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HONORARY CHAIR & KEYNOTE SPEAKER

Mark ReussGeneral Motors CompanyExecutive Vice President of Global Product Development, Purchasing and Supply Chain

Keeping Detroitin the Fast Lane

June 14, 2018 | 11 a.m.MGM Grand | Detroit

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Camille Walker Banks’ Trade Secrets:• Don’t settle for what you think you can get. Go for what you really want.

• Think like an entrepreneur and make the best and highest use of your network. Offer to help someone else.

• Own who you are. Don’t let others (or your mistakes) define you.

Paul Blatt (left), JVS executive vice president and COO, and George Stern, JVS board chair, welcome guests to the event.

Annette and Jack Aronson, Diamond sponsors, attend the festivities.

Supporting Trade Secrets is a family affair for JVS President & CEO Leah Rosenbaum, husband Daniel and daughter Chelsea.

Current Springboard to Success program participants enjoy the inspirational event: (seated from left) Sharon Lopez, Helen Peterson, Sharon Jones, Mary Sanders, (standing from left) Linette Ruffin, Lilly Marinelli, Robyn Flam and Ravinder Guiliani.

Celebrating the successful event are co-chairs (from left) Linda Schlesinger-Wagner and Kristin Gross with Honorary Chair Camille Walker Banks. (Co-chair Roz Blanck is not pictured.)

Emcee Cheryl Chodun (right) con-gratulates Paula Perelman, 2018 Women to Work Award recipient.

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A crowd of over 400 attendees at the 10th annu-al JVS Trade Secrets enjoyed a lively reception and raffle, shared conversation at dinner and listened intently to the inspiring stories of two remarkable women. Honorary chair and keynote speaker Camille Walker Banks headlined the March 6 event at the Troy Marriott. Banks is executive director of the Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses Program in Detroit.

Cheryl Chodun emceed the event, which raised more than $225,000 to support the Women to Work program and other JVS services for women job seekers. Program participant Paula Perelman was honored with the JVS Women to Work Award. (See her story on page 10.)

See more Trade Secrets photos on inside back cover.

Thanks to your support of Trade Secrets over its 10-year history, the event has raised more than $1.5 million and helped over 10,000 women.

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In The NewsOutcome Measures

Strictly BusinessWhat’s the Buzz

From the Desk of the CEOPeggy’s Story: A New Smile

Trade Secrets DonorsJVS Success

Cares CampaignFocus on Fundraising

Annual Fund Donors Funding Update

Contributions

Leah D. Rosenbaum President & CEO

Paul J. Blatt Executive VP & COO

JVS Board of TrusteesO F F I C E R S

George L. SternChair

Joshua EichenhornVice Chair

Mindi K. FynkeVice Chair

Kristen R. GrossVice Chair

Roberta P. GranadierSecretary

Jared RosenbaumTreasurer

E X E C U T I V E C O M M I T T E E

Aaron Chernow*John E. JacobsDonald M. Lansky*Eva E. Shapiro Michael H. SimmonsAdele Weisler

T R U S T E E S

Nora Barron*Dennis S. Bernard*Hadas Bernard*Roselyn K. BlanckStuart S. BrodyJeffrey F. BudajRobert CanvasserCarol CraineSandra Muskovitz DantoBeth DavidsonDavid DeVineDavid Foltyn*Steven FrankStuart Goldstein*Beth S. GotthelfElizabeth Kanter Groskind*Robert S. Hertzberg*Lee A. Hurwitz*Dennis S. Kayes*John KesslerLinda Klein*Carolyn KoblinJodie KrasnickJeremy LewisBrian Meer*Anne MendelsonRyan L. MollenBenji RosenzweigAdam RothsteinLeslie RubyLinda Schlesinger-WagnerPaul SchwarzbaumMichael H. SimmonsJeffrey K. TischlerDenise Tobin

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Daniel Dolgin

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Stephen A. Bromberg*Stacey A. Deweese*Eugene Driker*Dean J. Gould*Arthur James Rubiner*Bruce Thal*William M. Wetsman*

*Past Presidents

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A W A R D S & H O N O R S

JVS Staffers Receive Highest Honors from Arc of Oakland County

Two JVS staff members were honored in April for their dedication and service to the community with 2018 Dove Awards from the Arc of Oakland County. Leah Rosenbaum, JVS president and CEO, received the Janet and Paul MacCormack Lifetime Achievement Award. Lydia Gray, direc-tor of Rehabilitation Services, received the Presi-dent’s Award.

“This recognition is well deserved for the mean-ingful work that both Leah and Lydia have contrib-uted not only to the agency but also to the lives of the many people we serve,” said Paul Blatt, JVS executive vice president and COO.

During her tenure at JVS, Rosenbaum has been instrumental in creating innovative programs that have led the field nationally in rehabilitation ser-vices, workforce development and senior day ser-vices, keeping JVS Detroit on the cutting edge of social service programming.

Gray is a leader in advocating for community-based employment for people with significant disabilities. She was a pioneer in the use of work trials as a bet-ter tool than paper and pencil testing to determine readiness for employment. She has also been in-strumental in developing transition programs for high school students with disabilities.

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Local Filmmaker Includes Brown Center in New DocumentaryLocal filmmaker Keith Famie tells how his dad died of Alzheimer’s disease. As he watched his father’s memory slip away, he vowed to do what he could to help other families facing the same fate. Once a celebrity chef, Famie currently produces documentaries that explore difficult personal and social issues. His next film fulfills the promise he made during his father’s journey with dementia.

“Those on the Front Lines of Alzheimer’s and Dementia” will be released through Detroit PBS. The film introduces people on the front lines – neuroscientists, clinicians, doctors, care partners and people living with dementia – and explores cutting-edge research, disease-modifying treatments, care approaches and preventive strategies.

Some of the filming was done in the JVS Dorothy and Peter Brown Adult Day Program, where staff members are trained to focus on the unique abilities that remain intact throughout the progression of dementia and to find ways to connect and interact. The Brown Program, offered by JVS in Southfield and Jewish Senior Life in West Bloomfield, also provides support and training for care partners.

“Those on the Front Lines of Alzheimer’s and Dementia” will premiere on June 3at the Royal Oak Music Theatre with a community celebration and an opportunity to support the Brown Center.

A film crew records music time at the JVS Brown Center for an upcoming documentary.

Leah Rosenbaum (left) and Lydia Gray receive Dove awards.

BECAUSE OF YOU, PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES

HAVE CHOICES

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Remembering Albert AscherAlbert Ascher served as the executive director of JVS for nearly 20 years until 1991. He was a passionate and strong leader among his peers of vocational service executives from across the country. Truly ahead of his time, Mr. Ascher helped to create the backbone of ser-vices that made it possible for people who were chronically underserved to overcome chal-lenges and find their paths to personal success.

“Al’s ethics, commitment and professionalism were at the core of his leadership,” said Leah Rosenbaum, JVS presi-dent and CEO. “He advocated for people needing a voice and he created forward-looking services that continue today – strengthening our Jewish community and the community at large.”

Mr. Ascher will be greatly missed, but never forgotten for the lasting impact he had on the agency, the Jewish communal service field and metropolitan Detroit.

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Dorothy and Peter Brown Jewish Community Adult Day Program

At the Brown Center, individuals with Alzheimer’s disease or oth-er memory disorders remain active and engaged while family care partners receive respite and supportive services. Following are the most recent survey results from this program:

Arnold, a Brown Center participant, enjoys a group outing to a local greenhouse.

• 92% of program participants like what they do at the Brown Center.

• 100% of family care partners indicated that the program was having a positive effect on their loved ones.

• 96% of family care partners reported an improved quality of life.

• 100% of family care partners would recommend the Brown Program to friends.

We are grateful for the generous endowment gift from the Marvin and Betty Danto Family

Foundation given through the Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Detroit Centennial Fund.

Giving people life choices about daily activities builds self-worth, enriches their lives and promotes a stronger connection

to their community.

JOANNE DANTO, GAIL DANTO AND JIM DANTO

Trustees and children of Marvin and Betty Danto, both of blessed memory

MARVIN AND BETTY DANTO FAMILY FOUNDATION


Mark Reuss, executive vice president of Global Product Development, Purchasing and Supply Chain, General Motors Company, will headline the 21st annual Strictly Business Networking and Awards Luncheon, which raises funds for unemployed workers. Serving as hon-orary chair and keynote speaker, Reuss will welcome an anticipated crowd of 700 business and community leaders to the luncheon at 11 a.m. Thursday, June 14, at the MGM Grand in Detroit.

Reuss leads the design, engineering, safety, quality, research and development, advanced vehicle technol-ogy and program management of General Motors cars, trucks and crossovers around the world.

From 2009-2013, Reuss was president of General Mo-tors North America, responsible for GM’s performance, manufacturing, portfolio and dealer network. Under his watch, GM’s North America region produced consis-tent profits and improved margins during a product re-naissance featuring a slate of award-winning vehicles. A mechanical engineer, Reuss began his GM career as a student intern in 1983. He has held numerous engi-neering and management positions, including chief en-gineer of GM’s large luxury vehicles and manufacturing body shop tooling launches.

“Mark Reuss was born and raised in metro Detroit and has shown a deep commitment to revitalizing the re-gion,” said Beth Gotthelf, Strictly Business co-chair. “He’s a top executive in a remarkable company that was founded in metropolitan Detroit and still remains head-quartered here. We’re thrilled he will share his insight with us at Strictly Business.”

In addition to Reuss’ speech, event-goers will also hear from recipients of the 2018 JVS Business Leadership and Rising Entrepreneur awards and will meet individu-als whose lives have been transformed by the work of JVS.n

Strictly Business is a fundraiser for JVS programs that help metro Detroiters build their lives and careers. For sponsorship or ticket information, contact Judy Strongman at [email protected] or (248) 233-4213.

21st Annual Luncheon HonorsInspirational Leaders & Achievers

HONORARY CHAIR & KEYNOTE SPEAKER

Mark ReussGeneral Motors CompanyExecutive Vice President of Global Product Development, Purchasing and Supply Chain

WDIV-TV anchor Karen Drew introduces a feature on caregiver sup-port filmed at the JVS Dorothy and Peter Brown Jewish Community Adult Day Program.

The Dorothy and Peter Brown Jewish Community Adult Day Program was featured in a WDIV-TV segment on the importance of caregiver respite, especially during holiday times.

“Respite is necessary for caregivers, particularly those (caring for loved ones) with memory impairment,” said reporter Paula Tutman. “It is critical that they get some rest from caregiving. They’re able to recharge, regroup and rethink so they can be the best for their loved ones.”

WDIV shared tips from the Brown Center to help care partners and their loved ones enjoy holiday time, including the following:

• SET LIMITS. It’s okay to say no to a gathering if it will be too stressful for your loved one with dementia or for you. Decide which holiday traditions are most important and focus on those that you most enjoy.

• ASK FOR HELP. If you are having company in your own home, be sure to have someone to help care for or visit with your loved while you are in the kitchen or entertaining guests. Friends and family often want to help; let someone do your dishes or laundry if they offer.

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Brown Center Offers Tips for Care Partners on WDIV-TV

Broder & SachseBroder & Sachse is an innovative organization that empowers its team members to make a real difference in the company and community.

Samantha FriedmanLeveraging her Fortune 500 marketing expertise, Samantha Friedman is muscling her way into the fitness industry with uniquely sustainable full-body workouts offered at her Fuse45 studio locations in Royal Oak and West Bloomfield.

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R I S I N G E N T R E P R E N E U R A W A R D

Todd Sachse, Lee Hurwitz and Richard Broder


The unemployment rate is at its lowest in 17 years. It’s all good, right? Well, partly.If I called your HR department and offered an experienced worker who has an understanding of your industry, a man-agement and project leadership background, and immediate availability — would you hire the person?

We’re told daily that Metro Detroit is experiencing the low-est unemployment rate in 17 years. But those numbers only tell part of the story. We’re also hearing that companies in Detroit and across the country are having a difficult time finding enough qualified people to fill available positions. They are overlooking a valuable segment of the workforce who’s ready to work now.

Last year alone, employment specialists at JVS assisted more than 2,500 job seekers. Many of them are long-term unem-ployed (job seekers who have been actively looking for work for over six months), and they are not only ready to work NOW, they have been ready.

Our experience mirrors national statistics that show a clear correlation between age and long-term unemployment. Half of the job seekers we serve are long-term unemployed people over age 50 with more than 20 years’ experience.

Many mature workers have been left on the sidelines because employers assume that hiring younger people is cheaper. But is it really? Post-recession, mature workers may be in a position to make salary concessions if it means becoming a valued member of a team and being able to contribute to a company’s success. A large percentage of these mature long-term unemployed have taken classes, like those offered through JVS, or volunteered with nonprofits to keep relevant while they’ve been unemployed. Often requiring less training than their younger counterparts, they are ready to be produc-tive on Day One.

“Employers can gain tremendous benefit from the ‘boomer work ethic,’ ” says Karen Gutman, JVS director of career ser-vices. “This is a group of people who, because of their stage in life, generally experience less down time due to family and personal commitments. They no longer have child-rearing responsibilities, they’re loyal (read: less turnover) and they show up to work on time.”

We, as a community, need to shift our views on “how old is too old” to remain engaged, productive and valued in the workplace. Let’s not automatically write off mature workers or place them in the “department store greeter” box. Hire them. Let them show you what they can do.

LEAH ROSENBAUM, President and CEO of JVS

OP-ED PUBLISHED IN THE DETROIT NEWS, MARCH 7, 2018

Don’t discount the value of older workers

To Friends of JVS and to Our Community:

As 2017 drew to a close, one out of every five unemployed people in Michigan had been out of work six months or longer, according to the Bureau of Labor Market Informa-tion. By sharp comparison, back in 2000, only one in 20 out-of-work individuals were considered long-term unemployed.

Further, there’s a clear correlation between age and long-term unemployment. A 2015 AARP Public Policy Institute report showed that a stunning 45 percent of unemployed workers over the age of 55 are long-term unemployed.

Even though unemployment rates are at their lowest in many years, the lower rates don’t reflect the reality that older job seekers are still facing: continued unemployment, underem-ployment and discrimination in the job market.

Many of these individuals have been looking for work since the Great Recession. While some simply gave up (and are no longer counted in unemployment figures), others have gone back to school, taken classes or volunteered with nonprofits to keep themselves relevant until opportunities come.

For older workers in particular, we offer specialized career ser-vices to help them overcome barriers to employment. With the generous support of our community, JVS is committed to helping all job seekers reach their full potential.

To support JVS services for older workers, make a donation at www.jvsdet.org/donate. View our job search services at www.ActNow.jobs.

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Peggy loves her new smile, and she is thrilled about showing it off.

A very special team provided extensive dental treatment to restore Peggy’s smile and her confidence after many years of extraction-only dentistry under Medicaid.

Over a nine-month period, Peggy sought treatment through the Dental Co-Teacher Project, a collaboration of JVS Tri-County Dental Health, Community Living Servic-es, Inc., and the University of Detroit Mer-cy. The project values people with special needs as “co-teachers” who contribute to the experiences and clinical education of student dentists at Detroit Mercy.

“The Co-Teacher Project is increasing dental students’ competence and comfort in treating adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities,” said Karen Trompeter, director, JVS Tri-County Dental Health. “If students graduate confident in their abilities, it will increase access to dental care in the community.”

Before participating in the Co-Teacher Project, Peggy had difficulty eating and was very self-conscious about her missing teeth. During her treatment, Peggy’s teeth were X-rayed, evaluated and cleaned. Dr. Cheri Newman, DDS,

an adjunct faculty member of the school who oversees the dental students in the Co-Teacher Project, thought Peggy would be able to wear partial dentures, so the school asked Medicaid to approve a waiver for partials rather than complete dentures.

Peggy was happy because she didn’t want to lose any more teeth. Today, Peggy loves being active and looking good. She works part time shredding paper and sells candles through her micro-enterprise. She also enjoys making jewelry, and at

each dental appointment, she models her latest bracelets and necklaces for all to admire.

For too many adults with developmen-tal disabilities, a healthy smile is elusive. While people with disabilities often receive Medicaid dental benefits, the program doesn’t pay for all dental services, and Medicaid payments often fall short of the costs. That means it can be hard to find a dentist willing and able to do the work. In Michigan, coverage includes basic dental care, such as cleanings, fill-ings, extractions and dentures. Specialty care, such as root canals and crowns that might help save a person’s teeth, are not covered.

The JVS Tri-County Dental Health pro-gram helps connect people who have Medicaid–and those without insurance–with dental professionals who are will-ing to provide care. If you’d like to help others like Peggy, visit www.jvsdet.org/GiveDental-Health. n

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For more information on the Dental Co-Teacher Project or JVS Tri-County Dental Health, contact Karen Trompeter, director, JVS Tri-County Dental at [email protected] or call (248) 233-4410.

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JVS appreciates the following individual and business sponsors of our 10th annual Trade Secrets dinner to support and empower women job seekers:

Presenting SponsorSkinnytees

Platinum Sponsors DeRoy Testamentary FoundationTom Holzer Ford

Diamond SponsorAnnette and Jack Aronson

Emerald SponsorHuntington Bank

Sapphire SponsorsHadas and Dennis S. BernardDouglas C. Lane & Associates, Inc.EHIMElaine Fieldman through the Fieldman Family FoundationGreenleaf TrustKenwal Steel CorporationLisa and Brian Meer Stone Foundation of MichiganLori and Alan Zekelman

Ruby SponsorsCarol CraineNancy and Jim GrosfeldLaw Offices of Kristen R. Gross PCLinda Dresner Levy and Gwen Weiner/Edw. C. Levy Co.LSG Insurance PartnersAnne and Jeffrey MendelsonLeah and Daniel RosenbaumStephanie and Jared RosenbaumRush Group/DMSFran and George SternThe Suburban CollectionElissa and Jeff TischlerUnited RoadJulie and Lawrence Weisler

Aquamarine SponsorsFaye and Paul BlattButzel LongClark Hill PLCSuzi Dell, Jodi Neff and Leslie Ruby Dickinson Wright PLLCGoldman SachsHenry Ford Health SystemInvestor.com/Reink Media GroupGilda and John JacobsKPMG LLPLisa LondonLori and Maurice PogodaBea and Paul SchwarzbaumSt. John ProvidenceStar TraxCarol TarnowskyWayne State University

Pearl SponsorsBra~vo IntimatesRobyn and Bob CanvasserMolly and Aaron ChernowEmily and Josh EichenhornJudy GreenwaldJaffe Counsel PLCLinda Kole and Julie Nelson-KleinLakes Urgent CareGail and Don LanskyLaw Offices of Jorin RubinSandra and William LefkofskyLevel One BankMain Street BankNaturally Photography by MonniOakland Veterinary Referral ServicesPitch Noise LLCPlante Moran CresaPNC BankDenise and Michael TobinWalker-Miller Energy ServicesWallside WindowsAdele Weisler

Amethyst PatronsBeaumontC. Thomas Toppin & Associates PCDSDT, a Detroit School for Digital TechnologyRenee Erlich, Prosperi Leadership CoachingBeth Gotthelf and Steven MiesowiczDoreen HermelinHodges SubaruKeller Williams Home/Nancy MahlinAndrea and John KesslerR & L Color GraphicsDonna RosenthalHarriet B. Rotter/Rotter & Stone PCSimmons & Clark JewelersSMZNancy K. StoneTwo Unique, Inc.

Topaz PatronsMiriam BergmanLisa BrownBarbara CohnEva FeldmanJodie KrasnickJody LiptonSandy SchusterEva ShapiroMarie Sickon-BurkeHelaine Zack

Media SponsorDetroit Jewish News

Special Thanks1-800-FlowersCheryl Chodun Future Reproductions

Raffle DonorsAesthetic Services of Michigan Inc.AnonymousAssociated Retinal ConsultantsAstrein’s JewelersAthens SouvlakiAvalon BakeryBagger Dave’sBeach House Day SpaAndrea Bernstein/AKBFITBistro Bella VitaBody of Learning

Bra~vo IntimatesBrady’s TavernCalifornia Pizza KitchenDaniel CascardoCitizen YogaCity BirdAnnabel CohenCraft Breww CityCreative Arts StudioCrispelli’sDakota BreadSuzi and Larry DellDesign Builders Alternatives Detroit Cookie CompanyDetroit GlamDetroit Historical Society Detroit Institute of ArtsDetroit Kid CityDetroit Public LibraryDetroit Riverfront ConservancyDiane M JewelryDittrich FursElayne Gross PhotographyEleganza BoutiqueEmagine Theatre and Star LanesEmber’s DeliEmile SalonEriness DesignsFisher TheatreFit Body Boot CampFleming’s Prime Steakhouse & Wine BarFranklin Athletic ClubFranklin Village BoutiqueFrederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture ParkFriends of Camille Walker BanksFuse45Gael’s GalleryGeorge Brougham PaintingLauren and Jon GoldsteinGreenfield Animal HospitalGreenspace CaféJudy GreenwaldGuys N GalsHagopian World of RugsHanan CosmeticsHarbor SteakhouseHarvard Row Kosher Meats, Inc.Hersh’s House on MainCarol Sorkin HunterIt’s A Matter of Taste It’s a TreasureJax Kar WashJewish Ensemble TheatreJohnny Pomodoro’sJW Marriott Grand RapidsKalamata RestaurantLori Karbal Yiannis KarimalisDennis KayesKnollwood Country ClubKravingsL’Aryola Salon European SpaLee’s SpecialtyLeeza’s Leon & LuluLife Center Private Fitness FacilityLilly’s Seafood Grill and BreweryLincoln Hills and Springdale Golf CoursesLinda Radin PhotographyLuxe Bar and GrillCindy MahlinMarcia’s Pickled Munchies

Market Fresh Meadow Brook TheatreMGM Grand DetroitMy House of StyleNaked Fuel Juice BarNaturally Photography by MonniNew York BagelOakland University Golf CourseOld Woodward CellarOlympia EntertainmentOrchard FitnessPasta FagioliPerfect Trading CompanyPeter’s Palate PleaserPewabic PotteryPhil Klein InsurancePickles & Rye Deli LLCPost GuardPremium Pet SupplyPrime 29Pure VibesRear EndsRoberts Restaurant GroupRoland OpticsRuby’s BalmRusty BucketSaks Fifth AvenueSalvatore ScallopiniSandstone MassageSaretsky, Hart, Michaels & Gould PCLinda Schlesinger-WagnerSandy SchusterScrubbersSeva RestaurantSHE StoresDina ShifmanShifra StudioSindbads Restaurant & MarinaSkinnyteesSock Shop Ltd.So Zen Designs LLCSpecialties ShowroomSposita’s RistoranteSt. Dunstan’s TheatreStagecraftersStage DeliSteve Alley Personal TrainingSteve’s DeliStone’s JewelrySundance ShoesTam-O-Shanter Country ClubTapper’s Diamonds and Fine JewelryThe AlcoveThe Henry FordThe Peacock RoomThe Robot GarageThe Sock ShopTJ NailsTom Holzer Ford/Connie HolzerTownhouseToyologyTrader Joe’sTrade Secrets CommitteeTroy MarriottTwo Unique Caterers & Event PlannersVillage Pilates StudioVillage PlayersWallside WindowsWendy Sadoff MD Dermatology PCWestin Book CadillacWilloway Day CampWoodhouse Day Spa (Ntouch Communications Group)Woolly and Co.Zieben MareZoup!


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“The love of my life was gone. He was our joy.”In 2006, Paula Perelman faced the dev-astating loss of her husband, Shelly. Looking for a fresh start, Paula began a new corporate sales job. Soon after, the Great Recession hit. She lost the job and everything else — all of her savings and her house.

“It was nearly impossible to find work because everyone was getting laid off in 2008,” said Paula. “Competition for jobs was extremely high.”

Buoyed by friends’ encouragement, Paula began conducting courses in meditation and journaling, a practice she and Shelly had shared. She found that focusing her energies on building a new business was therapeutic.

“My business provided what I needed,” she said. “But, years later, when I was feeling stronger, I wanted to get back into the corporate world.”

Paula hit one obstacle after another in an unsuccessful job search. Then grandchildren came along, creating an opportunity to help her family by caring for them. When the children reached school age, Paula needed to find work.

This time around, she was in her late 50s, and the job search seemed even more daunting than before. Paula was on the internet day and night trying to find work. She considered going back to school. She thought about moving up north for a fresh start.

“I felt like I didn’t have what the world wanted today,” she said. “Then I found JVS. It was an answer to my prayers.”

Paula flourished in the JVS Women to Work program. Through a process of uncovering marketable skills, updating her resume and practicing interviewing skills, her confidence rebounded.

“You learn a lot about yourself,” she said. “It all gets lost in the shuffle of feeling you’re not worthy. JVS took all of that angst—all of that illusion—and wiped it away.”

Determined and empowered, Paula started anew. She accepted a position at Lowe’s as a customer service associ-ate and “plant waterer” utilizing her agri-culture degree and connecting with her love of gardening.

“I put my pride and ego out of the way so I could get my foot in the door,” she said. “I loved it. I had morning hours and was happy every day. I couldn’t quite support myself, but I was confident that it would take me somewhere.”

It did.

Paula was soon promoted to a position in home design, and she was able to transfer to Marquette.

“Going through Women to Work remind-ed me of my power, my experience, my abilities and who I am,” she said.

JVS honored Paula’s accomplish-ments with the 2018 JVS Women to Work Award at the recent Trade Secrets event. n

JVS took all of that angst — all of that illusion — and wiped it away.”

– Paula Perelman, 2018 Women to Work Honoree

To learn more about the Women to Work program, please contact Judy Richmond, program coordinator, at (248) 233-4232 or [email protected].

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Paula Perelman: Recreating Herselfand Rewriting Her Story


Achatz Pie Co.Amerisource Industrial Supply Co.ANA Enterprises, Inc.Applebee’s, SouthfieldArby’s, SouthfieldAstrein’s Creative JewelersAVI Food SystemsBai Mai Thai RestaurantLinda BakerGerard BaltrusaitisAngela BevakBig Boy, SouthfieldBirmingham ChocolateDebra BlimkeBody Language Fitness and Yoga StudioBowl One LanesCarie BranchBruno SalonBuddy’s PizzeriaPatricia BurkhardtCafé ClareCharles H. Wright Museum of African American HistoryDavid CharlipChipotle Mexican GrillChristy Glass Company, Inc.Dale CorrickCottage Inn, SouthfieldCranbrook Institute of ScienceCrispelli’sTammy CuneazCarly CykiertDearborn Inn - MarriottPenny DeitchDetroit Marriott Troy

Detroit Pencil CompanyDetroit Princess RiverboatDetroit TigersDollar Castle, SouthfieldDouglas J Aveda SalonDrury HotelsDunbar MechanicalSusan EarpEinstein Bros. BagelsEleven Mile TruckEmery’s Creative JewelersFirekeepers Casino HotelJulie FlowersFresh ThymeGo Comedy! Improv TheaterGold Star CommercialZipora GolenbergKim GraziosiGreat Oaks MaintenanceGreen DaffodilKaren GutmanHenderson CastleThe Henry, DearbornHenry Ford Health System OptimEyesHenry Ford Museum/ Greenfield VillageHome Depot, SouthfieldHomedicsHoneyBaked Ham, Beverly HillsHopCat, DetroitMarla JannessJax Car WashJet’s PizzaJewish Community Center of Metropolitan Detroit

Jewish Ensemble TheatreJohnny Pomodoro’s Fresh MarketNorman J. JohnsonLa Palma RestaurantJoy LevranLittle River Casino ResortLive NationLocksmith, Inc.Danita Love-CarterMaple Theater/ Great Lakes CoffeeMarket FreshKari MartinMarvin’s Marvelous Mechanical MuseumMeadow Brook HallMGM Grand Detroit CasinoMichigan Opera TheatreMidtown Zef’sMobil/Exxon Gas StationDorothy MoonMotorCity Casino HotelNailistixNikola’sOlga’s Kitchen, SouthfieldOlive Garden, WarrenO’Mara’sBarbara OssowskiOutback Steakhouse, Madison HeightsOutback Steakhouse, SouthfieldPanera BreadPapa Romano’sPassport Pizza

Pei Wei Asian DinerBonnie and Dale PiochPremier Pet SupplyFlorence RaderRainforest CafeMark Ridley’s Comedy CastleLeah RosenbaumMelissa ShermanShield’s PizzaThe Shifman FamilySlows Bar B QStaples Inc.Star BakeryStarbucksYelena StarostenkoDayna StevensStone’s Fine JewelryJudy StrongmanDonna SuttonT Mobile USA, Inc.Tapper’s Diamonds and Fine JewelryTarget, Madison HeightsThe Tennis and Golf CompanyTexas Roadhouse, Madison HeightsUniFirst CorporationShirley VivianoWalt Disney World Co.Wayne State Theatre and DanceWendy Sadoff MD Dermatology PCJames WillisPatty and Daniel WolnieDebra YamsteinIrina Yershova

This year’s “Comfy, Cozy Cares” theme celebrated the homespun warmth of a caring community. We received a vast array of donated products and gift certificates from local businesses and items contributed by the JVS staff, including food, artwork, household items and jewelry. Donated items were placed in a raffle or silent auction. In total, the Cares Campaign raised over $35,000. Our thanks go to the Cares Committee for organizing all of the fundraising events and to the individuals and companies below who donated items:

Cares CampaignJVS thanks all who supported the JVS Cares Campaign, an annual staff fundraiser to support JVS, the Jewish Federation of Metro-politan Detroit and United Way for Southeastern Michigan.

I first became involved with JVS through a friend who was on the JVS Board of Trustees. Through my involvement with a local fitness studio, Fuse45, I

helped expand a fitness training program for individuals with dis-abilities (FuseForce). This initiative brought me to JVS.

I had always been aware of some of the programs and services pro-vided by JVS, but had no idea of the magnitude or scope of what JVS offers. Being passionate about physical fitness and its positive ef-fects on people’s lives, I wanted to bring group fitness opportunities to people with disabilities. JVS has been a great partner in helping with the success of FuseForce.

When I was first introduced to JVS, I took a tour of the facility and was blown away by what I saw. JVS touches lives in so many ways. From helping people with

disabilities have a better quality of life to providing a dignified and safe place for seniors who are experiencing dementia to helping job seekers become self-sufficient – JVS makes a difference. That is why I choose to support JVS.

I encourage anyone who wants to make a difference in the quality of people’s lives to give a gift of support to JVS. I have personally seen the positive impact of my gifts and how JVS helps to make people feel better about themselves while providing them with the tools to deal successfully with life challenges. n

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mission in my own words

CAROL CRAINEJVS Board of Trustees

J V S F O C U S O N F U N D R A I S I N G

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More information is

available on all giving

opportunities including:

Major Gifts

Annual Fund

Sponsorships

Endowments

Other Planned Giving Options

Please contact Sandy Schuster,

chief development officer, at

(248) 233-4290 or email

[email protected].

To make an immediate gift,

visit www.jvsdet.org/donate.

THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT.

Everyone can give to JVS at whatever level is chosen. Every gift counts and every gift makes a difference!

G E N E R O U S D O N O R S T O T H E J V S A N N U A L F U N D H E L P M E E T T H E M O S T C R I T I C A L N E E D S O F T H E A G E N C Y A N D T H E P E O P L E W E S E R V E .

Our heartfelt thanks to the generous donors who gave to our Annual Fund from 12/1/17 – 2/28/18:

Judith AaronJohn Almstadt In honor of Leah Rosenbaum and Paul BlattAnonymousMindy and James AronovitzDavid AronowArtichoke Garlic Foundation Arttress AskewAssociated Retinal Consultants, P.C. In honor of Pam FriedmanNada Atchoo-Abro and Imad AbroMary Therese and Joseph Aubrey In honor of Kirk Jude GoddardElizabeth Bahar In honor of Dennis KayesBarbara and Steven Bartley In honor of Linda Schlesinger-WagnerBernice and Mickey BehrmannMargot and Joel BehrmannDean BelbeckBELFOR USARoz and Stanford BlanckLinda and Paul BlumbergLea and Jonathan BratemenRhea and Robert BrodyMaria and Oscar BrownHeidi and Jeffrey BudajMark CahnNatalie CapicchioniRichard CavalerNancy and Leon ChalnickValerie Chodoroff In memory of George ChodoroffSusie and Robert CitrinJodi Leib CodenKaren and Gerald CohenDr. Robert ColemanComerica Bank, Inc.Gerson Cooper

Jason CooperAndrew CormierHenry CusickHelene and Martin DavidsonLee DavisKathleen and Joe DiMambroCheryl and Paul Dube In honor of Beth GotthelfJan and Marc DunnSusan Edelman and Peter OstrowAlice and Murray EhrinpreisShelley and Michael EizelmanRon ElkusLisa and Frank ElliasMary and Jerry EllisJoan EnsinkMarjory and Donald Epstein Family Charitable Foundation In honor of Michael Wertheimer’s 70th birthdayArwilda Evans-TreeceJim EvenhuisShari FeldmanSusan and Stephen FeldmanRobin and Michael FenbergMiriam and Fred FerberKennedy FillarSeymour D. Finkel FoundationGlen FisherRochelle and Randolph Forester Foundation In memory of David MargolinEleanor FradisPeggy and Dennis FrankMaxine and Stuart Frankel FoundationMichael FranksteinMoses FridmanAdam FritzBeverly, Julie and Donald FritzMindi FynkeArlene and Philip GartenbergHarriet and Allan GelfondMaureen GibbonsMarilyn GoldbergKatherine GoldenIda and Irving GordonRoberta and Robert GranadierKathy Green In memory of Henri MouradianJoseph GreenbaumAnne and Eugene GreensteinSunny and Alvin Grossblatt Family Foundation

Dorothy and David GubowDawn and Bruce GumenickBarbara and Stephen GutmanAugust GuzmanBrian HackerDavid HandsHolly and Mark HarrisRobert HartsuffRonna and Harvey HellerMary Lou HerroldDr. Wendy Hillebrand and Dr. Gary ChodoroffMyrna and Thomas Hitchman In honor of Dorothy MoonMata and Donald HoenigBarbara Hoffman Lee HollanderJudith HoltzHS Foundation In memory of Marilyn SobleSheila and Miles HurwitzAnn and Michael IczkovitzHelene and Arthur IndianerRoberta and Paul IngberBeth and Andrew IsolaDavid IsrailovAmy JacknowSandra and Jonathan JaffaBruce JuppSusan Burnstein Kahn In memory of Henri MouradianFiras KamashSher and Sanford KaplanGail and Robert Katz In support of Debbie KatzRobert KelmanMary and Tom KendziorskiDaniel KirschDiane and Steven KleinLinda and Thomas KleinZieva KonvisserJoyce and Dr. Myron LaBanPatrick LaBarberaGail and Donald LanskyArdis LawsonSusie Lederer and Jeffrey LevineJeffrey LevMichael LevinLynne and Jerold LevineMark LevineTracy and Jeffrey LevittMarise Levy


Stanley LevyVernon LindsayStephane and David LubinAnn Mandelbaum-Mann and George MannKaren and Robert MellottDavid MendelsohnRichard MikelsTodd MillerAaron MillsCharlotte MintzRyan MollenEsther MorgerDiane and Howard MorofLeigh and Jeff MossIrene MuellerBeth and Ronn NadisSheryl and Gregg Nathanson In honor of Don LanskyJodi and Kevin Neff In honor of Lizzie and Josh’s wedding In memory of Phyllis Cheiman In memory of Dorothy Diskin’s brother In memory of Henri Mouradian In memory of Marc Ruben In memory of Carole SherMarilyn and Joel NosanchukBarbara Nurenberg In honor of Susan EarpTerry OppenheimSandy and Daniel PanushSusan and Robert PayneGarrett PazurDale PrenticeBruce PriebeJulian PrinceYves Pszenica

Joseph RaceyMichael RadnerFlorence and Benjamin RhodesMichael RommLisa RosenbaumStephanie and Jared RosenbaumTina RosenthalDeborah RosiekBarbara and Ralph RubensteinDale and Jerrold RubinLeslie and Alan RubySusan RuttenbergLauren and Bradley SachsJoan and Neil SatovskyDawn SchaeferLinda and Jack SchechterKaren and Kim SerotaEva and Raymond ShapiroElayne SharonGeorge SimmonsCarol SingerMurray SittsamerLouise Snyder and Hugh CamittaNeil SosinFlorence and Joel SteinbergJeff StilmanChris StonehouseDonna and Richard SuttonMichelle and Jim TaigmanRonna TarlowWarren TesslerLeonid TikhElissa and Jeffrey TischlerAubrey TobinBarbara and Stuart TragerDonna TraubJill Turner

David UnderdownEnid and Frederic WallerBeyla and Jonathan WayneMaureen and Dr. L.G. WayneElaine Weingarden In memory of Gloria BenderSusan WeinstockRochelle and Norm WelshAlexandra WenerDoris WernerDiane and Paul WidlakBenjamin WilnerVince WrobelJudy and Terry Yarber In memory of Elan SchwartzMichael YatskoSusan YoderLinda Yolkiewicz and Lorraine GedeonMiriam ZarchanLinda and Paul Zlotoff

The following individuals made donations in memory of Albert Ascher:

Judy and Robert AncellVivian and Eugene FriedmanDoreen Hermelin and Mel LesterDavid HirschlandBobbe Rosenberg and Mel ZoldSabra ShekterMarilyn and Joel Shore

The following individual donated a vehicle through the JVS Vehicle Donation Program:

George Simmons

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G E N E R O U S D O N O R S T O T H E J V S A N N U A L F U N D H E L P M E E T T H E M O S T C R I T I C A L N E E D S O F T H E A G E N C Y A N D T H E P E O P L E W E S E R V E .

Detroit Employment Solutions Corp. JVS was selected by Detroit Employment Solu-

tions Corp. (DESC) to participate once again in

the Matching Fund Initiative for the Food Assis-

tance Employment and Training Plus program.

This initiative offers partial reimbursement

from the U.S. Department of Agriculture Food

and Nutrition Services for non-federal funds

spent on employment-related services for eli-

gible individuals. The award will extend support

for the JVS Bridging the Gap program in Detroit,

which currently has a waiting list. This impor-

tant program helps individuals successfully

transition from unemployment and homeless-

ness to self-sufficiency.

Mitch Albom Charities/S.A.Y. Detroit

JVS was among local charities to receive gener-

ous checks from donations raised at Mitch Al-

bom’s sixth annual S.A.Y. Detroit Radiothon. The

funds will be used to support the JVS Career Start

program, which provides career exploration and

job opportunities to students with disabilities in

the Detroit Public Schools Community District.

FUNDING UPDATE

A N N U A L F U N D S U P P O R T E R S

Thank You for Thinking of JVS

ADULT DAY PROGRAM FUNDThis fund provides a variety of services to help people with disabilities participate in their communities.

Emily and Nicholas Karstensen In memory of Patricia NaveGregory LawsonBonnie and Allen Levine In memory of Isadore K. HarrisCatherine and Rene Lichtman In honor of Linda ShewachThe Chris and Russ Murphy Foundation In memory of Betty V. MurphyTerri Rouse-SheltonEleanor Sloan

The following individuals made donations in memory of Dianne Foley:

Cristina CampBethany and James CollisonAnne and Jeffrey HeynGinene HierJaine Kolito

HADAS & DENNIS S. BERNARD FAMILY FUND FOR THE SENIOR SERVICE CORPSDonations to this fund help older adults find meaning in the later years of their lives through volunteer work. They also provide supportive services to help individuals live independently.

Joshua Bernard In honor of Hadas and Dennis Bernard

DOROTHY & PETER BROWN ENDOWMENT FUNDThis fund supports programs and activities that assist people living with dementia to live life to their fullest potential.

Dennis Morse In memory of Sanford (Budd) Schaefer

DOROTHY & PETER BROWN JEWISH COMMUNITY ADULT DAY PROGRAM ENHANCEMENT FUNDContributions to this fund support activities and special events for people living with dementia.

Thelma and Cedric AlstonCheryl Burmeister In memory of Helen PliskowMaxine and Joseph McGlinnen In memory of Sara MazerLaura Miral and Greg Pollak In memory of Linda ErlichBarbara and Paul MontgomeryAlanna Mrlik In honor of Kristen R. GrossAlbert and Doris Pitt Foundation Robert Pliskow In memory of Natalie LevyMaggie SullivanCarolyn and Charles WardNaomi and Alan Zietz In memory of Morry Listopad

The following individuals made dona-tions in memory of Henri Mouradian:

Michele and Marc BorovoySharon EdelmanEllen and Barry FinestoneMargie and Robert FranklinBarbara and Ted GittlemanMarla Staller Starr

FLORENCE CASCADE MEMORIAL FUNDThis fund was established by Susan Cas-cade, daughter of Florence Cascade, to sup-port the greatest needs of the community.

Ellen Lux In memory of Dr. Bernard Shapiro

FIELDMAN FAMILY TRANSPORTATION FUNDContributions to this fund provide

transportation for job seekers to and from employment-related services as well as during their initial employment period until they can be more self-sufficient.

Fieldman Family Foundation

DAVID B. HERMELIN ORT RESOURCE CENTER FUNDContributions to this fund provide computer training to individuals who are unemployed or underemployed and need to update their technological skills.

Janet Berman

JILL AND LEE HURWITZ BUILDING AND CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT FUNDThis fund helps JVS safely maintain and improve its buildings and grounds for the benefit of our program participants, volun-teers, staff and visitors.

Jill and Lee Hurwitz In honor of Susan Earp’s retirement In memory of Albert Ascher

HELENE & ARTHUR INDIANER VOCATIONAL DEVELOPMENT FUND FOR YOUNG ADULTS Contributions to this fund provide assess-ment, counseling, training and other target-ed services to promote the self-sufficiency of at-risk young adults.

Helene and Arthur Indianer In honor of Mayer’s marriage In memory of Abe Louis Levine In memory of David Margolin

RACHEL JACOBS FUNDThis fund was created in memory of Rachel Jacobs to build a stronger Jewish community for young adults.

We appreciate the kindness of the many individuals and organizations donating funds and equipment to support agency activities and services. Because of their generosity, JVS is better able to help thousands of people each year. Following are the names of those who have made contributions to JVS from 12/1/17 to 2/28/18:


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RACHEL JACOBS FUND (cont.)Laura and Edward Cohn In honor of Barbara Fishman’s 70th birthday In honor of Judy Kepes’ 70th birthday In honor of Carol RosenfeldBarbara and Irv Fishman In memory of Terry ShamieGilda and John Jacobs In honor of Susan Lepler’s birthdayLois and Rob Kaplow In honor of Mark Hauser’s 75th birthday In honor of Rosanne Kukes’ 70th birthdayLinda and Dennis Kayes In celebration of Susan Lepler’s birthday In honor of Ann and Bruce Klein’s anniversary In honor of the birth of Arthur Elliot KaplowCarol Rosenfeld In honor of Rob Cohen’s 70th birthday In honor of Max and Hailey’s b’nai mitzvah

AILEEN & HARVEY KLEIMAN FUND FOR THE SUPPORTED EMPLOYMENT PROGRAMThis fund helps individuals with severe dis-abilities obtain and maintain community-based employment.

Brian Fantich In memory of Dolores LittmanSusan Morse In honor of Anne Mendelson’s birthday

LYNNE & JEROLD LEVINE ENDOWMENT FUNDContributions to this endowment provide funds for the most critical community needs.

Iris and Stuart Goldstein In memory of Albert Ascher In memory of David Goldman’s motherLynne and Jerold Levine In celebration of Nancy and Harvey Lash’s 55th anniversary In honor of Bob Oberfield’s birthday In memory of Bernard Garrett In memory of Gloria Rimar

FLORINE MARK FAMILY FUND Donations to this fund will help JVS meet the most critical needs of those it serves.

Florine Mark In memory of David Bergman

In memory of Gerry “Jerry” David In memory of Nelson Dembs In memory of Linda Erlich In memory of Stephen Hayman In memory of Raymond Kalil In memory of Rose Kaplovitz In memory of James E. Leopold In memory of Dr. Thomas Slovis In memory of Julie Taubman MEMORY CLUB FUNDThis fund helps individuals with memory concerns by providing mental and physi-cal exercises to stimulate the brain and enhance memory.

Roz and Stanford Blanck In honor of Ronnie Berman and in appreciation of the Memory Club

MIGUEL A. MENENDEZ ENDOWMENT FUNDThis endowment supports the JVS Adult Day Program and other related services for adults with disabilities.

Jackie and Pat Keith In memory of Miguel Menendez

NON-MONETARY GIFTSDonations of services or office equipment and supplies, craft materials and a variety of other items assist JVS in its day-to-day operations. JVS gratefully acknowledges receiving gifts from the following:

Franklin Village Boutique

BARBARA NURENBERG SOCIAL ENTERPRISE FUNDThe purpose of this fund is to support the growth and development of entrepre-neurial initiatives that will generate new sources of revenue for JVS and promote the well-being of the people the agency serves.

Leah and Daniel Rosenbaum In memory of Jerry Kanter In memory of Dr. Harvey “Dusty” Rhodes

PROGRAM ACTIVITY FUNDDonations to this fund are used to sponsor special events and to purchase adaptive equipment and other items that promote

the self-sufficiency of individuals with developmental, emotional and/or physical disabilities.

Bruce Jordan In honor of Marsha JordanNancy and Dr. Michael KaplanLeah and Daniel Rosenbaum In memory of Vena Jordan

R. MICHAEL REAUME COMMUNITY INTEGRATION FUNDFamily, friends and co-workers established this fund in memory of longtime JVS staff member Michael Reaume to enable people with disabilities to participate in community activities.

Lana and Herb LangtonLeah and Daniel Rosenbaum In celebration of the birth of Samuel Joseph Vinyard In memory of Isadore Harris

LILLIAN & JOSEPH SCHWARTZ THERAPEUTIC GARDEN FUNDGifts to this fund enhance the spring plant-ing and assist in the ongoing maintenance of the JVS garden.

Barbara Nurenberg In memory of Jerry Kanter

TERESA SCHWARTZ FUND FOR SENIOR ADULT SERVICESThis fund, created in memory of JVS staff member Teresa Schwartz, will help pro-vide quality services and support to help senior adults remain active and engaged.

Pamela Strzempka In memory of Teresa SchwartzAndrea Tolle In memory of Allan McNabb

SENIOR SERVICE CORPS FUNDGifts made to this fund help enable volunteer corps members to attend special events throughout the year.

Dianne and Robert AlpinerCollette and Sanford Burnstein In memory of Martha BurnsteinKaren and Howard Gutman In memory of David Margolin

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SENIOR SERVICE CORPS FUND (cont.)Barbara and Martin Peltz In memory of Beverly KurtisLeah and Daniel Rosenbaum In celebration of the birth of Lola DolginShirleyanne and Alan Schlang In memory of Albert Ascher

SENIOR SERVICE CORPS TRANSPORTATION FUNDDonations to this fund help offset the costs of senior volunteers traveling to volunteer and community sites.

Yona Kahn In memory of Beverly Kurtis

MARVIN SHWEDEL CLIENT EMERGENCY FUNDThis fund helps people served by JVS ob-tain necessary items to maintain their inde-pendence or jobs when no other resources are available, such as state identification cards, proper work attire, tools and other items.

Leah and Daniel Rosenbaum In memory of Albert Ascher

BRUCE H. SIMPSON ART AND MUSIC FUNDThis fund helps JVS maintain programs that provide effective, enriching and em-powering art and musical programming for people with Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia.

Barbara and Haskell Adler In memory of Elissa LeiderEdwina Simpson

STAFF APPRECIATION FUND Individuals and businesses can make dona-tions to this fund to express their apprecia-tion for the ongoing efforts and dedication of the JVS staff. Proceeds are used for staff recognition and appreciation events throughout the year.

Judith AaronKathleen Alessandro and Frederick FrankNada Atchoo-Abro and Imad AbroMarcia Bennett In memory of Charles Bennett

Michelle and Jeffrey BrodmanArthurine BrownNancy and Victor CassisMichele ColeClaire CrabtreeGayle and Bruce DavenportNancy and Bill DuffyLiz and Joe FallertJacquelyn Franklin In support of Anthony FranklinLinda and Danny Friedman In honor of Lisa KrausArlene GendelmanMyrna and Joseph GrandKim and Jim GraziosiJudy Greenwald In honor of Susan Earp’s retirementSue and Don HardyArlene and Morton HermanJayne and John HylandJerome IsenbergLisa JarrettJames JordanNancy and Michael KaplanAnn KurzJoyce KushmarArdis LawsonRichard LeeRochelle MermelsteinKathleen and Greg ParentJeremy PhelpsSharon and Allan ProvoTheresa and Philip RachfordLilitha and Ragu RaghupathiSandra RhamesFlorence and Benjamin RhodesKathleen RiceRosemary and Harold RobinsonGloria RogersTina RosenthalShirish and Vidya ShahMindy and Harry SiegelAnne Marie and Tom SlineyGail and Gerald StarlerBeverly StellaMaggie SullivanSalpi and Nishan ToroyanEthel TraurigHanna UngarSherrie and Stephen VillerotSuzanne VollmerCarolyn and Charles WardSharon and Charles WeberSue and Daniel Wecker

Lorna WellsMary and Joseph WhiteSamir Yahia In support of Nabil Yahia

ELAINE & ROBERT TELL FUND FOR ADULT CAREER TRANSITION SERVICESThis fund provides assessment, counseling and other targeted services to promote the self-sufficiency and career fulfillment goals of older adults in transition.

Jacqueline and Earl Remer In honor of Mary Sugarman’s birthdayElaine and Robert Tell In memory of Albert Ascher

TRI-COUNTY DENTAL HEALTH FUNDDonations to this fund provide emergency dental assistance for low-income, uninsured individuals, Medicaid recipients and people with disabilities, including referrals to participating dental care providers.

Mary KantrowMacomb Dental SocietyMichigan Dental Association FoundationTodd MossOakland County Dental SocietyRand RobinsonJaspinder SahiSusan ScannellGary SchmidtJeanne Trompeter Karen and Daniel Trompeter

WOMEN TO WORK FUNDThis fund supports women who need to enter or re-enter the workforce after life-changing events, such as divorce or spousal death, disability or unemployment.

Helene Brody In honor of the birth of Mia Addison In honor of the engagement of Lauren and AdamDiane Farber In honor of Linda Schlesinger-WagnerAlanna Mrlik In honor of Kristen R. GrossHelene PhillipsSharon Rose In honor of Linda Kayes

Pat Judd (left) and Sandy Schuster, JVS chief development officer, catch up during the reception.

Artist Daniel Cascardo creates a painting onsite to reflect the event’s energy and camaraderie. Inset: Adele Weisler wins the artwork in the raffle.

John Knaffla and Elaine Fieldman celebrate Trade Secrets’ 10th anniversary. Fieldman was a founding chair of the event.

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Gail Gotthelf is excited to win the use of a Ford Mustang for a weekend, one of more than 60 coveted raffle prizes.

Trade Secrets committee member Nancy Mahlin (left) joins her friend Debbie Binder, West Bloomfield Township clerk.

Enjoying conversation before dinner are (from left) Nadine Cook, Nilda Thomas and Rochelle Freeman.

Friends share a selfie moment with Linda Schlesinger-Wagner (center), co-chair, as the event comes to a close.

Beautiful centerpieces donated by 1-800-Flowers.com adorn the tables.


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Realizing Life’s Potential

www.jvsdet.org

Rose and Sidney Diem Building29699 Southfield Road | Southfield, MI 48076

M I S S I O N S T A T E M E N TJVS helps people meet life challenges affect-ing their self-sufficiency through counseling, training and support services in accordance with Jewish values of equal opportunity, compassion, responsibility and the steadfast belief that the best way to help people is to make it possible for them to help themselves.

JVS is a 501(C)(3) tax-exempt organization and an equal opportunity employer/service provider. Services are available regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disabling condition, or national origin. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities.

Funded in part by the Michigan Dept. of Human Services – Michigan Rehabilitation Services

J V S L O C AT I O N S

Oakland CountyRose and Sidney Diem Building29699 Southfield RoadSouthfield, MI 48076Phone: (248) 559-5000TTY (248) 559-5145Fax: (248) 559-0773

Eugene and Marcia ApplebaumJewish Community CampusD. Dan and Betty Kahn Building6600 West Maple RoadWest Bloomfield, MI 48322

Activities Program Ph: (248) 661-8100 Fax: (248) 661-4770

Hermelin ORT Resource Center Ph: (248) 432-5411 Fax: (248) 432-5551

Wayne CountyArnold E. Frank Building4250 Woodward AvenueDetroit, MI 48201Phone: (313) 833-8100TTY: (313) 833-8321Fax: (313) 833-3393

Macomb County12434 East 12 Mile Road, Ste. 103Warren, MI 48093Phone: (586) 294-5890

www.jvsdet.orgFor further information regarding our accredited services, contact one of the locations above or JVS’s administrative office at (248) 233-4200.

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VolunteerCook. Craft. Read. Garden. Play games. Sharing your time and talents with our program participants gives you a hands-on perspective and a unique opportunity to encourage someone to reach their life’s potential. Contact Susan at [email protected] or (248) 233-4331.

Donate ItemsMovies. Art supplies. Books. Music. Board games. Your new and gently used items will bring fun and fulfillment into the lives of people in our day program. Contact Lisa at [email protected] or (248) 233-4336.

5 Ways You Can Help the People

Serves Donate ElectronicsComputers. Phones. Stereo components. Clean out your office, save the earth and provide work for people with barriers to employment. Visit www.ecycleopps.org.

Donate A VehicleCar. Boat. Truck. Motorcycle. Camper. Make space in your garage by donating your vehicle to JVS. This generates a tax deduction for you and income to support programs for seniors, job seekers and people with disabilities. Visit www.jvsdet.org/cars.

GiveYour financial support fuels self-sufficiency, strengthens families and rebuilds lives. Visit www.jvsdet.org/donate.

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