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Congrats to Scholarship Recipients!
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The College Financial Aid Program committee recently announced the recipients of several scholarships.
THE JACK W. AND SHIRLEY J. BERGER SCHOLARS FUND
The Jack W.and Shirley J. Berger Scholars Fund was established to assist and encourage students entering college to attain academic excellence within a secular institution.
- Steven Friedman-Romell
- Gregory Friedberg
- Andrew Huang
- Heather Neifert
- Elliott Small
- Irina Vatamanu
- Yixuan Wang
YODA NEWTON "SHARE THE LUV" SCHOLARSHIP
The Yoda Newton "Share the Luv" Scholarship was established to financially assist students who have faced adversity or taken the initiative to volunteer their time to help others in need.
- Rachel Lubinger
- David Utis
MORRIS ABRAMS AWARD IN INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS
The Morris Abrams Award in International Relations was established in memory of Morris Abrams who devoted much of his time and energy to civic affairs, including international understanding and world peace. It is hoped that scholarship recipients will further the principles and ideals to which Mr. Abrams was dedicated.
- Michael Baskin - The Fletcher School, Tufts University
The College Financial Aid Program is made possible with support from the Jewish Federation of Cleveland, JFSA Donor Named Scholarships, individual donors and student loan repayments. Additional scholarship recipients will be announced in September.
Contact Heather Adelstein for more information about the JFSA College Financial Aid Program.
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JFSA's Gilda Katz and Sheri Sax escorted a group of Holocaust Survivors to the dedication ceremony of the Ohio Holocaust & Liberators Memorial in Columbus on Monday, June 2nd. The trip was made possible with support from the Jewish Federation of Cleveland and Ohio Jewish Communities.
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Ascentia Residential Clients enjoy an exciting game of Bingo at The Park Synagogue staff on May 18th. The Synagogue invited the group as part of their annual Mitzvah Day Project.
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Volunteers and close friends Lori Frankel and Stephanie Weider spent Friday, May 23rd preparing camper kits for the JFSA Campership Program. This is the second year the dynamic duo have worked together to order supplies and assemble the kits which are filled with camp essentials such as beach towels, bug spray, and sheets.
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JFSA Awarded Saltzman Youth Panel Grants
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The 2013-14 Maurice Saltzman Youth Panel of the Jewish Federation of Cleveland recommended grants to 12 local organizations, including JFSA, for crucial programs in the Jewish and general communities. The group awarded funds to Alyson's Place - JFSA Medical Clinic for medical equipment and the Hebrew Shelter Home for kosher food.
Panel members, selected through a competitive application process, meet seven times throughout the school year. They create a Request for Proposals, review grant applications, learn about consensus decision-making and, in the end, have a tremendous impact on programs and organizations which improve the lives of others.
JFSA thanks the Saltzman Youth Panel for this funding which will support important client programs.
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Alyson's Place - JFSA Medical Clinic
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Welcome Dr. Jill Miller and Mary Knowles
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Dr. Jill Miller
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JFSA welcomes Dr. Jill Chavinson Miller as a new physician in Alyson's Place Medical Clinic! She joins Dr. Darci Friedman in providing quality health care to JFSA clients.
Dr. Miller has been a practicing physician with University Hospitals for 15 years and has been named one of the Top Doctors by Cleveland Magazine for the past four years.
Dr. Miller graduated with distinction with her B.S. from the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor. She graduated from the Case Western Reserve School of Medicine in Cleveland, Ohio where she was awarded the Henry Perlmutter award for most outstanding student in radiological studies. She completed her internship and residency at MetroHealth Medical Center in Internal Medicine with some extra training in Emergency Medicine. Dr. Miller is board certified in Internal Medicine and is a member of the American Board of Internal Medicine as well as the Academy of Medicine of Cleveland and Northern Ohio, and the Urgent Care Association of America.
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Mary Knowles
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Mary Knowles also joins Alyson's Place Medical Clinic as a Physician Assistant. Mrs. Knowles received her B.S. in Medicine from the University of Iowa School of Medicine and an MBA from Case Western Reserve University (CWRU). She has worked for the Cleveland VA Medical Center in primary care and women's health for 20 years. Prior to the VA, she worked at Mt. Sinai as a Senior Cardiology Coordinator.
Mrs. Knowles has a strong background in serving individuals with mental illness and has extensive experience in cardiovascular care, preventive health, diabetes, geriatrics, renal, neurological, pulmonary, gastrointestinal, and urology. At the VA she was team leader for the Goal Sharing Project from 2003-2011 and also is a Nurse Practitioner preceptor for CWRU.
Call 216.755.1005 to learn more about
Alyson's Place Medical Clinic.
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Announcing the 2014-2015 Know Abuse™ Cast and Advisory Panel
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The Know Abuse™ Teen Dating Violence Prevention and Outreach program recently announced its new cast and advisory panel for the 2014-2015 school year.
2014-2015 Know Abuse Cast & Advisory Panel
*Returning Know Abuse™ Members
Graduating seniors leaving the program this year include Jerad Williams, Lucy Richman, David Parker, Cedric Maye, Bentzion Goldman, Monica Nemeth, Michaela Burke, and Nicole Caine.
"It's bittersweet to see our seniors move on from the program, but I know the program will have a great year with both the new and returning cast and Advisory Panel members!" says Know Abuse™ Prevention Coordinator Amanda Leb, who leaves this July to pursue her Master's degree in Nursing at Rush University Medical Center in Chicago. JFSA welcomes Leah Weiss-Caruso and Darius Stubbs as the new coordinator and play director of the program. Both will be profiled in an upcoming issue of JFSA Connections.
JFSA Know Abuse™ Program
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Two Named Kim Chapman Young Adult Volunteer of the Year
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On Thursday, May 1st JFSA honored its young adult volunteers with a special dinner and awards ceremony. This year two outstanding volunteers were presented with the Kim Chapman Young Adult Volunteer Award: Jerad Williams and Dana Stratz
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Jerad and Dana accept their awards from Linda Chapman and her granddaughter Kaylee.
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Jerad, a senior at Brush High School, has been a valued member of JFSA's Know Abuse™ Teen Dating Outreach and Prevention program for the past 3 years. "Jerad goes out of his way to make the other volunteers feel welcome and is always available to give advice and help in respect to acting, training sessions, and beyond," explains Know Abuse™ coordinator Amanda Leb. "It is evident that he is passionate about the Know Abuse™ mission and he eloquently demonstrates that passion when he speaks with other students."
Dana is a volunteer with JFSA's Horvitz YouthAbility program. According to YouthAbility Coordinator Heidi Solomon, Dana has volunteered with nearly every YouthAbility activity, and always has a smile on her face. "It is not the amount of volunteering that she does which makes her special - it is the incredible spirit and joy she brings to every experience which makes her unique," explains Heidi. "Dana takes a sincere interest in others. She is a mentor, guide, and friend to our YouthAbility participants."
Kim Chapman(of blessed memory)was a courageous young woman whose positive attitude and dedication to helping others was inspiring to all who knew her. The Kim Chapman Young Adult Volunteer Award is proudly established in Kim's memory to honor a young adult who exemplifies the values cherished by Kim.
Congratulations to our wonderful volunteers!
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3rd Annual Client Art Exhibit and Performance Night a Great Success
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George Julian, dressed in Renaissance-style clothing, stands next to his poem written for the Client Art Exhibit.
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JFSA's Client Art Exhibit and Performance Night, "Renaissance Reborn," began its summer long tour at the Maltz Museum of Jewish Heritage on Tuesday, May 6th.
Ascentia and PLAN art therapy groups explored a Renaissance theme focusing on the flourish of growth and change during that time period. Clients and members learned about the art, drama, scientific inventions, architecture, fashion, and culture of the Renaissance.
Over 65 people attended the Performance Night which showcased client artwork including paintings and poetry. Clients also lectured on what they have learned about the Renaissance and performed original musical pieces.
"The Client Art Exhibit is the highlight of our year," explains PLAN's Holistic Recovery Coordinator Jacquie Houser. "We have such a great planning and preparing for this event and the result is always something very special."
The exhibit will be on display next at the ADAMHS board located 2012 W. 25th Street, 6th Floor, Cleveland 44113 between June 2nd - 13th.
The Client Art Exhibit is supported in part by the residents of Cuyahoga County through a public grant from Cuyahoga Arts & Culture.
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Left to right: Dillard's Events Manager Jerry Talamantes, JFSA Board Member Trish Adler, and JFSA's Families at Risk Executive Director Ginny Galili.
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The Calvin Klein fashion show event "StyleWise" debuted at Dillard's Beachwood Place as a fundraising benefit for JFSA's Families at Risk programs on Friday, May 9th.
The interactive presentation was the first of its kind and featured a runway fashion show, preceded by a talk on Calvin Klein's iconic style and trends of the season. The audience also got in on the action, helping to dress the runway models in their favorite Calvin Klein pieces.
"We were delighted to partner with JFSA Cleveland to present "StyleWise," and most especially to spotlight the dedicated support that JFSA offers to families from all cultural backgrounds who are in need," said Michael Adams, Dillard's Beachwood Place store manager. "It was a special show with unique merchandise specifically selected for the event."
"We are grateful to Dillard's Beachwood for helping raise awareness in our community about the increasing need to help families who are in crisis, especially families who are affected by domestic violence and homelessness," said Ginny Galili, Executive Director of JFSA's Families at Risk division.
JFSA Families at Risk Services.
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