March 2012

JFSA IN THE COMMUNITY

Happy Purim!!

(Above) JFSA's Gilda Katz and Allison Retter were in the spirit at JFSA's Cafe Europa Purim Celebration for Holocaust Survivors held at the Jewish Federation of Cleveland.

(Above)Many thanks to Temple Tifereth Israel for hosting our JFSA Older Adult Services clients at their annual Purim Luncheon and to the Shabbaton Class for delivering Shaloach Manot baskets filled with goodies to clients living in JFSA's residential homes.

(Above) JFSA's Horvitz YouthAbility group video chats with Beit-Shan youth (Jewish Cleveland's sister city in Israel) below as they prepare for their trip to Israel in March.

SAVE THE DATE!

MARCH 20 

The Horvitz YouthAbility program will perform their new play "We Will Be Friends" at Beachwood High School at 7:00pm 
  

APRIL 29

Annual Volunteer Recognition Luncheon

For JFSA and PLAN volunteers. Awarding the Lois Zaas Volunteer of the Year, Kim Chapman Youth Volunteer of the Year and PLAN Volunteer of the Year. Contact Sandy for details 216.378.3475

FEBRUARY DONORS 

JFSA

Anonymous* 
Lenny Abramov  

Dwight and Joan Allgood* 
Hamilton Amer and Beth Farmer
    Amer* 
Ancora Foundation* 
Area Temps 
Richard Bamberger* 
Christina and Charles Bascom* 
Michael Bass 
Berkowitz-Kumin-Bookatz 
Edgar and Elizabeth Boles* 
Jeremy Botkin 
John Brelus 
Jean Brown* 
Garry Brown* 
Pat and Hank Brownell* 
Erwin and Leslie Bruder* 
William Burrow* 
Sophie Chan 
Debbie Chickering 
Lynne Marcus Cohen and Philip
     Cohen* 
Jean Colley* 
Johanna Conroy* 
E. Mandell and Susan de Windt* 
Stacia Dearmin 
Jeffery DeWerth* 
DeWine Family Foundation, Inc.* 
David and Frances Dickenson* 
Grant and Jennifer Dinner 
William Du Gar* 
Deborah and Alan Erenrich 
Ronald and Genevive Falconi* 
Catherine and Richard Fishbach* 
Barbara Framke* 
Thomas Francescangeli* 
Ann and Marc Freimuth* 
General Electric - Employees 
David Glaser 
Beth Glosik* 
Sandra Green* 
Ruth Hardwig* 
Paul Hardwig* 
Marilyn Harris* 
Deborah and Ronald Heller 
John Herrick* 
Steven Hershkowitz 
Renee and Steven Hochman* 
Martin Hoke* 
Thomas Holley* 
Carol Holley* 
Helen Ingram 
Bertha Jaffe* 
William Jones 
Julie Keller* 
Brian Kresevic* 
Legacy Capital Management, LLC 
Karen Leizman Moses and Barry
     Moses* 
Wendy Linger* 
Alexander and Svetlana Loshakov 
Mary Ellen Lucas* 
Meg Manny* 
Arthur Merriman* 
Judy Morgan and Ted Welles* 
Thomas and Pamela Murphy 
Hoyt and Gail Murray* 
Karen and Norton Newborn* 
Ruth North* 
The P&W Evans Charitable
     Foundation* 
John and Mary Lou Palermo* 
Miriam and Martin Plax 
Karla Kay Potetz* 
Rampe Manufacturing Co.* 
Robert and Sylvia Reitman* 
Patrick and Mary Roche* 
Nancy Roth* 
Jordan and Arleen Rothkopf* 
Shelly and Mark Saltzman 
Sheri Sax 
Philip and Iris Seydel* 
Michael Shapiro* 
Monica Silver 
Scott Simon* 
Singer, Berger, Press & Co.* 
Edward Snyder 
Marlene and Jack Soble* 
Emily and William Sonnie* 
Carl Spitznagel* 
James and Edith Stevenson* 
Theodore and Phyllis Swindells* 
James and Cathryn Terchek* 
Andrei and Carment Vermont 
Dominic and Julie Visconsi* 
Stephen and Penni Weinberg* 
James and Debbie Weisman 
Michael T. Welsh* 
Wickens, Herzer, Panza, Cook &
     Batista Co.* 
Elaine and Joel Wolfe* 
William Wortzman 
Sanford and Sally Ziff* 
Jill Ledin and Joseph Znidarsic* 

 

Hebrew Shelter Home

Stacia Dearmin   
 
*denotes memorial/tribute gift.

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JFSA Care at Home
Thirty Years of Keeping Older Adults Safe at Home

"March 11, 1982"
 
That was the day the very first personal emergency response unit (known as Help-Line at the time) was installed in the home of a JFSA client. 
Since then, the technology has changed drastically. The first button worn by users was the size of a garage door opener. Today users can wear it as a small pendant or hidden in a stylish wristwatch. 
 
While the technology has certainly changed over the years, the need for programs like Lifeline that enable people to remain safely at home has not changed at all. In fact, needs have increased. 

 

"It's gratifying to see how many people have benefited from this technology, not just older adults but their family members as well," says Maxine Margolis, LISW, who has been the program's coordinator for the past 22 years and currently serves on the National Lifeline Advisory Board.

 

The unit is also beneficial for people with early dementia or memory impairment, physical limitations or learning disabilities of any age. Even caregivers use Lifeline to ensure their care giving responsibilities are protected in the event of an emergency.

 

"There are other providers of these services available, but what makes JFSA different is that we have so many more years of experience. That's been a real plus for the thousands of individuals we've helped," says Maxine.

 

In honor of its 30th year, JFSA's Lifeline program is extending a limited offer to brand new subscribers: Free installation and the first month service free! For more information, contact Maxine at 216.378.3439.

JFSA Care at Home
Ascentia
"Mozart Meets Modern" Fashion Show
 
One of the most highly anticipated events for Ascentia art therapy clients during the year is the Ascentia Fashion Show. On this occasion, clients, staff and volunteers get to literally wear their creativity and sense of design. This year's show focused on the beauty of costume dress during the time of Mozart. Lots of style and fun were on hand at this well attended event! 
 

Joan "I overcame my anxiety and I had fun partaking in the event. I felt more positive with myself after going up and down the runway."

 

Howard "I felt the fashion show was an artistic masterpiece. My dress clothes made me feel festive. I had a lot of fun."

 

Michelle "I enjoyed interacting with the audience, and it was a great feeling being in front of all those people."

 

Laren "Every fashion show becomes livelier. I have a fear of public speaking; it is not easy for me. Tricks do not work. It became easier as I was speaking. I was more open and comfortable as the speech progressed."

 

Aaron  "I learned new uses for packing peanuts." On the question of how it was to speak in front of people, "I acted as a kid, so it was not that weird."

 

Jack "It was well organized, there was good participation, it was nice, and the hard work paid off. I learned through the participation and excitement."

 

Eric "I enjoyed the whole thing. I used to teach, so being in front of people was comfortable and I had fun."

 

Judy "I learned good taste in fashion is ageless."

 

Beth "Best experience ever had in fashion show. Good variety. It was wonderful. I enjoyed it. I was comfortable walking down the runway."

 

Vince "Even though I was not there, I was still involved, as my art was there. My presence was known by my art."

 

Ted "I realized my peers never cease to amaze me. Fresh ideas came together to make the show. We're not by ourselves up there, we're together."

 

Marie "At the last show I was in treatment and wore a hat. This year I have hair. This reminded me I have come far since last year. I enjoyed signing for the audience. I liked the whole atmosphere of the classical times."

 

Mike "It showed me the potential of being the subject of public pleasure, and also the permanence of the art of fashion and how it can be appreciated as acted in dynamic form, it is reborn."

 

Judy "I was relaxed and calm in front of the audience."

 

Special thanks to Board member Linda Azoff who is an active volunteer with the group. "This was my first fashion show, and I immersed myself in the whole era," she says. "There were so many projects, and dressing up was enjoyable, fun and exciting." 

 

 

Hebrew Shelter Home
USY Teens Bring Cheer to Shelter
 
 
Recently, eight United Synagogue Youth teens from Columbus, Pittsburgh and Cleveland donated their time and services to the Hebrew Shelter Home.  The teens were participating in a regional meeting at Park Synagogue. For their Mitzvah project, the group created colorful toiletry kits each including a soft stuffed animal.  The cheery kits will be distributed to all current and new residents at the Shelter.
 
HSH  
JFSA Volunteers  
Korenstein named Spotlight Award Recipient
 

United Way Services of Greater Cleveland has recognized JFSA Volunteer Marcia Korenstein as a United Way Spotlight Volunteer.

 

Marcia's kindness and compassion have brought support to the women and children in the Hebrew Shelter in many ways. She celebrates their birthdays, helps with homework, and spends countless hours playing games and making crafts.  Through her volunteer efforts, she helps to build community among the residents who find themselves living together at times of crisis and uncertainty. Hebrew Shelter Home clients look forward to her weekly visits and find comfort in her supportive and gentle manner.  JFSA is please to congratulate Marcia on this wonderful honor!

JFSA  

JFSA Main Phone 216.292.3999

JFSA Care at Home 216.378.8660

Ascentia 216.292.3999

JFSA Families at Risk (Know Abuse, Family Violence Services) 216.292.3999

Hebrew Shelter Home 216.378.3420

Mesila Cleveland 216.378.3431

College Financial Aid 216.292.3999

PLAN of Northeast Ohio 216.321.3611