Also, Ann Thoresen and Sharon Simon have been employed for 20 years and Marie Reyes-Canales for 25 years at JFS. Erin Bowes, Stacy McDonald, and Jessica Reinhardt were acknowledged for 15 years of service. In addition, Yesenia Pedroza was recognized for 10 years at JFS. Sheila Concepcion, Rita Conti, Brittany French, Patience James, Vanessa King, Lauren Lodato, Michael O’Brien, Christina Swank, Kathryn Turcotte and Lillian Elsohn Whitcraft celebrate five years of service at JFS. With nearly 175 staff members, JFS Chief Operating Officer Ann Thoresen recognized staff members celebrating anniversaries with the agency. Despite working three jobs, Paula readily volunteered 111 hours to help those in need. “During the past two years, when many people were sheltering in place, Paula was out in the community delivering groceries and meals to older adults. JFS Volunteer Services Supervisor Vanessa Smith announced Paula Koiro as the 2022 Volunteer of the Year. Volunteers are the backbone of the agency and in 2021, JFS had 104 volunteers who donated 3,575 hours with friendly visits, grocery shopping and delivery, assisting at special events, sorting and stacking products in the food pantry and more. Beth also recognized the agency’s more than 65 Life & Legacy donors who selected to leave a legacy in their will, trust, retirement account, or life insurance policy to JFS. In addition, Joseph thanked TD Charitable Fund, Fitzpatrick, Bongiovanni & Kelly, and Mutual of America for increasing their generous funding support. Goldstein Funeral Home & Monuments, and Visiting Angels. Sarah is on several fundraising committees and serves as Secretary on the JFS Board of Directors.” He added, “Sarah and her husband, Daniel, are committed to building a strong Jewish community for future generations.”Īs the meeting progressed, JFS Senior Director of Communications & Donor Relations Beth Joseph welcomed and thanked new agency donors – The Lynn & Charles Kramer Family Fund, Debbi & Michael Bass, Arlene Groch, Esq., Atlantic City Electric, Janet & Kenneth Grossman, J.S. As he shared, “Sarah’s mother instilled a commitment to care for people in the community and do what you can to make it a better place. Photograph provided by Jewish Family Service of Atlantic & Cape May Counties.ĭuring the meeting, current JFS Board President Joel Caplan presented Sarah Rosenthal with the prestigious President’s Award for her commitment to the betterment of the community and agency. at the JFS Annual Meeting for becoming an agency donor. Goldstein Funeral Home and Monuments, Inc. Jewish Family Service Chief Executive Officer Andrea Steinberg (left), and JFS Senior Director of Communications and Donor Relations Beth Joseph (right), recognize Jason Goldstein, owner of J.S. Maven, Victor Moreno, Roslyn Talley and James “Skip” Williams. Then, JFS Chief Impact Officer Laura Rodgers welcomed Alex Marino, chair of JFS’ Community Advisory Board, to recognize the newest members of this entity – Adam Barker, Esq., Vernon Lawrence, The Honorable Susan F. The agency also extended a heartfelt thank you for their hard work and support to outgoing Board members Joel Frankel and Jeffrey Vasser. In addition, he swore in Mark Sandson for a two-year Board term and Colin Bell for a three-year Board term. They included: Charles Kramer, Robin Pincus- Shields, Adam R. At JFS, we work diligently to plan, strategize, build relationships and secure funds to assure that we collectively achieve our mission and vision every day,” said Andrea Steinberg, JFS chief executive officer.Īt the dinner, JFS Past President Marc Lowenstein swore in four new JFS Board members who each serve a oneyear term.
“During my tenure over the past 16 years, the agency has made significant strides based on our strengths and desired impact to help the people and communities we serve. At the program, hosted on June 16, attendees heard about the state of the agency and its continuing evolution and growth as well as installations, donor recognition, volunteer appreciation and staff awards. This year, the Jewish Family Service Annual Meeting provided an opportunity for staff, Board members, volunteers and donors to come together in-person for the first time in two years. Photograph provided by Jewish Family Service of Atlantic & Cape May Counties.
Last year, Koiro volunteered 111 hours, delivering groceries and meals to older adults. Jewish Family Service Volunteer Services Supervisor Vanessa Smith (left) and JFS Retired Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) Coordinator Mary DeMarco (right) congratulate Paula Koiro on being presented with the 2022 Volunteer of the Year Award at the JFS Annual Meeting.
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