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Jewish Vocational Service 2012 Annual Report

helping people work their way through life

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Jewish Vocational Service 2012 Annual Report1

JVS CHICAGo SERVICES

EMPLOYMENT SERVICES

Career Moves

Funded through the Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Chicago, Career Moves at JVS Chicago is a comprehensive Career Development Center, staffed by dedicated counselors, that delivers innovative programs to job seekers. The Center encourages, supports and empowers professional and skilled job seekers throughout the job search process, working with entry-level to executives of all ages and demograph-ics. Additional funding provides on-the-job training scholarships to clients from the former Soviet Union.

Senior Services

Low-income seniors gain valuable mar-ketable skills by working in subsidized employment. Seniors explore their career goals while providing an essential benefit to host non-profit organizations. Funding is provided by Senior Service America, Inc. through the federal Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP). Funding from the Retirement Research Founda-tion provides support for a dedicated Employer Service Representative to develop job leads, engage seniors in job readiness training and assist with placement and retention services.

Adult Services

Career counseling and guidance, work readiness, supported employment, job coaching and retention services pro-vide the foundation for JVS placement services for individuals with disabilities and for adults with significant challeng-es to employment. In addition, JVS provides much needed employment services to individuals who are deaf and hard of hearing. Funding streams include the Illinois Department of Rehabilitation Services (DRS) and the City of Chicago (CDBG).

Youth Services

Workforce Investment Act funding from the Chicago-Cook Workforce Partnership and the Kane County Department of Employment and Education allows JVS to provide job placement services to youth with disabilities and other at-risk youth. Volunteer experiences to gain expo-sure to the world of work, job coach-ing, mentoring, internships, and job placement services enable JVS youth to explore relevant career pathways. Additional funding from United Way of Lake County allows JVS to place youth with disabilities in internships with the goal of competitive employment.

CONTRACT SERVICES

While working at a state or federal office site, more than 100 participants with disabilities receive on-the-job skills training in facilities management, copy operations, mailroom services, ware-housing or janitorial training. Funding is provided by seven federal and four state agencies at 18 distinct locations throughout metropolitan Chicago.

SMALL BUSINESS SERVICES

Duman Entrepreneurship Center

An endowment from the late philan-thropist, Louis Duman, makes possible core small business services of busi-ness education, one-on-one technical assistance, financial capabilities training (credit building) and access to capital through private loan funds and tradi-tional lenders. Mentoring expertise for business owners in the areas of law, accounting, manufacturing, licensing, and environmental issues is provided to clients seeking to start or expand their small businesses. Additional funding streams support this vast array of small business services.

TRAINING & EDUCATIoN

English as a Second Language (ESL) and Adult Basic Education (ABE)

Refugees and immigrants tradition-ally have sought language acquisition and workplace acculturation from JVS. Students learn vocational English in preparation for employment and civic participation. Funding is provided by the Illinois Community College Board. Additional funding from the Secretary of State provides volunteer student tutors and mentors. The Lloyd A. Fry Foundation provides funding for the ESL bridge to healthcare careers program. The Robert McCormick Foundation provides funding for adult basic education training to assist healthcare students increase their literacy and numeracy levels.

Digital Literacy

JVS Community Technology Centers provide access to basic computer skills training for those individuals with no computer skills and advanced training for those seeking Microsoft certifications. A new program launch of Cisco Certified Entry Networking Technician (CCENT) certification will begin in the fall of 2012.

Healthcare

Home Health Aide and Pharmacy Technician training programs are geared to prepare today’s job seekers for entry-level allied health careers. Funding for home health is provided from the state (Title XX), the City (CDBG) and the federal government (HHS). Funding for pharm tech is provided through DHHS (US Depart-ment of Health & Human Services, Health Professions opportunity Grant) funds as well as through the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic opportunity.

Jewish Vocational Service 2012 Annual Report 1

Dear Friends and Supporters,

Fiscal Year 2012 was a turnaround year for JVS that featured new and improved services for the Jewish and general communities, and above all, a sustained commitment to the critical JVS mission of providing quality employment services. But there is much more to be proud of:

We have expanded the number ■

of career counselors and added an improved capacity for job placement services. Staff surpassed the job placement goal for the year to prove the point.

We have forged working relation- ■

ships with the Hebrew Theological College and the Blitstein Institute for Women to provide employment services to their graduating students.

We have developed a partnership ■

with Jewish Child and Family Services to provide employment experiences and work readiness education to transitioning youth.

We offered acclaimed career educa- ■

tion programs, delivering expert career information to seniors seeking to transition to today’s job market, to career changers in need of rebrand-ing and new career identities, and to professionals and executives looking for promotion and growth.

We successfully expanded our em- ■

ployment services for those who are deaf and hard of hearing. In recogni-tion of the outstanding work done

by our professional staff, increased funding from the Illinois Department of Rehabilitation Services enabled this expansion.

The Duman Entrepreneurship Center ■

partnered with the City of Chicago to implement its Annual Small Busi-ness Plan Competition for new and existing small business owners. The Center also provided hundreds of clients with credit building services, customized business support and access to workshops, business capital, and professional mentoring.

our Senior Aide Program provided ■

support to Jewish communal agencies valued at more than $200,000 annually.

The JVS brand grew both internally ■

and externally with the launch of a new website, the addition of a wide range of social media outlets to our existing networking capabilities, and the creation of an Agency newsletter.

The Fiscal Year 2012 successes clearly are many. The question remains, “What lies ahead?”

We are planning to launch a Cisco ■

certification training program as a first step towards a career in the technology industry.

We anticipate that our Pharmacy ■

Technician training program will move to Skokie in the near future, providing additional job skill training and employment to members of the Jewish community.

We will continue to expand our ■

employment service capacity, devel-oping outplacement services for non-profit agencies, as well as the capacity to provide our employers with management and executive level search strategies.

We are planning to launch a career test- ■

ing and counseling program targeted to young adults who have graduated from college and have not yet created a practical and viable career plan.

We will establish a position of Director ■

of Quality Assurance to achieve the highest level of service and contract compliance possible in order to meet and exceed the expectations of our clients, our funders, and ourselves.

We are increasing our commitment ■

to our staff’s professional develop-ment, ensuring that JVS remains at the forefront of career services, business education and innovative job coaching, programming and placement services.

JVS stands proud, productive and vital in its service to the Jewish and general community as it has throughout its 128-year history. our longevity lies with the support of our donors and funders, the dedicated service of our Board of Directors, our caring volunteers, our professional staff who provide countless hours of client services, and our community members who trust us to listen, to develop relevant programs and to deliver career changing results. To all of you we offer our deepest appreciation.

A MESSAGE To THE CoMMUNITY

Richard D. RotbergExEcutivE DirEctor

Elaine Saphier FoxPrEsiDEnt


CareerMoves

Patience and Perseverance Pay off

Rob Lipka was a well-

established professional

who worked at a mid-sized

accounting firm when his

position was eliminated.

His specialty was in cost

segregation, an improvement

strategy that accelerates

depreciation deductions to

reduce Federal income taxes.

Because Rob’s career choice

had such a high level of

expertise and specialization,

he knew his job search would

take extra time and effort. But

he didn’t think it would take

as long as it did. His initial

networking group disbanded

and after several months of

searching, Rob heard about

JVS Chicago and the Jewish

Employment Network (JEN).

“The JEN group is a safe place

for members to come and

discuss their job search without

criticism or rejection,” says

Laurie Rosen, facilitator of JEN.

Rob attended the group every

Thursday morning for a year

and learned how to perfect his

“elevator speech” and define

his career identity. “When

I met Laurie and other JEN

members, I knew I had found

the right group,” says Rob.

“My group of 10-20

professionals offered not

only sound career advice but

emotional support as well. To

this day, they hold a special

place in my heart.”

Career Moves

Funded through the Jewish Federation of

Metropolitan Chicago, Career Moves at JVS Chicago

is a comprehensive Career Development Center,

staffed by dedicated counselors, that delivers

innovative programs to job seekers. The Center

encourages, supports and empowers professional

and skilled job seekers throughout the job search

process, working with entry-level to executives of

all ages and demographics. Additional funding

provides on-the-job training scholarships to clients

from the former Soviet Union.

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In addition to JEN, Rob

met a recruiter specializing

in accounting and cost

segregation, and arranged

an initial meeting with Baker

Tilly, a full-service accounting,

consulting, tax, and advisory

firm. He knew right away that

Baker Tilly was where he wanted

to work but again didn’t realize

his patience would be tested.

Rob began his own consulting

practice while remaining

persistent with Baker Tilly.

“Finally, after a year and a half

of several interviews and internal

restructurings at Baker Tilly, Rob

landed a job as their Manager

of Cost Segregation. “It was

worth the wait,” says Rob.

“They value my contribution.”

Says Laurie, “Rob is the most

personable and persistent

person I have

ever met. He

understood

his niche

position and

never gave

up on what

he wanted

to do.”

Throughout

his job search, Rob kept a

structured schedule which

included exercising regularly

three days a week and staying

active in his synagogue, Beth

Judea in Long Grove, Illinois.

“I made life-long friends

through the JEN group and

now am a member of its

alumni group.

Together with

my family, I had

a great support

system which

enabled me to

stay positive

while I was

unemployed,”

says Rob. “Not

every day is sunny, but with

the right attitude your days get

brighter and it all pays off.”

“The JEN group is a safe place

for members to come and discuss their job search without criticism

or rejection.”


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4

Entrepreneurship Creates Jobs in Communities

After three years as a

bilingual business analyst

and credit builder advisor

for the Illinois Small Business

Development Center/Duman

Entrepreneurship Center at JVS

Chicago, Nancy Kalinowski

became motivated to start

her own business. Her passion

had always been her yoga

practice, specifically Bikram or

“hot“ yoga which creates many

benefits to both mind and

body/increased vitality and

mental clarity, weight loss and

reduced stress.

“Although I enjoyed working with

other entrepreneurs at the Duman

Center, it became clear to me

that I should follow my passion

and open my own business,” says

Nancy. “I was inspired by the staff

and my Duman clients to take the

next step in my own life and

I have never looked back.”

Nancy’s first step was to take a

nine-week Bikram yoga teacher

training/certification class in Los

Angeles. She continued working

part-time at JVS while teaching

yoga. “The coaching and

guidance I provided my clients in

return gave me the confidence to

move forward with my personal

plan,” comments Nancy. “I

received incredible support and

priceless information from the

Duman Entrepreneurship Center.”


An endowment from the late philanthropist, Louis

Duman, makes possible core small business services

of business education, one-on-one technical

assistance, financial capabilities training (credit

building) and access to capital through private loan

funds and traditional lenders. Mentoring expertise

for business owners in the areas of law, accounting,

manufacturing, licensing, and environmental issues

is provided to clients seeking to start or expand

their small businesses. Additional funding streams

support this vast array of small business services.

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Not only did Nancy open the

doors to Bikram Yoga oak Park,

but she also gave birth to her

son, Isaac, soon

thereafter. “I

knew I had to

have a flexible

schedule to

be both a

mother and an

entrepreneur

and the yoga

studio provided

the perfect

balance.” Today the studio has

11 yoga instructors teaching

a constant flow of clients with

hundreds taking classes on a

monthly basis.


Director, Donna Rockin, helped

Nancy with her small business

plan,

provided

her in-depth

analysis of

her cash flow,

assisted her

with access

to start-up

capital and

secured pro-

bono legal

assistance to help her negotiate

her studio lease. Says Donna,

“Not only is Nancy an amazing

person, but she was like a

sponge when it came to soaking

up best business practices.”

“I was inspired by the staff and my Duman clients to

take the next step in my own life

and I have never looked back.”

The Duman Center helps brick

and mortar stores, online and

home-based businesses grow

and create jobs throughout

Chicago communities. The

ability to provide small business

owners with the tools to build

their dreams is the essence of

JVS’ mission of helping people

work their way through life.


YouthServices

6

Youth Training Program Builds Self-Confidence

Michael Artz is one of the

many young people whose

lives have been changed by the

JVS Youth Services program.

Before JVS, Michael, who has

autism, had only been able

to find volunteer work. After

attending a presentation about

the many services JVS provides

to youth with disabilities,

Michael and his mother

allowed themselves to believe

that despite his autism, Michael

would find a job.

Michael enrolled immediately

in the Youth Services program

and received academic tutoring

and customized coaching in job

search strategies. He met with his

JVS counselor once a week at the

library to work on perfecting his

job skills. JVS Employer Services

Representative, Anna Froustis,

has seen tremendous growth

in Michael’s job readiness skills.

“In the beginning, Michael had

difficulty mastering his mock

interview skills,” says Anna. “His

dedication and hard work enabled

him to successfully secure a paid

internship at TJ Maxx, two days

a week, four hours each day, for

twelve weeks.” once his internship

ended, Michael was offered a

permanent part-time position.

His tasks at work include unloading

trucks and boxes, working in the

storage room, and organizing

racks and shelves. His mother

cannot help but rave at the

Youth Services

Workforce Investment Act funding from the

Chicago-Cook Workforce Partnership and the

Kane County Department of Employment and

Education allows JVS to provide job placement

services to youth with disabilities and other

at-risk youth. Volunteer experiences to gain

exposure to the world of work, job coaching,

mentoring, internships, and job placement

services enable JVS youth to explore relevant

career pathways. Additional funding from United

Way of Lake County allows JVS to place youth

with disabilities in internships with the goal of

competitive employment.

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improvement she has seen in her

son. “His self-esteem has gone

through the roof. He feels so

productive and is overjoyed by

the process. JVS has gone out of

their way, teaching and coaching

him. It’s been a great fit.”

In addition to working part-time,

Michael swims 100-200 laps of

backstroke or freestyle every

day. He was a silver medalist in

swimming in the Illinois Special

olympics held earlier this year.

Michael isn’t quite finished! His

new self-confidence, complete

with his own paycheck, has

allowed him to set even higher

goals. His dreams have only

just begun.

“JVS has gone out of their way,

teaching and coaching him.

It’s been a great fit.”


AdultServices

8

JVS Bridges Clients to New Beginnings

Before coming to JVS Chicago,

Kolleen O’Brien feared her

employment situation was bleak.

Kolleen faced unusual challenges

as an individual who is hard of

hearing. Although incredibly

bright and personable, second

interviews were not forthcoming.

She had lost all hope of

finding a stable job where her

disability would be overlooked.

Fortunately, Kolleen was referred

to the JVS deaf and hard of

hearing job placement program

by her Illinois Department of

Rehabilitation Services counselor.

At JVS, Kolleen immediately

began her job search anew,

working side-by-side with her

counselor, Hayley Stokar. With

Hayley’s assistance, Kolleen

explored and modified her work

preferences, discovering her

strengths and many abilities.

Together they were able to

identify open positions that

would be a good fit. The

interviewing process allowed

Kolleen to have the support

of a JVS job coach with her—

something for which she is

extremely grateful.

Kolleen secured a job as a

Merchandise Associate at

a Home Goods retail store

in Countryside, Illinois. Her

Adult Services

Career counseling and guidance, work readiness,

supported employment, job coaching and

retention services provide the foundation for JVS

placement services for individuals with disabilities

and for adults with significant challenges to

employment. In addition, JVS provides much

needed employment services to individuals who are

deaf and hard of hearing. Funding streams include

the Illinois Department of Rehabilitation Services

(DRS) and and the City of Chicago (CDBG).

“My goal is to move on up and gain more

responsibilities as I continue working.”

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JVS By The Numbers

We served 8,202 clients in 2011-2012 | We

placed 1,169 clients throughout the agency in

employment | We served 1,053 persons with

disabilities in employment and training programs

| 689 professionals joined the Jewish Employment

Network | Career Moves provided career counseling

and job placement assistance to 3,219 individuals

| 235 individuals received career counseling and credit

coaching classes through J-HELP Access | 354 were

enrolled in English as a Second Language vocational

and bridge programs | 101 students received JUF/

Federation academic scholarships to continue their

college or graduate studies | 1,564 entrepreneurs

attended Duman Center business education and

credit builder classes | 354 entrepreneurs received

individual business counseling at the Duman Center

| The Duman Center helped 17 new small businesses

launch and 50 existing small businesses expand

| 1,088 community residents accessed the Community

Technology Centers | 312 at-risk youth increased

their literacy level, were placed in employment,

participated in work experiences, obtained a GED, or

furthered their education | 103 volunteers donated

their talents and provided over 2,400 hours of

valuable service | 320 low income clients received

case management and job readiness training in

the Uptown community | 301 low income Seniors

improved their skills through subsidized employment

| 388 participants enrolled in health care training

classes | 73 Harper students received support to stay

in school and achieve their educational goals

job requires her to process and

breakdown incoming parcels and

add labels, tags, and sensors

onto the items that need to be

displayed for the front of the store.

“Kolleen is always here on time and

willing to help out with everything

we need,” says Home Goods Store

Manager, Phillip Burch. He knew

Kolleen was right for the job from

the start. “She was a good fit for

us,” Burch asserts.

Kolleen could not be more thrilled

to finally have a job she can count

on. “I enjoy meeting new people. I

love my new job and look forward

to many more opportunities as they

come along. My goal is to move on

up and gain more responsibilities

as I continue working.”


Endowment Foundation Richard M. Bendix, Jr. David L. Blumberg Burton Ditkowsky Louis Duman z’l Microenterprise Center and Loan Fund Seth A. Eisner Paul L. Epner & Janet Gans Epner Alan Goldstein z’l Janet and Michael Jablon Gordon Kopald z’l Paul H. Leffmann Estate Adrienne Meisel Albert Paul z’l Estate of Shirley Pflaum Charles Phillips in memory of Marsha V. Phillips Sylvia and Joseph Radov z’l Sampson Katz Families Alan Stone Charitable Family Foundation Phyllis Tabachnick Lorraine Weinzimmer

Benefactors Abbott The Allstate Insurance Company Alan & Lori Crane Lester Crown Louis z’l & Susan Duman Paul L. Epner Michael & Janet Jablon Thomas R. Kully z’l T/S Kully Philanthropic Fund Adrienne Meisel Steven N. Miller James H. Stone Walgreen Co.

Sponsors Allscripts David L. Blumberg BMo Capital Markets The CNA Foundation Seth A. Eisner Lawrence & Brenda H. Feis Alan & Elaine Saphier Fox Integrated Project Management Company JMB Insurance MB Financial Charitable Foundation Michael & Sandra J. Rosenstein David M. & Aviva Rubin Seyfarth Shaw LLP SPR Companies WaterSaver Faucet Company

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JVS is grateful for the generous donations raised through the Sustaining Fund, our annual Strictly Business luncheon and through our endowments and legacy commitments. These funds, generated over the past five years, have been used to supplement resources for programs and services that meet our mission.

Jewish Vocational Service, a partner in serving our community, receives support from the Jewish United Fund/Jewish Federation.

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Friends Howard Alper Leeaman & Patricia Ames Terry & Susan Applebaum Tom & Shelley Aries Barbara Bluhm-Kaul Scott Brown Congregation Sukkat Shalom Family School Deborah Cooper Robert G. Davidson orley Moskovits Desser Adrienne Drell Michael & Lori Dulberg Elyse Dumach Morris & Lois Dyner Jacob Elster Ron & Cathy Emanuel Rosann Epner Robert & Lee Ann Gallowich Deborah Gillespie Gofen & Glossberg, LLC Inna Goncharenko Bruce & Vickie Gorlick Thomas and Karen Gray-Keeler Tom & Joie Harris Martin Hauselman Glenn & Margie Heyman Norman Hirsch & Anne Courter Richard Hirschhaut

David & Beth Inlander Jeanne Jacobs Mitchell & Rayna Joseph Robert & Joan Judelson Tamar Kelber Meredith Keroff Morton Kessel George A. Kline Leon & Ella Krzetowski Kevin Lawler Ronald & Marda Lebeau Joan & Peter Leech Nicole M. Lev Dick & Patricia Levenberg Carl B. Levitt Janet & Jeff Livingston Robert & Gail Loveman Robert Mednick Milka Micic Barry Moltz & Sara Shafran Anne Morrissy Thomas S. o’Donoghue Mark ohringer & Amy Kleinman RSM McGladrey, Inc. Richard & Julie Reibman Donna R. Rockin Robert Roemer Ellen Romberg Rita Sachs Steven Schwab Everett Schwartz Clifford Shapiro Jane P. Sherman Lawrence A. Sherman Kay Shraiberg Jay & Lissa Silver Robert Silver Gene & Sandy Silverberg Howard Sitron Robert & Judy Smoller Allan & Jill Steinberg Arthur Sussman Michael H. Traison Kenneth & Marsha Tucker Karen Weiss Douglas Winzelberg

Foundations/Grants/ Contracts Anonymous (2) Braeside Foundation Chicago Tribune Charties - Holiday Campaign, a fund of the McCormick Foundation Citi Foundation City of Chicago/ Department of Family and Support Services City of Chicago/office of the City Treasurer The Emergency Fund Fel-Pro Mecklenburger Supporting Fund Lloyd A. Fry Foundation Harper College Harvey L. Miller Family Foundation Illinois Community College Board

Illinois Department of Central Management Services Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic opportunity Illinois Department of Human Services Division of Rehabilitation Services office of Inspector General Social Services Block Grant (Title XX) Illinois Secretary of State Illinois State Police Jewish Child and Family Services Jewish Women’s Foundation JPMorgan Chase Foundation Kane County Department of Employment and Education Elliot & Eloise Kaplan Family Fund of the Minneapolis Foundation NeighborWorks America North Shore Community Bank & Trust The Northern Trust Charitable Trust Polk Bros. Foundation U.S. Army Reserve Corps U.S. Department of Energy U.S. Department of Health and Human Services/ The Workforce Boards of Metropolitan Chicago U.S. Department of Health and Human Services/ Health Resources and Services Administration U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development/ Community Development Block Grant U.S. Department of Labor/ Senior Service America, Inc. U.S. Department of Labor/ International Association of Jewish Vocational Services U.S. Department of Transportation U.S. Department of Treasury/ Internal Revenue Service U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs U.S. Environmental Protection Agency U.S. General Services Administration United Way of Lake County Harry & Jeanette Weinberg Foundation The Workforce Board of Northern Cook County

In-Kind Donations Crain’s Chicago Business Microsoft Walgreen Co.

The JVS Endowment Foundation was created in partnership with the Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Chicago’s Agency Endowment Program, which was established to ensure that JVS and our sister agencies have the necessary resources to meet community needs. All commitments to Agency Endowment Foundations are recognized as gifts to the Jewish Federation’s Centennial Campaign.


Officers

Elaine Saphier FoxPrEsiDEnt

Alan S. CranevicE PrEsiDEnt

Marc JacobsvicE PrEsiDEnt

John DanielsvicE PrEsiDEnt

Barry S. MaramsEcrEtary

William B. Keroff assistant sEcrEtary

Neil B. PosnertrEasurEr

Robert A. Ferenczassistant trEasurEr

Paul L. EpnerimmEDiatE Past PrEsiDEnt

David A. BronnermEmbEr-at-LargE

Sandra J. RosensteinmEmbEr-at-LargE

Honorary Directors

Richard M. Bendix, Jr.Jack R. BierigDavid L. BlumbergSeth A. EisnerJanet JablonAdrienne MeiselJames M. SchultzAlan StoneJack D. TovinMichael R. Treister, M.D.Lorraine Weinzimmer

Board of Directors

Cary C. BuxbaumAmy Dordek DolinskySusan DumanRebecca GlickGale GoldstickMargot KleinmanDavid MackninRenee Birnberg SilbermanJulie SilversteinJohn G. Sonnenberg, Ph.D.James H. Stone

Executive StaffRichard D. RotbergExEcutivE DirEctor

Marcia RubinchiEf financiaL officEr

Janice KaufmanchiEf DEvELoPmEnt officEr

Art AdelbergDirEctor, contract sErvicEs

Tobey Andre DirEctor, training sErvicEs

Nanette CohenDirEctor, EmPLoymEnt DEvELoPmEnt

Harriet FramDirEctor, human rEsourcEs

Thomas KliseDirEctor, financE

Donna RockinDirEctor, Duman EntrEPrEnEurshiP cEntEr

Susan SheffeyDirEctor, PErformancE managEmEnt

Cyndi SolitroDirEctor, markEting

Linda WolfeDirEctor, carEEr DEvELoPmEnt anD PLacEmEnt

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FINANCIAL SUMMARY

INCOME 2011 - 2012

Illinois Department of Human Services $ 982

Contract Services 5,573

Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Chicago 2,298

Other Government Funded Programs 4,001

Individuals and Foundations 821

Scholarships 513

Other Sources 79

TOTAL INCOME $14,267

39%Contract Services

28% Other Government Funded Programs

7% Illinois Department of Human Services

6% Individuals and Foundations

4% Scholarships

16% Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Chicago

0% Other Sources

49% Personnel

15% Other Operating Expenses

4% Scholarships

4% Occupancy

28% Client Compensation and Benefits

EXPENSES

Personnel $ 6,968

Client Compensation and Benefits 4,017

Occupancy 608

Scholarships 513

Other Operating Expenses 2,161

TOTAL EXPENSES $14,267

Fiscal Year Ended 6/30/12 Excluding Investment Activity (in thousands)

Preliminary and Subject to Audit


Chicago Locations

Main Office 216 West Jackson Blvd. Suite 700 Chicago, Illinois 60606 [email protected] (312) 673-3400 (312) 553-5544 fax

Anshe Motele Congregation 6526 N. California Chicago, Illinois 60645 [email protected] (773) 743-5638 (312) 553-5524 fax

EZRA 909 W. Wilson Chicago, Illinois 60640 (773) 275-0866 (773) 477-5123 fax

Westside Holistic Family Services 4909 W. Division Chicago, Illinois 60651 (773) 287-1726 (773) 287-0560 fax

Suburban Locations

Northbrook Office Harry and Jeanette Weinberg Campus 300 Revere Drive Northbrook, Illinois 60062 [email protected] (847) 412-4300 (312) 553-5526 fax

Elgin Office [email protected] (312) 502-4112

Lombard Office 10 East 22nd Street Lombard, Illinois 60148 [email protected] (630) 889-0548 (312) 553-5522 fax

Northwest Suburban Office 1156 West Shure Drive Suite 181 Arlington Heights, Illinois 60004 [email protected] (847) 392-8205 (312) 553-5527 fax

Skokie Office Goldie Bachman Luftig Building 5150 Golf Road Skokie, Illinois 60077 [email protected] (847) 568-5150 (312) 553-5525 fax

JVS Locations

Improving life through employment and productivity, recognizing that personal development is a lifetime endeavor.

jvschicago.org

A partner in serving our community, supported by the Jewish United Fund/Jewish Federation.

JVS is accredited by CARF International for programs in Employment Services: Community Employment, Job Development, Job Supports, Job Site Training and Employment Skills Training Services.

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