stairwells to patient apartments 15 and even 20 stories high. A flashlight was her most important instrument that day. “I bought that flashlight during the snowstorms of 2011,” she added. “I never expected to need it for a hurricane!” Once the worst of the storm had passed, a new phase of work was just beginning. Employee volunteers from throughout MJHS scoured the remains of Menorah’s resident rooms to preserve personal belongings. As a result, residents were reunited with personal mementos like decades-old wedding albums and family photos, as well as favorite articles of clothing that survived. “The way you stepped up to plan for, deal with and improvise for a crisis created by the storm of the century was inspiring,” said Eli S. Feldman, MJHS President and CEO, to all employees. “The word ‘heroic’ would be an understatement.” MJHS Foundation took quick steps to establish the Employee Hurricane Relief Fund, and fellow MJHS employees came through yet again. Peers donated a staggering total of $300,000 to the emergency needs of our heroic staff, many of whom put their patients, residents and members’ needs above their own.
Hurricane Sandy ravaged parts of Menorah Shorefront and other surrounding neighborhoods, but no patients, residents or employees were injured.
Now and always, MJHS triumphs by standing together to face our challenges.
Thanks so much to our friends and supporters who raised more than a QUARTER OF A MILLION DOLLARS in partnership with a grant from the MJHS Foundation. The funds are being distributed to MJHS staff hardest hit by Hurricane Sandy. While we realize these grants cannot make up for the magnitude of their loss, the Board of Directors, our leadership and fellow co-workers, friends and supporters hope this heartfelt gesture will help make a difference at this difficult time. THANK YOU FOR CARING! mjhsfoundation.org
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