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MARCH 2015

  

A Message From Our Luncheon Chair

 

The 3 rd Annual Caring Community Luncheon is Tuesday, May 19! I am honored to be chairing the event with the help of my husband, Ivan Zackheim. The precedent has been set for a large, community-wide celebration. Get ready for another one.

 

This year's luncheon will be at the Multnomah Athletic Club near downtown with easy access and parking. Lunch will be a little different so we can meet the various dietary needs of our guests. AND, lunch will be "free" this year. Well, not exactly. Our generous sponsors will cover the costs so that 100% of every donation you make at the luncheon (or before if you can't be there) will go directly to our important JFCS programs. The luncheon is our only fundraising event. We ask that everyone attending make a gift.

 

Our speaker, writer/filmmaker/editor, Stephen Elliott is sure to inspire. He credits a Jewish social service agency in Chicago where he grew up with saving his life. We will tell you the heartwarming JFCS story in a video showcasing the significant work we do. We know this is a workday lunch and we value your time so our program will be short.

 

I love working with a talented and dedicated committee to make this our best luncheon yet. We even have a few surprises... Please plan on being there for a wonderful Celebration of Our Caring Community!

 

Invitations will be mailed in late March. In the meantime, if you have interest in becoming a sponsor or hosting a table, please contact our development office at [email protected] or 503 226-7079, ext 118.

 

Best,

 

Miriam Hecht

Board Member and Event Co-chair 

 

For More Information: Click here to visit our website  

 
A Special Seder For Our Special Needs Clients

On Sunday, April 5th, Kehillah Housing residents, Tikvah members, and their families will get together for a Passover Seder and dinner at Kehillah Housing. With a focus on fun, this seder will bring together adults with a variety of special needs and their families in celebration of a traditional Passover.

Kehillah Housing serves 14 adults with developmental disabilities who live independently in an apartment building operated by Cedar Sinai Park. Tikvah, the JFCS-led social-recreational group for adults with any type of disability, has been an active group for over 15 years, and has recently enjoyed collaborating in activities with the residents of Kehillah Housing. 

 

For more information contact: 

Corinne Spiegel, Disabilities Inclusion Specialist, at 503-226-7079 x155 or [email protected]

 

Good Deeds Day


 

Join 700,000 volunteers in 50 countries and take part in a worldwide celebration of doing good on March 15, 2015.

 

Good Deeds Day is an annual celebration of good. The Jewish Federation of Greater Portland is coordinating our local effort to encourage everyone to come out together and give of themselves for the benefit of others. Just imagine the impact if every person does something to make a difference on that day!

 

To sign up for an available project go to www.jewishportland.org/gooddeedsday 

New Insurance Option For Counseling Services

 

JFCS is pleased to announce that Douglass Ruth, LCSW is now able to accept CareOregon clients.  Please note that every insurance plan is unique and that we are able to see clients within the context of their individual plan. Please check with your provider to ensure you understand your coverage. 


 For more information, please contact Douglass Ruth, Clinical Director, at 503-226-7079 x124.

 

Support JFCS When You Shop At Fred Meyer

 

We want to remind you that JFCS is enrolled in the Fred Meyer Community Rewards Program. You can support our work every time you shop at Fred Meyer with your Rewards Card. If you have not yet designated JFCS as your charity, all you need to do is go online to register and select organization

# 89226, Jewish Family & Child Service, as your Community Rewards organization.  

 

If you do not yet have a Rewards Card, you can sign up for one at the Customer Service Desk of any Fred Meyer store. Once you've set it up, whenever you use your Rewards Card at Freddy's, you will be helping JFCS earn a donation from Fred Meyer.


For more information, visit Fred Meyer Community Rewards Program online.

 
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