Jewish Family Service of the Cincinnati Area 2022 Annual Report

Annual REPORT 2022

Strengthening lives, together

We Care Because You Care

At Jewish Family Service, we know that you are a big part of our success and effectiveness. And in 2022, we accomplished a lot together! Our Youth Mental Health Services continued to provide critical assistance to youth, teens, and young adults in Greater Cincinnati. By providing Youth Mental Health First Aid training to youth programs and day schools, we’ve expanded our capacity to help. When a need arises, a trained adult can step in with support. K’vod Connect has now reached and engaged with over 150 older adults who have struggled with the challenges of isolation. With the help of K’vod Connect, they are now deepening their relationships to the Jewish community. By kindling or rekindling these important connections, we not only help our older adults; we rediscover an amazing community resource. Also in 2022, we worked quickly to create our Crisis in Ukraine Community Hotline, a coordinated effort that helped individuals and families—both here and abroad—better navigate matters brought on by the war.

As we round the corner of our 79th year and head toward our 80th, our values of compassion, integrity, and excellence continue to guide us. During every one of our eight decades of service, we have been a valuable and integral part of our community. We offer premium and need-based professional social services to families and individuals in Greater Cincinnati. We help people from our diverse community and from every economic level—with professionalism and expertise. But most importantly: we care. We know that you care, too—our funders, volunteers, and donors are an amazingly compassionate group. With your support, we plan on caring for another 80 years.

Jewish Family Service of the Cincinnati Area is:

• A grant partner of the Jewish Foundation of Cincinnati

• A Jewish Federation of Cincinnati partner

• A partner of Jewish Home of Cincinnati

• A United Way partner agency

• A member agency of the Network of Jewish Human Service Agencies

• Affiliated with Aging Life Care Association®

• Affiliated with National Association of Social Workers

• A Freestore Foodbank partner agency

• Affiliated with the Greater Cincinnati Northern Kentucky Apartment Association

Social services for victims of Nazi atrocities have been supported by a grant from the Conference on Jewish Material Claims Against Germany. Some services of the Aging and Caregiver Services program are administered by Council on Aging of Southwestern Ohio.

2022 Stories of Impact

With Therapy, Jonathan Feels Better at School and Home

Jonathan (a composite to ensure anonymity) was an outgoing, music-loving Rockwern Academy student, but seemingly overnight, he became withdrawn, irritable, and barely engaged in his music. Jonathan’s parents and teachers suspected anxiety or depression. As part of the work being done through its Youth Mental Health Services (YMH), JFS had established a presence at Rockwern Academy. A YMH social worker met with Jonathan and his parents, and it helped. Jonathan is better. He is back to being himself.

Despite Being Homebound, Joanne Celebrates Passover

At 83, Joanne (a pseudonym) loves to sing, but she couldn’t fly to New York to celebrate Passover with her son and his family. She can’t even leave her apartment, due to worsening Parkinson’s. She could not shop for, or prepare, the Passover meal. JFS and its volunteers stepped up, providing a free, full Passover meal, so Joanne could celebrate via Zoom, singing “Dayenu” while enjoying a meal of her own.

JFS Helps People Affected by War in Ukraine

Jewish Family Service has historically played an important role in helping resettle Jewish emigrants from the former Soviet Union in Greater Cincinnati. As a result, thousands of local individuals and families were personally impacted when Russia invaded Ukraine. In response, JFS helped establish the Crisis in Ukraine Community Hotline to connect those living here with resources available to family and friends overseas. We also moderated two webinars that provided in-depth information and assistance. Our Russian Jewish Cultural Center helped significantly by providing translators for those in need.

Stock photo to protect client privacy

Stock photo to protect client privacy

Where JFS Funds Come From

2064 CLIENTS SERVED

Our MISSION

Jewish Family Service strengthens lives and our diverse community by providing exceptional and transformational human services.

115,477 HOURS OF HOME CARE FOR HOLOCAUST SURVIVORS

1387 WEEKS WORTH OF GROCERIES AND PERSONAL CARE ITEMS

211 Households, 606 Individuals

$231,000 IN EMERGENCY FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE

2041 COUNSELING SESSIONS

200 PROGRAMS PROVIDED BY THE RUSSIAN JEWISH CULTURAL CENTER

Our VISION

Guided by Jewish values, we strive for a community where everyone lives with dignity, security, and hope.

Board of Directors 2022–2023

President of the Board: Nancy Warren

Vice President & President Elect: Joanne Grossman

Secretary: Cathy Bowers

Treasurer: Lev Orlov

Immediate Past President: Dan Rapp

Executive Committee at Large: Suzette Fisher and Larry Juran

At Large Members:

John Acklen

Marsha Barsman

John Acklen and Melissa Acklen

Judith Ann Adams

Judith Aronoff

Marcie and Nathan Bachrach

Kitzi and Bruce Baker

Mark and Marsha Barsman

Sara and Richard Behrman

Stan Berman*

Julie and Barry Brook

Charles and Kelly Bernstein

Bob* and Irene Block

Fran and Craig Coleman

Malcolm and Adell Coleman*

Trudy and Robert Craig

Amy Diamond

Bonnie and Darryl Dick

Dr. Murray and Anita Dock

Deborah Eckert-Rubinstein

Hugo Eichelberg*

Alyce and Joel Ellison

Ross and Jan Evans

The Fine Paris Fund Given by

Miriam Bresler Warshaur Cohen

Adrianne W and Richard A Freiberg

Sue Friedlander*

Roslyn Friedman

William Goldberg and Suzy Marcus-Goldberg

Carrie and Ken Goldhoff

Jeff and Laura Goldstein

Rebecca and Howard Goldwasser

Dr. Richard and Karen Goodman

Cathy Bowers

Kurt and Joanne Grossman

Mr. Jeffrey Haas

Stuart* and Roberta Handwerger

David Harris

Joyce* and Paul Heiman

Julie Bernsen Brook

Jon Chaiken

Dr. Ellen Feld

Jacqueline M. Mack

Heshel Mangel

Steve Mombach

Julie Payton

David Schimberg

Seth Alan Schwartz

Dr. Gary Smith

Izar Spivak

Louise Wolf

Fred and Patti Heldman

Beth and Brian Hertzman

Marty and Sally Hiudt

Jon Hoffheimer

Joanie and Jerry Horwitz*

Scott and Patricia Joseph

Josh and Tracy Juran

Larry and Kim Juran

Kim Juran

Meryl and Steve Juran

Simply Giving

Howard and Stephanie Kaplan

Mona and Dick Kerstine

Marjorie Knodle

Dr. Hamilton and Debbie Lempert

Gloria and Alvin* Lipson

Randy and Bonnie Loftspring

In honor of Tony Alper*

Meyers Family

Lisa and Jonathan Mezibov

Leslie and Kenneth Miller

Mark and Robin Miller

Susan Brenner and Steven Mombach

Joy S. and Thomas Nadler

Lev and Margaret Orlov

Nina and Edward Paul

Arnold P. and Eleanor G. Payton*

Bob and Wendy Pelberg

Penny and Myles Pensak

Joel and Marisa Phillips

Jay* and Sue Price

Leslie and Bernard Reiss

Barbara Rosen

Dick and Kitty Rosenthal

Ari and Deborah Rubinoff

Julie Jacobson-Ruby and Kenn Ruby

Lauren Scharf

Anita and Henry Schneider

Beth Schwartz and Gene Smiley

Irvin* and Ida Schwartz

Susan Shorr and Dennis Mittman

Andrew and Sally Shott

Jacqueline Mervis Mack

Gary and Leah Smith

Paul Spitz

Stacey and Izar Spivak

Debra and Michael Steinbuch

The Corky and Ellen Steiner Family

John and Merrie Stillpass

Josephine G. Stillpass

Barbara Sutter*

Liz and Jordan Vogel

Nancy S. Warren

Mr. and Mrs. Robert A. Weil

Richard and Marcia Weiland*

Amy Susskind

Stephan D. Weiss, PhD

David and Nancy Wolf

Alan* and Louise Wolf

Max Yamson and Elida Kamine Yamson

Andrea Levenson Young and Scott Young

Fred Zorndorf*

Helen and Sanford Zussman

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