

It’s planting seeds in a garden you never get to see.

Larry, we will continue to nurture your garden until it grows into something just as beautiful and vivacious as you.

You might not be able to see it, but the world surely will.

I, along with your children and your community, will carry on your legacy for the rest of our lives.

Love you always, Nanci

Alex & Jess

Carlie & Eric and Sydnie

2024

EXTRAORDINARY TEEN AWARD

Response for Teens’ 2024 Extraordinary Teen Award celebrates major accomplishments made by young people ages 13 through 19.

Teens from Evanston, Chicago, Hawthorne Woods, Highland Park, Lake Bluff, and Northbrook were nominated for their remarkable achievement in academics, athletics, visual or performing arts, leadership, community involvement, and/or overcoming obstacles.

All nominees receive a letter of recognition from Response for Teens.

CONGRATULATIONS TO THE 2024 EXTRAORDINARY TEEN NOMINEES!

*The winner and finalists were selected after this book was printed.

BRITTANY SUE HINES

What is your favorite part of your job?

Of course, it’s teaching and engaging with young people. More specifically, I love answering students’ anonymous questions. We invite students to write down questions and we answer them at the following class. The ability to ask a question that, perhaps, they've never felt comfortable asking before and have it answered is so special. I feel grateful to provide this resource.

What drew you to this field/type of work?

The saying "be the person you needed when you were younger" sounds a little cheesy, but that's precisely why I do this work. I did not receive comprehensive sexual health education and feel strongly that it is necessary for all young people.

Who or what inspires you?

Our incredible community education team inspires me. They are so wise, funny and deeply caring about the work we do. It is such a privilege to work alongside such dedicated individuals.

What brought you to Response?

I had the privilege of seeing Response in action when I worked at an independent school in Chicago. I loved the curriculum they were teaching to our 7th grade students and thought, "I need to work for this organization and do this work." And here we are just a few years later!

Can you share an example about how you helped a teen at Response? Or some other positive outcomes?

Recently, while teaching 7th grade, I received several anonymous questions from female students who did not feel "normal" about their body development. Feeling developmentally behind can be so disconcerting for young people. However, addressing their questions with empathy and facts—particularly telling them that they are, indeed, normal—brought about a noticeable air of relief.

Community Education Coordinator

ALYSSA ARKIN

What is your favorite part of your job?

My favorite part is when students ask thoughtful questions during lessons. We have great conversations about the content, led by the students’ curiosity and how it applies to their lives. I also enjoy that we have frequent training opportunities led by experts. I love that I am constantly learning!

What drew you to this field/type of work?

I have always been passionate about teaching and working with young people (I taught middle and high school previously). In light of legislation happening now that makes access to comprehensive gender, sexuality and mental health care more and more difficult, I strongly believe the best thing we can do is teach young people medically accurate information about how their bodies and minds work.

Who or what inspires you?

Our community education team at Response, and all the students and educators we work with! I feel so lucky to work with such smart and dedicated people every day.

What brought you to Response?

I was familiar with JCFS and its strong reputation in the community, and I feel fortunate there was an opportunity for me to join the community ed team this past summer.

Can you share an example about how you helped a teen at Response? Or some other positive outcomes?

After an 8th grade gender and sexuality lesson, we received a note in our anonymous question box that said, “I am bi and part of the LGBTQ community.” When Genevieve and I co-taught a 9th grade class, they gave her a round of applause after she did a condom demonstration. In a 5th grade class, when discussing peer pressure, one student said, “Morah Alyssa, I actually think it’s really cool to be different!”

Community Education Coordinator

Congratulations and Thank You

to our honoree Linda Soreff Siegel, the Response Advisory Council, Tuned in Committee

and the Response for Teens professional staff.

RESPONSE ADVISORY COUNCIL

Nanci Dobkin – Event Co-Chair

Barry Rubin – Event Co-Chair

Gail Rubin Dallas**

Terri Freeman**

Melinda Grossman**

Jordan Kagan

Jill Katlin

Lauren Kugelman**

Stacey Orleans**

Jennie Ozan

Lydia Rifkind

Pamela Ruos**

Jonathan Rutman**

Eve Samson – Immediate Past Chair

Bruce Scher**

Lori Shapiro – RAC Chair

Andrea Stratton**

Julie Weinberg, JUF Women’s Philanthropy Board

RESPONSE STAFF

David Lipschutz, LCSW*

Alyssa Arkin

Brittany Sue Hines

Carrie Kempler

Zatio Kone

Genevieve Lindley

Rachel Muss

Alyssa Robbins*

Jean Rock*

JCFS STAFF

Judd Holzman*

Ilana Rosen

Lisa Wilson and JCFS Development & Marketing Teams

*JCFS & Response Leadership **Tuned In Planning Committee

You’re the secret ingredients that make a Chocolate Phosphate taste extra delicious.

Nanci and Barry

ALYSSA ROBBINS Manager, Outreach and Community Education

What do you love most about your job?

I love teaching. I have been doing it for the last 18+ years and never tire of seeing young people's insight and curiosity.

What drew you to this field/type of work?

I started at a not-for-profit when I was 25, teaching health and comprehensive sex ed, and truly have never looked back. It is essential, life-changing and life-saving information that young people deserve to know.

Who or what inspires you?

I'm so inspired by passion, and I see that in our team in all the work we do. We are so proud we get to work with Response, and it shows when we walk into every classroom.

How has your job evolved?

Response is in a brand-new iteration and it's an exciting time. In the short time we've been here we have created relevant and comprehensive curriculum, booked innovative and timely programming and formed new partnerships.

What brought you to Response?

After having lived in Brooklyn for the last 22 years, I returned to my hometown of Chicago, and it just so happened that Response had positions available at exactly the right time. It is truly the perfect professional fit.

Can you share an example about how you helped a teen at Response? Or some other positive outcomes?

We offer all our classes the opportunity to ask anonymous questions, but one student asked the social worker for a one-onone conversation. The student was so grateful for the opportunity to speak with us and it's moments like that when I truly know that our work makes a difference in our students’ lives.

Here’s to a successful Tuned In!!! Congratulations to Jill Katlin and the RAC who work so hard on behalf of Response for Teens!

vIn honor and in Larry’s memory.

The Annenbergs

Keep up this wonderful work!

Bobbi and Rob Feldgreber

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― Maya Angelou

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Today as we celebrate the 17th Annual Tuned In Event benefiting Response for Teens, we offer congratulations to today’s honoree, Linda Siegel and to all the wonderful Extraordinary Teen Award nominees.

We celebrate those teens, the board, the volunteers and the staff who continue to bring amazing programs and support to so many.

And of course, congratulations also to Response Advisory Council Chair, Lori Shapiro

The Slovin Family

What is your favorite part of your job?

I love that my job revolves around a topic that is considered taboo in our culture and in almost every other workplace. It is not only fun, but also empowering to talk openly about sexuality education. Further, knowing how much the U.S. lacks in comprehensive sex ed, it is very inspiring to work for such a progressive organization.

What drew you to this field/type of work?

I have been passionate about teaching/facilitating and social justice since I was in high school. I love connecting with youth and feel very fulfilled by the opportunity to be a positive adult in their lives.

What brought you to Response?

I heard about Response from a family friend who used to work here as a Community Educator in the 1980’s! As I read more and more about Response and its history, it became clear how much I wanted to be a part of this work. I feel very grateful to have gotten the opportunity to join the community education team because I believe so deeply in our mission.

Can you share an example about how you helped a teen at Response? Or some other positive outcomes?

This is a very small example, but we posted a TikTok video a few weeks ago answering questions about teen dating violence and someone commented, “this is very helpful info, thank you!” To have the reassurance that we are reaching even just one person with important and accurate information is so fulfilling.

GENEVIEVE LINDLEY

Community Education Coordinator

David and the staff of Response for Teens…

You are:

Supportive   Exemplary

Thank you for your dedication to empowering teens to make healthy life choices!

Jill and Jory Katlin

Congratulations to RESPONSE, Tuned In staff and volunteers who make Response for Teens happen every day.

We are proud to be part of this mission.

Bruce and Barb Scher Heidi and Ed Pevos Robyn and Chris Edwards

Congratulations to one of our most favorite and kindest

LINDA SIEGEL

The Crew at Mi-Te Print

Mazel Tov,Lind a !

We are so proud of you and are thankful to be able to celebrate your incredible accomplishments. Congratulations on this well-deserved award!

We love you very much!

Priority Sports congratulates JCFS Chicago and Response for Teens for all the wonderful work you do in our community.

Congratulations to

Linda Soreff Siegel on this well-deserved honor!

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CONGRATULATIONS AND THANK YOU

To the JCFS staff, especially Ilana Seder Rosen and Lisa Wilson, whose efficiency, patience and encouragement have made this a wonderful journey.

To the Response Advisory Council (RAC) members for their dedicated advocacy of Response for Teens.

To the Planning Committee and the staff who have made “I’ll Have What She’s Having” a successful event for Response for Teens.

AND

To the Host Committee and other volunteers for their support of Response for Teens and Tuned In, the Larry Dobkin Event.

Linda

RESPONSE ADVISORY COUNCIL

Nanci Dobkin

Barry Rubin

Event Co-Chairs

Lori Shapiro

Response Advisory Council Chair

Eve Samson

Immediate Past Chair

Gail Rubin Dallas*

Terri Freeman*

Melinda Grossman*

Jordan Kagan

Jill Katlin

Lauren Kugelman*

Stacey Orleans*

Jennie Ozan

Lydia Rifkind

Pamela Ruos*

Jonathan Rutman*

Bruce Scher *

Andrea Stratton*

Julie Weinberg, JUF Women’s Philanthropy Board

*Tuned In Planning Committee

HONORARY RAC MEMBERS

Dr. Karen Bernstein

Rabbi Wendi Geffen

PAST CHAIRPERSONS

Jill Bernstein

Larry Dobkin z”l

Nanci Dobkin

Donna Field

June Finder

Abe Goldsmith

Julie Hoffman

Lauren Kohlenbrener

Bob Manewith

Jean Meadows

Edward B. Mehlman

Wendy Nathan

Richard Nelson

Ilene Novack

Gerry Oguss

Lynn Polen

Hollis Russinof

Eve Samson

Susan Steinberger

Marianne K. Taussig

Shari Zenner

RESPONSE DIRECTOR

David Lipschutz, LCSW

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Response for Teens is part of the JCFS family of services. JCFS Chicago is a partner with the Jewish United Fund in serving our community. We embrace diversity. Our commitment to inclusivity is woven throughout our services, programs and welcoming workplace.