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ANNUAL REPORT2016-17At every age, at every stage,
we are here to help.
MissionGuided by the wisdom and
values of our tradition of respect for all people, Jewish Family Service of MetroWest,
New Jersey provides innovative, compassionate,
and outstanding social services to enhance the
independence and well-being of individuals and families
throughout all stages of life.
At every age, at every stage, we are here to help.
VisionJewish Family Service of MetroWest aims to be the premier Agency within the
MetroWest, New Jersey area providing for the
social services and mental health needs of the greater
community with unparalleled professionalism, humanity,
and respect for all who seek its support.
Every year, we, along with our friends, relatives, coworkers, and neighbors, are confronted by many challenges— depression, anxiety, domestic violence, food insecurities, children and teens who struggle with social, educational, or emotional stress, aging loved ones, and so much more. By offering supportive services and compassion, JFS MetroWest strives to ease life’s struggles at every age and at every stage of life.
This year, JFS MetroWest experienced its own transition as Reuben Rotman, Executive Director, left the agency, after twenty years, to pursue a new opportunity, having served in a variety of roles at JFS. Despite this, the agency launched new programs and services. JFS was appointed Essex County State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP) Coordinator and launched the Senior SNAP Initiative which screens seniors for Supplemental Nutrition Assistance. Looking ahead, we formally established Next Generation @ JFS MetroWest, an opportunity identified by my predecessor, which will help shape the future lay leadership of the agency.
This annual report provides a summary of our accomplishments from the past year, fiscal year 2016-2017, and offers a peek at the difference we’ve made in more than 7,000 community members’ lives. Through the generous support of our funders and donors, the commitment of our volunteers, and the dedication of our board members and staff, we’ve been able to ensure that those who turn to JFS MetroWest now, and those who will need us in the future, can receive client-centered mental health programs and social services. Together, we are building a stronger, healthier, more inclusive and vibrant community. Thank you for your partnership and support in this vital effort.
With my appreciation,
Marion Medow President, JFS MetroWest Board of Trustees
Dear Friends,
JFS MetroWest offers comprehensive services to assist older adults and their families in embracing the aging process. We provide information and referrals, family caregiver services which include comprehensive assessments, Geriatric Care Management and Care Consultation, as well as counseling and support groups, Holocaust Survivor services, Alzheimer’s and related dementia programs, and emergency financial assistance.
In FY 2016-2017, JFS MetroWest received grants from the State of NJ and the National Council on Aging to assist older adults in understanding and applying for Medicare Benefits through the State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP), prescription drug benefits, and supplemental nutrition assistance program benefits through the Senior SNAP Initiative. JFS MetroWest leveraged its RSVP program, which provides community service opportunities to individuals 55+, to train and develop volunteers,
stationed throughout Essex County, to work in conjunction with JFS staff, to offer screening and counseling to older adults in the community for these government programs. Two of our counselors are based in local synagogues. Counselors conduct presentations, host open enrollment events, and attend senior health fairs, all to help educate older adults in the complexities of Medicare benefits, prescription drug plans, and Medicare Savings Programs.
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Provided counseling, consultation, and support
services to over 768 older adults
141 family caregivers received support to ease the stress of assisting an
aging loved one
Provided critical support to 294 Holocaust
Survivors15 trained JFS
MetroWest SNAP volunteers screened 394 people
and completed SNAP applications for 86
Led 39 Medicare presentation / enrollment
events
24 trained SHIP volunteers counseled 971 seniors on Medicare and Prescription Drug coverage
Older Adult Services
Trained SHIP volunteers meet with older adults to explain Medicare options
SHIP and SNAP volunteers attend health fairs and senior events to educate seniors about government programs like SNAP and SHIP.
Adult ServicesJFS MetroWest’s staff of highly qualified, licensed clinicians provides
assistance to individuals, couples, and families during the most
emotionally, financially, and physically challenging times. In FY 2016-
2017, we expanded our group offerings for adults, adding groups for
individuals suffering from depression and anxiety and for adults going
through a separation or divorce.
In efforts to create a more inclusive atmosphere at JFS MetroWest,
we attended LGBTQ Leadership Training through Keshet which
resulted in a complete review of all internal policies and procedures.
We revamped all internal forms, marketing materials and created a
committee focused on this initiative.
Client Satisfaction Surveys indicated that:
91% of respondents were satisfied with services received.
91% agreed or strongly agreed that they would refer a
friend to JFS for help.
Provided counseling to
485 adults aged 19-65
Over $53,000 in emergency safety net
assistance was provided to members of the
community struggling to pay for food, medical,
housing, and utility expenses
Over $91,000 in Hebrew Free Loans were granted to 31
individuals
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Child & Adolescent ServicesJFS offers a variety of services to support the emotional well-being of children, adolescents, and parents. We assist families in ensuring that children grow into healthy individuals who can reach their full potential. We offer individual and family therapy and support groups. JFS has also offered a series of parenting programs and workshops to meet the needs of parents and children/adolescents confronting social, educational, and environmental pressures. We also provide services to schools to assist preschool through high school educators. Our school programs can include training staff or meeting directly with students.
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Provided counseling to
174 children and adolescents
Offered 6 support groups
for children and adolescents
14 community/school presentations to over 700 parents, students,
school guidance counselors, and teachers
Developed “The Hunting Ground” workshop series
which was presented 4 times to 340
students to discuss sexual assault on college
campuses
• Launched a parenting series discussing “hot” topics bi-monthly
• Offered Back to School Workshop Series for key transitions (kindergarten, middle school, high school)
• Presented “13 Reasons Why You Should Talk to Your Teen” following the controversial Netflix airing of “13 Reasons Why”
* Rachel Coalition Partner agencies: Jewish Family Service
of MetroWest, National Council of Jewish Women – Essex County Section, National
Council of Women – West Morris Section, Women’s Philanthropy
of the Jewish Federation of Greater MetroWest New Jersey, Saint Barnabas Medical Center,
Hadassah – Northern New Jersey Region, Jewish Women
International – North Atlantic Region, JCC MetroWest
Rachel CoalitionRachel Coalition is a division of Jewish Family Service of MetroWest, and a partnership of eight northern New Jersey organizations * working together to provide a variety of high quality services to assist victims of domestic violence and those living in high conflict households. Rachel Coalition offers individual counseling for victims, child-focused individual and group counseling, group services, legal assistance by attorneys in obtaining restraining orders and resolving related matters, referrals for shelter with kosher provisions, information, referral, education, and outreach.
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Provided counseling services to 271
victims of domestic violence and their children
Trained Court Advocate volunteers assisted over 2,600 victims of
domestic violence
Provided legal assistance to more
than 120 victims of domestic violence
Administered 15 domestic
violence response teams in 22 municipalities
“We would like to commend the Domestic Violence Response Team volunteers, team leaders, and county coordinators who… are there to provide assistance to members of the community when advocacy and support services for victims are critical. Their efforts in providing information, emotional support, and locating resources for victims is vital.” – Unit Head, Victim Services Unit, State of New Jersey, Office of the Attorney General, Department of Law and Public Safety
Rachel Women to Women Planning Committee with speaker Evan Stark
Rachel Coalition hosted its 2nd annual Candlelight Vigil in support of Domestic Violence Awareness Month
Rachel Coalition receives a check from DaVita
63 clients enrolled in
JFS Support Coordination
JFS Support Coordinators
collaborated with
38 service providers to
provide meaningful
programming and
services for clients
JFS MetroWest offers a variety of services for individuals with disabilities, including services for children with learning differences and specials needs. JFS also recognizes the impact of having a family member with special needs and, in partnership with Greater MetroWest ABLE, offers support groups for moms and siblings of individuals with disabilities.
The JFS Support Coordination program assists with developing tailored plans including day programs, medical supports, employment services, and social and educational opportunities for individuals deemed eligible through the State of NJ Division of Developmental Disabilities.
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Special Needs Services
Next GenerationIn FY 2016-2017, JFS formally launched Next Generation @JFS MetroWest in an effort to develop the future lay leadership of this agency. A steering committee was established, and this group then developed mission and vision statements.
Next Generation @ JFS MetroWest Steering Committee Members:
Rachel Braverman, Co- Chair
Carrie Nussbaum, Co-Chair
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Next Generation @ JFS MetroWest provides family volunteer events throughout the year
Stephanie AbrahamsLisa BeckerAmy Black
Rachel CoopermanPamela DavisRachel Davis
Rachel FishkinJessica Gantman
Emily KirshenbaumEmily Neider
Jordana Horn GordonLori RosenbaumAnna Silverman
Elana Wilf Tanzman Rachel G. Wilf
mission Guided by the mission
and virtues of JFS, Next Generation provides
individuals and families with opportunities to
become ambassadors and leaders of Jewish
Family Service of MetroWest NJ, in support of a healthy community,
through education, social and volunteer activities.
visionOur peers in the
MetroWest community will be aware of, and eager
to become involved with, engaged by and
supported through, the Next Generation of
Jewish Family Service of MetroWest NJ.
Volunteer Services JFS MetroWest offers a wide range of meaningful volunteer opportunities. Our staff matches individual interests and talents to community needs to ensure a beneficial experience for all.
JFS offers B’nai Mitzvah projects and adult volunteer opportunities, including Listen to Children and Friend Advocate, and Rachel Coalition volunteer possibilities. The RSVP Center of Essex & Hudson Counties is sponsored by JFS MetroWest and is a comprehensive community service organization for individuals 55 years of age and over. This year, under the RSVP umbrella, JFS launched new volunteer initiatives for older adults: counseling Medicare recipients through the State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP), screening seniors through the Senior Supplemental Nutrition Assistance (SNAP) Initiative (formerly known as food stamps), and reading books to public school children in grades K-2 through our Reading Buddies program.
121 RSVP Reading Buddies volunteers served 688 children in Essex
& Hudson Counties
RSVP volunteers served over 12,500 hours in their communities in Essex
and Hudson Counties.
51 RSVP volunteers made 2000 emergency
kits at 3 separate Disaster Preparedness events
JFS holiday volunteers delivered 620 food packages to isolated
older adults
JFS collaborated with 5 agencies on mitzvah projects for
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RSVP volunteers assembled 400 disaster kits for Bloomfield area older adults. This was one of several disaster preparedness events RSVP coordinated in Fiscal Year 2016/17.
For Good Deeds Day, volunteers made chocolate covered matzoh and cards which they delivered to older adult clients of JFS.
Conference on Material Claims Against Germany
Corporation for National and Community Service
Essex County Division of Senior Services
Federal Emergency Management Fund (FEMA)
Greater Newark Holiday Fund
Healthcare Foundation of New Jersey
Hudson County Area on Aging
Investors Foundation
IOLTA Fund of the Bar of NJ
Iris Teen Tzedakah Fund
JCC Memory Center
Jewish Community Foundation of Greater MetroWest NJ
Jewish Federation of Greater MetroWest NJ
Jewish Women’s Foundation of NJ
Livingston Municipal Alliance Committee (LMAC)
National Council on Aging
Sharsheret
State of NJ: Victims of Crime Act, Victim Assistance Grant, Domestic Violence Response Team
TJX Foundation
United Way of Northern New Jersey
WebMD Health Foundation
Joseph and Yetta Weisberger Fund for the Aged, Poor, and Needy
Wilf Family Foundation
We gratefully acknowledge our 2016-17 International, Federal, State, County,
Municipal and Foundation Funding Partners:
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"Alan and I joined JFS Major Gifts Society at its inception
in 2012. It was somewhat of a step up for us, but in
thinking about it, we realized that JFS is a “one stop
shopping” for so much that we care about. As the JFS
slogan goes “At every age, at every stage, we are here to
help.” JFS provides so many important, innovative and
creative services for those in our community. We love that
the staff are outstanding. We love that JFS takes care of
people in our own back yard. Having lived long enough and
having had experiences with our own parents, children,
siblings, and grandchildren, we see the immediate value
of these services. We love the one stop shopping aspect in another way. Through MGS, we support the JFS
and Rachel Coalition Friends campaigns, fundraisers, ad
journals, etc. in one easy donation.” ”
– Melanie Levitan, President Elect, JFS Board
Established in 2012, the JFS Major Gifts Society is comprised of leadership donors who, in a given year, make a minimum contribution of $10,000 or more to support JFS MetroWest or a particular JFS MetroWest program. Members of the JFS Major Gifts Society help JFS to fulfill its mission of providing innovative, compassionate, and outstanding social services to enhance the independence and well-being of individuals and families throughout all stages of life.
In FY 2016-17, the JFS Major Gifts Society campaign raised $593,042 of which $195,591, including $56,607 for Rachel Coalition, was designated to specific services or programs of the agency.
Thank you to the members of the JFS Major Gift Society (through 6/30/17).
$100,000 and above
The David Tepper Charitable Foundation
$25,000 - $49,999
Andrea G. and Bryan Bier
Audrey Gaelen
Ellen and Donald Legow
Lisa and Erik Lindauer
Maxine Myers
Carrie and Jed Nussbaum
Sylvia and David Steiner
$10,000 - $24,999
Anonymous (1)
Herman Blackman
Elizabeth and Gerald Cohen
Fred Cohen
Betsy and Phil Darivoff
Nancy and Robert Eskow
Thelma and Richard Florin
Ellen and Curtis Foster
Paul Funk
Melanie and Steven Glass
Ellen and David Hyman
Lois Lautenberg
Eta and Mark Levenson
Melanie and Alan Levitan
Susan and Mitchell Lieberman
Gina and Kenneth Mandelbaum
Carol P. and Robert Marcus
Shelley and Josef Paradis
Sandi and Mark Rosenbaum
Marian and Rob Stern
Rebecca and Aaron Weitman
The Zeller Family
Linda and Jeffrey Zissu
Major Gifts Society 2016-2017
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Melanie and Alan Levitan
Create a Jewish Legacy is a partnership program of the Harold Grinspoon Foundation and the Jewish Community Foundation of Greater MetroWest NJ which assists communities
across North America in promoting legacy giving to benefit local Jewish organizations. JFS MetroWest was one of many agencies and synagogues to apply and selected to participate.
Every day, JFS MetroWest responds to those in need in our community. Every year, we help more than 7,000 people. We serve as the 9-1-1 for our local Jewish community; ensuring a prompt, professional and comprehensive response for those who may be struggling with a personal conflict as well as for those who find themselves in crisis, with nowhere else to turn.
Our Legacy Donors are a group of individuals just like you who want to ensure that people and families who are struggling will always have a place to receive the support they need to live with dignity and security.
Create A Jewish Legacy
“ Jewish Family Service was founded in 1861 and has been serving numerous generations for the past 156 years. My family and I see the legacy program as one important way to insure the continued strength and commitment of JFS for future generations. Legacy giving honors those who have come before us and engages our families to better understand and support the programs that JFS provides to the greater Metrowest community. ”
— Fred Cohen
Thank you to all of the JFS MetroWest Legacy supporters (through 6/30/17).
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Anonymous (3)Elizabeth and Gerald Cohen
Ellin (z”l) and Fred CohenBarbara Drench
Michael ElchonessNancy and Robert EskowEllen and Steven FishmanJoyce and Bill FriedmanEllen and Alan Goldner
Ruthella and Jerry Harwood (z”l)Lois Kaish
Ellen and Donald LegowMelanie and Alan LevitanCarol and Robert Marcus
Jed Marcus
Anita MillmanMaxine Myers
Carrie and Jed NussbaumMarsha and Ron Rickles
Sandi RosenbaumReuben RotmanJayne Sayovitz
Bart A. SchneidermanBarbara SebiriKaren Secular
Leonard SolondzMarian SternAaron Wolff
Sheri and Robert WolfsonJudy and Harvey Zeller
Fred Cohen, JFS Legacy Society Member with his grandson.
$100,000 and more David Tepper Charitable Foundation $25,000 - $49,999 Andrea G. and Bryan Bier Audrey Gaelen Ellen and Donald Legow Lisa and Erik Lindauer Maxine Myers Carrie and Jed Nussbaum Sylvia and David Steiner $10,000 - $24,999 Anonymous (1)Herman Blackman Elizabeth and Gerald Cohen Fred Cohen Betsy and Phil Darivoff Nancy and Robert Eskow Thelma and Richard Florin Ellen and Curtis Foster Paul Funk Melanie and Steven Glass Ellen and David Hyman Lois Lautenberg Eta and Mark Levenson Melanie and Alan Levitan Susan and Mitchell Lieberman Gina and Kenneth Mandelbaum Carol and Robert Marcus Shelley and Josef Paradis Sandi and Mark Rosenbaum Marian and Rob Stern Rebecca and Aaron Weitman The Zeller Family Jeffrey and Linda Zissu
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PROFESSIONAL STAFF:Senior Management:
Reuben D. Rotman, Executive DirectorJayne L. Sayovitz, LCSW, Assistant Executive Director
Ellen King, Chief Financial OfficerAnita Millman, Director of Development
Amy Savin, Coordinator of Administration
OFFICERSMarion Medow, President
Melanie Levitan, President ElectSteven J. Glass, Vice PresidentLisa Lindauer, Vice President
Carrie Nussbaum, Vice PresidentSandra Rosenbaum, Vice President
Michael Elchoness, TreasurerAndrea G. Bier, Secretary
Nancy Eskow, Immediate Past President
Shari BrantLisa K. BuberFred Cohen
Thelma FlorinBrynn FriedmanJoyce Friedman
Tara HalpernTanya HelfandLinda JacobsJill Johnson
Merle KalishmanSteven Kany
Stephen LampfMitchell Lieberman
Avram Lyon
Jed MarcusRobert MarcusIsabel MargolinLeslie MayeshMaxine MyersJean L. RichRon RicklesPeter Sayre
Barbara SebiriJeff ShapiroDavid Sorkin
Sharon SpindelAaron Wolff
Rita Yohalem
2016-2017 Board of Trustees
TRUSTEESWilliam AbramsAbner Benisch*Bernard Bloom*
Alan GebroeGeorge Grumbach*
Jerry Harwood*David M. Hyman
Steven KlinghofferAllen Levithan
Carol P. MarcusPearl Schlossman Pall
David Pogash*
Julian Reichman*Gabriel Rich*
Howard Rosen*Bart SchneidermanAlvin Schottenfeld*Curt Silbermann*Leonard SolondzMarian Z. SternHarvey R. Zeller
*of blessed memory
PAST PRESIDENTS
Department Directors:Shari Bloomberg, LCSW, Clinical Director, Domestic
Violence ServicesSara Mendez Emma, LCSW, Clinical Director, Child &
Adolescent ServicesSuzanne Groisser, JD, Director, Domestic Violence
Legal ServicesLauren Hennion, LCSW, Clinical Director, Adult Services
and ComplianceSusan Schechter, LCSW, Clinical Director, Older Adult
Services
Program Managers:Suzy Berman, LSW, Director, Volunteer ServicesKimberly Colchamiro, MBA, Marketing ManagerStephanie Grove, LSW, Program Director, Retired &
Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) Center of Essex and Hudson Counties
Sylvia Heller, MPH, Coordinator of Community Programming
Alyson Kaplan, LCSW, Manager, Care Consultation Program
Maggie McCourt, BS, Manager, Support Coordination Program
Arleen Muney, Grants Manager, Rachel Coalition Malkie Ratzker, Coordinator, Hebrew Free Loan of New
Jersey Jodi Rosenberg, Grants Manager, JFS MetroWest
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Public Support and Revenue
Private and public grants ....................................2,608,753 Contributions ............................................................1,123,608 Client fees .................................................................. 470,492 Investment income .................................................. 724,650 Jewish Federation ....................................................475,000 Other ................................................................................ 75,145
Total Revenue ..................................................5,477,649
Management Efficiency
Direct service and programs ............................. 4,094,614 Development and marketing ..................................117,453 Administration ...........................................................915,248
Total Expenses ................................................ 5,127,315
Program Expenses
Family and children services ...............................1,203,617 Older adult services..............................................2,126,983 Domestic violence ................................................... 764,014
Total Program Expenses ............................... 4,094,614
Financials 2016-2017
Private and public grants Contributions Client fees
Investment income Jewish Federation Other
Family and children services Older adult services Domestic violence
Direct service and programs Development and marketing Administration
TOTAL REVENUE EXCLUDING INVESTMENT INCOME .................................................4,752,999 TOTAL EXPENSES .................................................................................................................5,127,315 CHANGE IN NET ASSETS BEFORE INVESTMENT INCOME ........................................... (374,316)
INVESTMENT INCOME ..........................................................................................................724,650
TOTAL CHANGE IN NET ASSETS .........................................................................................350,334
Annual Report Editor: Kimberly Colchamiro, Marketing Manager
Design: Sarah Rudisill, Rudisill Graphic Design
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