July/August 2013 Family Matters

FamilyMatters Volume 23, No. 4 • JULY/AUGUST 2013

CELEBRATING VOLUNTEERS LA’ GAYLE COOK: A CRISIS AVERTED

Story of Hope page 6

PEACE OUT!

SHALOM Peace Planters Brighten Lives page 8

MANAGING LONG-DISTANCE CARE

Seniors Matter page 12

A PUBLICATION OF

2013 Max Frankel Volunteers of the Year: Irene Morita and Lisa Zales page 4

VoLUNTEERS

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By Nancy Benyamin Director of Volunteer Services

Dear Friends, Last month I attended the Association of Jewish Family and Children’s Agencies (AJFCA) national conference in Phoenix. This was the second year that volunteer professionals were asked to submit an essay in order to be selected to attend the conference and be part of this powerful volunteer cohort.

Nine volunteer managers were selected from member agencies across North America and were given a travel stipend and the registration fee to attend. The volunteer cohort had a separate track and we were together for the entire three-day conference. We attended the plenary presentations and workshops on service and volunteerism with national facilitators, shared ideas, and formed partnerships and collegial relationships.

The message from the plenary speakers, in our workshops, and in private discussions was clear and consistent: Service is a key element to engage the community in our agencies and the use of volunteers is a core function of any successful agency. In order to have a vibrant volunteer program, organizations must invest in volunteer management and measure volunteer contributions as visibly as they measure those of donors.

The shift toward recognizing the power of

civic engagement is happening on the national level as well as in our local organizations, and I am proud to say that Jewish Family Service of Colorado is on the cutting edge of this paradigm shift. JFS understands that volunteers are a valuable resource that has an immeasurable impact not only on our agency but on our community as a whole.

Our organization engaged more than 850 volunteers last year, representing an in-kind contribution of more than $450,000.

Volunteers work side by side with staff each day to advance our mission and provide vital services in our community.

A small investment of your time can reap tremendous rewards, both for you and for JFS. Please consider becoming a part of this powerful volunteer movement by calling me and discussing options for sharing your time and talents. My direct line is 720.248.4642.

B’shalom,

Nancy Benyamin

Jewish Family Service of Colorado (JFS) believes in strengthening the community by providing vital services to people in need. Every day, JFS helps people overcome life’s challenges to live fuller, more meaningful lives. Founded in 1872, JFS is a nonsectarian, nonprofit human services agency serving metro Denver and Boulder. JFS helps seniors live independently at home, provides quality mental health counseling, offers training and job placement to those with developmental disabilities and other barriers to employment, and provides food and financial aid to people in crisis. Every year, the agency benefits more than 20,000 people of all ages, faiths, incomes, and abilities.

For more information, call 303.597.5000 or visit www.jewishfamilyservice.org.

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partners

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JFS is committed to serving

isolated Jewish seniors who live in non-Jewish residential facilities to ensure that they are connected to Jewish life and traditions. Many trained para-chaplain volunteers regularly visit nursing homes, assisted living, and independent living facilities to lead Shabbat services and provide special holiday celebrations for seniors and their families. It gives Jewish seniors in our community an important spiritual connection that they might not otherwise have, at a time in their lives when they need it most.

The program wouldn’t be possible without the collaboration of the residential communities we serve. Sunrise at Cherry Creek is one partner that has welcomed and embraced JFS’s activities with enthusiasm. This senior living community at the corner of Colorado Boulevard and Alameda Avenue is home to 85 residents, including 13 Jewish seniors. The staff has worked diligently to expand Jewish programming to serve this community.

Heather Easterling is the activities and volunteer coordinator at Sunrise at Cherry Creek, and it’s her job to meet the mental, physical, and spiritual needs of all 85 residents.

She couldn’t be better suited for the job. Her exuberance and enthusiasm are contagious and the residents love her.

Heather has a busy schedule—and the energy to go with it. You might find her leading a laughter yoga class, helping residents board the “Jolly Trolley” for a trip to the mountains, or helping to plan Passover Seder.

“Our goal is to help our seniors thrive,” says Heather. “A large part of meeting that goal is ensuring our residents have access to meaningful activities that nourish the soul. For our 13 Jewish residents, Jewish Family Service and its para-chaplain volunteers are meeting that need beautifully.”

JFS and Sunrise Senior Living partner to fulfill spiritual needs of Jewish older adults.

JFS volunteer para-chaplain Leland Huttner conducts Shabbat services bimonthly and has developed a deep connection with Sunrise residents. Holidays are extra special and residents look forward to his wonderful stories and sage advice.

Heather goes above and beyond to make sure that every detail is perfect, whether it’s acquiring traditional food for the Seder plate or the perfect menorah for Hanukah.

Heather recognizes the value of providing a spiritual outlet for her residents. “Having meaningful services and religious celebrations offers benefits beyond the obvious,” she says. “These gatherings bring families together and help build community.

The benefit to our residents can’t be Sunrise at Cherry Creek resident Ken Tedoff with Heather Easterling, measured.” activities and volunteer coordinator.

Beth Lippa is Ken benefits from JFS-provided Jewish JFS’s Senior Solutions programming at the senior living volunteer coordinator community. and loves working with Heather and the rest of the Sunrise staff. “Heather takes so much pride in providing the Jewish residents at Sunrise with beautifully prepared holiday meals and surroundings,” confirms Beth. “It is partners like Sunrise at Cherry Creek that make our programming work.”

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JFS 2013 Max Frankel

Volunteers of the Year!

As the nominations came in

for the 2013 JFS Max Frankel Volunteer of the Year Award, two volunteers rose to the top, which presented a difficult dilemma. How could we honor one and Irene Morita not the other? Irene Morita and Lisa Zales both give so much of themselves to JFS, but in entirely different ways. Both are deserving of the award. The wise decision was made that both should have it. The pair was honored at the Celebrate JFS event on June 24.

Irene Morita Since 2010, JFS has had the privilege of working with Irene Morita through the Volunteer Services program. A retired IT specialist with the State of Colorado, she was looking for a way to give back to her community. When Irene first came to JFS, interested in volunteering, her timing couldn’t have been better.

Struggling to keep the information in the volunteer database up-to-date and accurate, Nancy Benyamin, director of Volunteer Services, knew exactly how Irene could help.

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entire volunteer database as well as assisting the Development Department with necessary data entry. She is responsible for recording the hours of more than 800 volunteers every month, running all the volunteer service reports, putting together the reports that are needed for the Volunteer Services’ annual statistics, and using all that information to update the development department’s database. She uses her skills to ensure that the data entered into and pulled from those databases are 100% accurate.

Since she became a volunteer three years ago, Irene has been helping with data input and troubleshooting. In addition to volunteering at the JFS office every Wednesday, Irene is often asked to help out at other times. She is able to solve problems, get answers to questions, and keep the volunteer database running.

Nancy recognizes that Irene has truly become an indispensable member of the JFS family. “I love working with Irene because of her kind heart, willing personality, and easygoing nature,” she says. “She is skilled, thorough, precise, and committed to volunteerism, service, and helping in the community and JFS.” Irene truly enjoys the experience and working with JFS staff. “The more I work, the more I learn about what JFS does,” she says.

“It’s impressive—all the programs we do and all the people we help. There are such good people here. Everyone is so dedicated to their jobs and to helping others.”

Irene is modest and quiet, and doesn’t like a lot of attention. She was truly surprised by the honor and a little reluctant to accept the award. JFS is thrilled to honor Irene Morita with the Max Frankel Volunteer of the Year Award.

Lisa Zales Lisa Zales has been a volunteer in some capacity most of her life. It’s how she was raised. Her family always stressed the importance of giving back, and it’s something she takes very seriously.

Lisa came to JFS in 2006 and has been a Friendly Visitor to three different seniors in the years since. “My initial motivation was missing my grandparents, the last of whom passed away in 2004,” she says. She was always very close to her grandparents and had the good fortune of knowing several of her greatgrandparents, two through her high school years. “I have always felt deeply connected to seniors and appreciate their wisdom and life experience. When I heard about the Friendly Visitor program at JFS, I knew it was for me.”

Lisa was most recently matched with Gloria in 2008, and has developed a relationship that’s more family than friendship. Gloria, 88, is a Holocaust survivor, which was a new experience for Lisa. “The idea of connecting with a survivor really spoke to me. I thought it would be a meaningful way to honor that community.”

“The idea of connecting with a survivor really spoke to me.”

Gloria and Lisa’s bond has grown stronger and stronger with every passing —Lisa Zales year. They have lots of fun together, including frequent lunches out and outings to the theater to see Broadway shows when they come to town. They also like to sit in the park on nice days and talk, sometimes about difficult issues.

Lisa means the world to Gloria. “She’s like a relative to me,” she says. I’ve had some bad luck in my life, but Lisa is my good luck.

The minute she walked in, I knew I liked her.”

Both Lisa and Gloria are committed to make it work. “Lisa is very reliable,” says Gloria, “and so am I. We really count on each other.”

Beth Lippa, JFS Senior Solutions volunteer coordinator, recognizes that Lisa is an exemplary JFS volunteer. “Caring for a senior in need is an important responsibility and Lisa delivers every time,” says Beth. “Lisa makes sure that Gloria has a friend she can rely on, no matter what. Her dedication is extraordinary.”

The Board of Directors and staff of Jewish Family Service congratulate Irene Morita and Lisa Zales for their dedicated and selfless service. You make JFS possible!

Clean Out Your Closets to Help JFS! An easy way to help JFS serve those in

need is by cleaning out your closets! Your donation of gently used clothing, shoes, and household items through Healing Minds generates funds that support the mental health programs at JFS and subsidize the cost of counseling services for our clients. Schedule a home pickup online at www.healingmindspickup.org or by calling 303.232.4483.

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Story of Hope La’ Gayle Cook: A Crisis Averted If you happen to visit the JFS

Family Safety Net Services’ offices and La’ Gayle Cook is there for her weekly appointment, you’ll undoubtedly see hugs— lots of them—and probably some tears, too.

La’ Gayle has received financial aid from JFS to help her through a difficult time. She’s received food from the Weinberg Food Pantry and one-on-one counseling to help her find a good job. But more than that, La’ Gayle has found a support system and people who truly care about her. She’s found people who will listen to her problems and give her a shoulder to cry on. She’s found friends.

La’ Gayle, 38, came to Jewish Family Service in April after she had been laid off and had started another job. After just three weeks working there, the company filed for bankruptcy. No one saw it coming and for La’ Gayle, it couldn’t have happened at a more

L to R: Tiffanee Lenox, La’ Gayle Cook, Shira Mandel

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inopportune time. Without a paycheck, she was quickly facing the prospect of homelessness.

Before the layoff, La’ Gayle was already financially and emotionally distressed. Last fall, she had given birth to twin boys who were four months premature. One of the babies died shortly after birth. The other survived, but weighed little more than a pound. Little Ronald needed every bit of neonatal science and care available at Children’s Hospital. A first-time mother, La’ Gayle was unprepared to deal with all that came with ensuring his survival.

On top of her baby’s struggle to live, her marriage of 12 years was disintegrating. Shortly after giving birth, she separated from her husband and was suddenly trying to manage everything on her own. La’ Gayle came to Denver from Dallas just two years ago and has no family in town, nor has she had the opportunity to make many friends. She was carrying all of these heavy burdens alone.

When she was unexpectedly laid off, La’ Gayle knew she needed help, and fast. She went to a local crisis center and was given a list of 12 area agencies that might be able to give her financial aid. Among them was Jewish Family Service. She started calling them all, only to discover that four of the numbers had been disconnected, while another two were past the “deadline.” JFS was the last number she called. She left a message and was called back the next day by Tiffanee Lenox, a JFS case manager. La’ Gayle communicated her predicament to Tiffanee, who immediately arranged for her to come in.

La’ Gayle didn’t know what to expect and was a bit apprehensive. But when she arrived, she was put instantly at ease. Tiffanee listened compassionately to her story and let her cry it out. Then she went to work making sure

that La’ Gayle could stay in her “My future is apartment. She was approved for about love, rent assistance on the spot and success, happiness, had the opportunity to visit the and gratitude.” food pantry so she wouldn’t go hungry. She was also given a bus —La’ Gayle Cook pass so that she could go see her home and for baby in the hospital and go on job interviews. the first time By the end of that meeting, a whole world of in a long time, burden was lifted from La’ Gayle’s shoulders. feels really La’ Gayle was blown away by the response good about La’ Gayle Cook and Shira Mandel she received at JFS. “I didn’t expect to get her prospects. this kind of help at all,” she admits. “I was “My future is about love, success, happiness, so surprised and touched at how loving and and gratitude,” she says. “Right now I’m friendly everyone was. Tiffanee is such a good focused on getting a job. Once that happens, listener and gives me great advice. She really I want to give back to the organization that gets it.” helped me through a really tough time. I want Beyond the financial crisis, La’ Gayle’s to volunteer.” most immediate concern was how she “I didn’t think people were kind like this would take care of her infant child, who was anymore. I mean, I feel the love every time I expected to be released from the hospital in come here. I’ll never, ever forget the kindness less than a month. She wasn’t ready and didn’t that I have received at Jewish Family Service. have any of the supplies she would need to I’m very thankful. I want everyone to know welcome Ronald home. JFS staff took care of that.” that, too.

Using a network of resources, the staff Update: At press time, we learned that with arranged to provide her with all the materials the help of Shira Mandel, JFS’s employment she would need to care for her baby. She resources specialist, La’ Gayle has secured a was given a bassinette, a stroller, a car seat, fantastic job as a customer service representaclothes, diapers, wipes, formula—all of it. JFS tive with a stable company. She started two also helped her access Medicaid benefits to weeks of training on May 29. Her job offers help cover Ronald’s mounting medical bills her a flexible schedule so she can work and and even found resources for child care when care for her baby boy. Shira also gave La’ she goes back to work.

Gayle a referral to Dress for Success, which Finding La’ Gayle steady employment was provided her with five free work outfits, shoes, the next priority. She’s been working with Shira jewelry, and handbags. We are so proud of La’ Mandel, JFS’s employment resources specialist, Gayle’s accomplishments, especially given the who has already landed her two interviews tremendous barriers. We are confident that she and some serious job prospects. Everyone is will continue to thrive and excel in whatever optimistic that La’ Gayle will be back at work she chooses to do. within the month.

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PEACE OUT!

SHALOM Peace Planters brighten lives and bring hope to those with developmental disabilities.

SHALOM Denver has gone green. Literally. The JFS work center for adults with developmental disabilities has launched a new business enterprise selling creative potted plants using recycled pots donated by Arc Thrift Stores.

SHALOM Peace Planters are the groovy brainchild of a few SHALOM Denver

SHALOM Denver client Herman Garcia creates a planter with help from Barb Bissonnette, a vocational specialist at SHALOM Denver.

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employees who happen to have backgrounds in horticulture and flower arranging. The enterprise was conceived out of an Enterprise Task Force led by SHALOM Denver employee Vicky Brittain.

The new venture is perfectly aligned with SHALOM Denver’s mission of helping people with developmental disabilities gain valuable work skills so they can move forward in either a supported or independent work setting.

SHALOM Denver exists to give those with disabilities the training and skills they need to succeed in the greater community.

Barb Bissonnette is a vocational specialist at SHALOM and has been working with clients on assembling the pots and taking them to market. The creations are sold back to 13 area Arc Thrift Stores, where they are sold to customers. They are selling like crazy.

In addition to Arc Stores, SHALOM Peace Planters have been picked up by the University of Colorado Hospital Gift Shop and the Rose Medical Center Gift Shop. They can also be purchased at SHALOM Denver. Large planters sell for $12 each and smaller planters go for $9, including tax. Orders of 10 or more are sold at a significant discount. The income from the venture goes toward paying SHALOM Denver clients.

“It’s been a wonderful new enterprise for our clients,” says Bissonnette. “They are used to working on packaging and mailing projects, and the planters bring a new element of creativity and fun to the production floor. They love working on them and showing off their creations.”

Working on SHALOM Peace Planters gives SHALOM Denver clients exposure to something different. “Some of our clients had never touched dirt or seen a seed,” says Bissonnette. “Some have been reluctant to get their hands dirty, but once they experience it, they can’t get enough. We have also worked with clients on planting a garden, which has been a wonderful learning experience.”

In addition to retail sales, SHALOM Peace Planters were used in the remodel of a local Denny’s Restaurant and as centerpieces at the recent JFS Executive Luncheon. The potential for the enterprise looks promising as sales continue to take off. Plans are in the works to secure a greenhouse where teams of SHALOM Denver clients can work on the planters at a larger scale.

According to Arnie Kover, director of Disability and Employment Services, the Peace Planter enterprise fulfills one of SHALOM Denver’s primary strategic goals. “Our

A worker puts the finishing touch on a SHALOM Peace Planter.

charge was to develop an income-producing enterprise that would provide meaningful training and gratifying work activity for our clients. So far, we’re thrilled with the “The planters bring market success of the a new element of Peace Planters,” he creativity and fun to says. “If the initiative the production floor.” proves to be profitable —Barb Bissonnette and sustainable, it could help us support other SHALOM Denver programs.”

For more information on SHALOM Peace Planters or to place an order, contact SHALOM Denver at 303.623.0251 or www. shalomdenver.com.

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THE CHANGING OF THE GUARD New Members of the JFS Board of Directors A Farewell from JFS Board Chair Alan Mayer

I have had the honor and pleasure to serve as chair of the JFS Board

Alan Mayer

of Directors for the past two years. It’s been an amazing journey and a tremendous growth experience for me personally. I am still awed by the depth of services offered by Jewish Family Service and the very real hope that the agency gives to so many people in need.

Serving in this capacity gave me the rare opportunity to see firsthand every aspect of the JFS operation, from the inspiring work done at SHALOM Denver, to the wide array of services offered to older adults in our community, to the safety net support offered to those who are struggling financially in our community. I personally benefited from JFS services when faced with issues in dealing with an aging parent.

Jewish Family Service truly is transforming lives.

I extend heartfelt thanks to everyone who supported me during my tenure, including my fellow board members, the executive staff, generous donors and supporters, frontline staff, dedicated volunteers, and most important, the recipients of our care. Jewish Family Service is a magnificent collaboration of so many players, and it takes every one of them to make it work.

I look forward to continuing my service as board member and supporting our new leader, Eric Pollock, as he takes the reins. Eric brings a wealth of knowledge and a deep commitment to this agency, and I know he will serve JFS well.

Thank you for your trust in me.

—Alan Mayer, JFS Board Chair, 2011–2013

New Board Members—Fiscal Year 2013–2014 Eric Pollock, Chair Miner Street Partners “JFS is blessed with an incredible staff, dedicated volunteers, thoughtful board members, and generous community partners who are all so committed to this agency and its work. I look forward to exploring how we can leverage this commitment to build a bigger and stronger organization in the coming years.”

The Pollock family: Cameron, Ellen, Ethan, Eric, and Will

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New Board Members—Fiscal Year 2013–2014 Jack D. Brodsky

Julian M. Izbiky

CPA, Brodsky and Brodsky CPA, PA

Managing Attorney, Izbiky & Associates PLLC

“JFS is a resource that fills vital needs within our community. I want to give back to JFS and our community in a tangible, thoughtful way and hope that my skills and experience will be useful. I hope to better understand Jack Brodsky needs in our community through my participation. I want to make life better for people in need.”

“JFS does an extraordinary job of providing safety net services to so many people. I want to serve on the Board of Directors because I want to help support this important work. I hope to make a meaningful contribution to furthering the mission of JFS, whether by fundraising, introducing new people to JFS, or just being a worker on projects.”

Laura Michaels Executive Director, Colorado Psychiatric Society “Jewish Family Service has been a highly cherished organization to me due to the years of dedication and service to the agency by my late parents, Joyce and Sam Freeman. I am deeply honored and excited to join the JFS Board of Directors.”

Grace, Anna, Henry, and Laura Michaels

Jennifer Rothschild, Alex, and Julian Izbiky

Donald A. Siegel CEO, Siegel Energy Corporation and Equipment Savers Fleet Service “I’m honored to serve on the Jewish Family Service Board of Directors. I am so very impressed with the organization’s mission, vision, and enthusiastic staff. I’m simply amazed at the vast array of services offered and all of the wonderful programs provided by JFS!”

Don Siegel

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SENIORS

Long-Distance Matter Managing Care for Your Loved One

By Jennie Creasey, LCSW, Professional Senior Services Coordinator

Imagine this: You live in Denver,

your sister lives in Boston, and your brother lives in Miami. You each have a full-time job, teenage children, and a rich social life.

Your 83-year-old dad, who was widowed several years ago, continues to live in a condo north of Chicago, where you and your siblings grew up.

Recently he made the difficult but responsible decision to stop driving, acknowledges he could use some help with housekeeping and meal preparation, and wants more than anything to stay in his home. A friend suggests you call the JFS Senior Solutions Department. Your call results in a consultation appointment later that week with one of our geriatric care Jennie Creasey managers. Through a telephone conference call, your sister and brother are also a part of the consultation visit. Highlights of this meeting include: • Our care manager first takes time to get an overview of your dad’s situation and addresses each of your questions and concerns about his desire to continue to live independently.

• You learn about the Council of Jewish Elderly in Chicago and how one of their geriatric care managers could do a home visit and set your dad up with such services as transportation for medical appointments and errands, housekeeping, and meal preparation.

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• You express concern about whether or not your dad will agree to such services. You are encouraged to tell him how you fully support him in his goal of staying in his home and how these services will help him do that as long and as safely as possible.

• Though all three of you want to be involved and supportive, you learn the value of one of you serving as the primary contact with your dad’s care manager and members of his medical team to facilitate the most efficient and effective communication.

• Along these lines, you are advised to work with your dad to make sure his will, living will, and his agents for his financial and You can feel medical powers affirmed as of attorney are long-distance up-to-date. This will caregivers. ensure as much as possible that his end-of-life wishes and his desired estate plans are fulfilled.

• You also learn that your dad’s care manager can help if he is suddenly hospitalized and can help you be prepared just in case your dad does need care later in his life, in either an assisted-living residence or a skilled-care facility.

• Finally, you feel affirmed as long-distance caregivers, that you can build a team to meet your dad’s goals, and that it is important to take good care of yourselves by balancing attention to your dad with other life responsibilities and joys.

Of course every situation is different and some will not fall into place so smoothly, but we have a lot of experience and look forward to working with you and your family. Call us at 303.597.5000. We’re here to help.

Spiritual Healing Bereavement Group Forming for October Rafael Spiritual Healing Services, a program of the

JFS Mental Health Specialists and the Jewish Community Chaplaincy of Jewish Family Service, is forming a bereavement group for people who have experienced the loss of a loved one. The group will begin October 2 and run through November 20. The cost for the eight sessions is $100; arrangements can be made for those who have difficulties paying.

This unique eight-session group not only supports people through the process of grieving, but also fosters connections with self, faith, and community by integrating Jewish traditions and rituals. The group will be cofacilitated by Rabbi Eliot Baskin, D.Min, Jewish Community Chaplain, and Arleen Gershen, LCSW, a JFS psychotherapist.

For more information or to sign up for the October group, contact Arleen Gershen at 720.248.4598 or agershen@jewishfamilyservice.org.

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STAFFAnniversaries Congratulations to the following staff members celebrating their anniversaries in July and August: 10 years: Colette Marquez, SHALOM Denver Community Facilitator 5 years: Keith Caulkins, SHALOM Denver Community Facilitator

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THANK YOU for Caring!

The following donations reflect tribute ‘gifts received from April 1 to 30, 2013.

Due to space limitations, we are only able to list tribute gifts received during this time, but all contributions are greatly appreciated.

Please accept our apologies for any omissions or errors.

WITH GRATITUDE FOR The Boulder Advisory Committee and Boulder JFS Staff Shari Edelstein Mindy Rifkin’s Father Laurin and Mindy Quiat IN HONOR OF ANNIVERSARIES Sheldon and Ellen Friedman Gary and Janet Friedland Mimi Karsh IN HONOR OF THE BIRTH OF A BABY Nora Zimmerman Royce and Tara Zimmerman Bill and Alaina Green John Kayser IN HONOR OF BIRTHDAYS Lily Falstein James and Susan Weichselbaum Susy Grazi Jordan and Sue Hochstadt Gareth Heyman Mike and Tammy Abramovitz Eudice Lewkowitz Larry and Audrey Plotkin Leo Lubliner Arthur Lubliner Ellie Portman Iris Eytan Sharon Sloane Dan and Sharon Sloane IN HONOR OF GRADUATION Brandon Friedman Sheldon and Ellen Friedman IN HONOR OF A NEW HOME Celeste Grynberg Lynda M. Goldstein

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Thank you for your generosity! Your support makes our life-transforming work possible.

IN HONOR OF Boulder JFS Advisory Committee Erik Bernstein My Mom and Dad Amy Lundy All the young adults who need mental health care Scott and Trina Reisch Our grandchildren Stephen and Enid Wenner Ann Abernathy Denise Jendrusch Nancy Alterman Mike and Tammy Abramovitz Jeffrey Zinn Max and Elaine Appel Arthur and Arlene Moss Edward and Marlin Barad Douglas McKinnon Rabbi Eliot and Hilary Baskin Peter and Gabriela Gottlieb George Brauchler Mike and Leora Wechsler Joshua and Zachary Chapman Michael and Julie Chapman Matthew Doddemeade Congregation B’nai Havurah Executive Luncheon Committee Jon and Sheryl Goodman Joyce Foster Howard and Carol Boigon Patricia Garcia Roz Abrams Cynthia Chapman Adam Lipsius and Linda Appel Lipsius Jon and Jamie Sarché John and Jamie Stone Lynda Goldstein Gil and Jane Hermann Sheryl Goodman Audrey Boxwell Rebecca Coplan Elaine S. Gampel and Alan Tedeschi Debra Herz James and Lynne Sullivan Peggy Thompson Harold Grimes Rick Mellicker and Cathy Grimes Celeste Grynberg Eva Sujansky Celeste and Jack Grynberg Ruth Solomons Kelly Hume Hodges Terri McKenna

Julian Izbiky and Jennifer Rothschild Robert and Karen Novick Amie Jacobs Marcia Hubbell Frank and Evelinda Urman JFS Staff Peggy Hermann Sandra Mehl Jessica Milstein Claire Seiden Simon, Sam, and Alana Kaufman David and Nancy Kaufman John and Leslie Keith Jerry and Marilyn Snyder Alan Mayer Brian and Jill Henden The Mayer Family Todd Lang and Michele Regis Lisa Mehl Jeffrey Mehl Sandra Mehl Jon and Jamie Sarche Susie Moss Perry Moss Robert Naiman Aryeh and Dorit Fischer Robert and Robyn Naiman Marc and Laren Naiman Eric Pollock Adam and Hilary Haynes Roberta Quiat Melinda Quiat Regis University John Fitzgibbons Dawn Richard Samuel and Cherie Kirschbaum Charles Malek and Kim Schneider Malek Jon and Jamie Sarche Henry and Bobette Robinson Karen Robinson Suzanne Schwartzman Larry and Lynn Bass Kerry Shelanski Shannon Burke Scott and Andrea Stillman Noreen Stillman Yana Vishnitsky Charles Malek and Kim Schneider Malek Joyce Zeff Howard and Carol Boigon Martin and Shira Zimmerman Marlene Richter Melyssa Zive Temple Sinai

IN HONOR OF THE WORK YOU DO Linda Loewenstein Jonathan and Lindsay Lev Cathy Summer Allen Taggart and Barbara Gould Ingrid Swords Allen Taggart and Barbara Gould IN MEMORY OF Members of the Youngelman and Malina Families Sy and Horty Youngelman Judy Alterman Nancy Alterman Leonard and Juanita Alterman Bennett Alterman Diane Beckoff Barry and Martha Nadler Jean Doris Berkowitz Marvin Berkowitz Jean Stein Bloch Thien Van Le and Jane Routh Le Otto Bloch Mark and Linda Loewenstein Sophia Britz Athena Peros Bud Brown Marcee Gordon Newman Alex Eldredge David and Beth Lippa Walter Ellman Marisa Ellman Sherry Feld Arnold and Karen Stein Moses Freidenson I. Bernard and Leba Munishor Tony Friedenson Irwin Hoffberg Jack and Ida Frisch Ellen Johnson Laurie Garelick Richard and Valerie Neff Honey Gilbert Pam Naiman Joel Goldberger Ida Goldberger Ralph Goodman Jackie and Marvin Cooper Craig and Vicki Eskanos Esther Lustig Sally Steele Metzger I. Bernard and Leba Munishor Sherman and Lois Rich Barton and Marci Rivkin Marc and Rhoda Silverglade Philip Stahl Don and Cathy Gordon Marcee Gordon Newman Melvin Greene Kelly Greene Betty Greiner Nancy Sagar

Walter Hess Pam Naiman Estelle Hilb Andrew Thompson and Cynthia Hilb Sam Izbiky Casey and Laura Tighe Carl Kaufmann Phyllis Vajda Louis and Dena Keller Dan and Rachel Keller Edward Khazanov Yana Profilet Ed and Mary Kreisman Dea Kreisman Cheryl Krivel Anderson/Miller Group Jack and Hillary Crystal The Board & Staff of Jewish Family Service Don and Linda Neuman Yana Vishnitsky and Jim Wolfe Irving Levine Irwin and Hilda Kass Seymour LeVine Phyllis Vajda Mark Loren Heather Sabatier Eleanor Mankoff Cynthia Chapman The Board & Staff of Jewish Family Service Pam Naiman Keith and Mimi Pockross Yana Vishnitsky and Jim Wolfe Adrienne Marks Steve Abelman Alfonso Montano Pam Naiman Michael Morris Diane Morris Milford Pepper Richard and Cathy Neistat Alex Rittenbaum Albert and Janice Dinner Stuart Rogell Barbara Tasky Harold Rosenblatt Irene Morita Joyce Livingston Routh Thien Van Le and Jane Routh Le Leon and Esther Rubin Alan and Cheri Rubin Yedida Rudawsky Joel and Carol Goldberg Evelyn Saliman Mark and Rachel Saliman Margit Schneider Jim Garcia and Gloria Padilla de Garcia Jerry Scott Jeffrey and Roni Cruz Dorothy Siegel Janine Starr Howard Steinmetz Barbara Steinmetz

Shirley Vajda Phyllis Vajda Tess Vassos-Moffett J.J. and Brynn Asarch Sally Wagner Phyllis Vajda Alice Weisberg Stacey Weisberg Burton Weitzenfeld Brian and Amy Stein Ida Woodrow Mark and Susie Barter David Zauder The Board & Staff of Jewish Family Service Yana Vishnitsky and Jim Wolfe WITH WISHES FOR A SPEEDY RECOVERY Zelda Bernstein I. Bernard and Leba Munishor Marilyn Eber Donald and Henny Kaufmann Janet Frank Bennie and Joan Bub Adam Leventhal Mark and Susie Barter Sharon Marks Pam Naiman Chester Schwartz The Board & Staff of Jewish Family Service Pam Naiman Harold Steinberg Feggy Bernstein Sandy Wolf The Board & Staff of Jewish Family Service IN-KIND DONATIONS Albertsons Allied Jewish Federation of Colorado Congregation BMH-BJ Congregation Bnai Chaim Congregation B’nai Havurah Brownstein Hyatt Farber Schreck, LLP Denver Business Journal Congregation Emanuel Religious School Food Bank of the Rockies Congregation Hebrew Educational Alliance Hillel of Colorado King Soopers Reclamation Congregation Rodef Shalom Safeway Temple Emanuel Temple Sinai Whole Foods at Tamarac

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NON PROFIT ORG. US POSTAGE PAID DENVER, COLORADO

Jewish Family Service of Colorado

PERMIT NO. 1217

Joyce and Kal Zeff Building 3201 South Tamarac Drive Denver CO 80231-4394 RETURN SERVICE REQUESTED tel: 303.597.5000 fax: 303.597.7700 www.jewishfamilyservice.org

Beneficiary Agency of Allied Jewish Federation of Colorado and Mile High United Way

Social services for Jewish Nazi victims have been supported by a grant from The Conference of Jewish Material Claims Against Germany.

Save the date for our movie-themed celebration benefiting Jewish Family Service of Colorado.

MONDAY, DECEMBER 2, 2013 AT 5:30 P.M. THE ELLIE CAULKINS OPERA HOUSE HORS D’OEUVRES AND COCKTAILS Starring Our Honorees

RABBI STEVEN AND SENATOR JOYCE FOSTER

NORM BROWNSTEIN

Jack Shapiro Community Service Award

Kal Zeff Business Leader of the Year

303.597.5000 • www.jewishfamilyservice.org