| | Serving Stamford, Westport, Bridgeport and Upper Fairfield County | | | | Announcing our Honorees for
An Evening with Schoke JFS
Sunday, May 19th at 5:30 PM | |  | Elayne and James Schoke Jewish Family Service will hold its annual gala, An Evening with Schoke JFS, on Sunday, May 19 at 5:30 PM at the Italian Center in Stamford. Honorees
40th Annual Mitzvah Award Recipient
Meryl Japha 13th Annual Young Leadership Award
Lauren and Joe Zalis 1st Annual Volunteer of the Year Award
Marina Sapir Join us to be amazed by the juggling of Greg Kennedy, featured artist with Cirque du Soleil.
The evening is co-chaired by Liz Kitay and Ronnie Sichel. | | | | THANK YOU to all the Donors from 2018! | | With all the generous gifts received, Schoke JFS can continue to offer caring and quality services to those who turn to us in their greatest time of need. To the donors who contributed towards the matching challenge incentive, and to those who increased their support, thank you so much! With our matching challenge and new donors we had an increase of over $61,000 to our 2019 Friends Campaign! | | | |  | Announcing the
Schoke JFS - Smilow Family Campus
196 Greyrock Place, Stamford, CT Through a generous gift by Joel E. Smilow, Elayne and James Schoke Jewish Family Service of Fairfield County will be moving its Stamford office. The new office, named the Schoke JFS - Smilow Family Campus, will allow Schoke JFS to enhance and expand its services, continuing to build strong, healthy communities across Fairfield County. Opportunities for mezuzah and room dedications in memory or honor of a loved one are available. Each dedication will be recognized on an accompanying plaque.
For more information, please contact Lisa Rich at 203-921-4161 or [email protected]. | | | Your Gift to our Building Campaign will... - Offer Additional Support to Families in Distress
- Deliver More Meals to the Hungry from a Renovated Kitchen
- Expand Emergency Assistance to Families in Need
- Provide Child-Friendly Counseling Rooms
- Help More Homebound Seniors Receive Care
- Provide Hope to Families Across Our Community
| | | | | | Jewish Summer Camp Scholarships for 2019 Available Through Schoke JFS | |  | Through the generosity of the Joan and Ben Zinbarg-Schoke JFS Camp Scholarship Program, financial assistance is available for eligible families from the Stamford and Upper Fairfield County areas. Applications are now available. Interested families should contact Maria McNulty at 203-921-4161 or [email protected]. The deadline is March 15, 2019. There is an application fee of $18 for the first child and $10 for each additional applicant, not to exceed $36 per family. All information is kept confidential.
Anyone wishing to help support the Camp Scholarship Program should contact Matt Greenberg, Executive Director, at 203-921-4161 or email [email protected]. The Camp Scholarship Program is also supported by the United Jewish Federation of Greater Stamford, New Canaan and Darien and the Federation for Jewish Philanthropy of Upper Fairfield County. | | | | | | Carolann Reid joins Schoke Jewish Family Service as a Case Manager of Senior Services with our Home Companion Program. Carolann earned her B.A in Psychology from Oakwood University, in Huntsville, Alabama. She is currently enrolled at Fordham University, where she is pursuing her Masters in Social Work. Prior to joining Schoke JFS, Carolann worked as a Program Manager and Program Director for Jewish Community of Yonkers Community Partners in New York, where she developed programs to meet the literacy needs of children within the community. At Schoke JFS, Carolann strives to match home companions to seniors who need extra support with the daily activities of life. Carolann resides in Stratford, CT with her husband and 8-year old daughter. | | | | Upcoming Programs and Events | | Brain Fitness Group Program Mondays, 10:30 AM -12:00 PM March 4-Reasoning; March 11-Memory-Recall; March 18-Visual Organization at the Stamford JCC, 1035 Newfield Avenue Want to stimulate your brain power? Sessions will focus on specific areas of concentration. Advance registration suggested. Light refreshments will be served. JCC Members: $8 per session. Open to the community at $10 per session. All three sessions: $20 for JCC members/ $25 for community. To register, contact Connie Cirillo Freeman at 203-487-0983 or email [email protected] For additional information, contact Dr. Toby Lazarus, Schoke JFS Brain Fitness Program Coordinator at 203-921-4161 or [email protected]. | | | | | |  | Employment and Life Transitions Support Group Looking for emotional support while dealing with the loss of a job or a difficult job search? We are here to help you through these life changes.
1st and 3rd Wednesdays of Every Month at 3:00 PM
Schoke JFS, Stamford Contact Lois Meyer at 203-921-4161 or [email protected]. | | |  | Living with Loss: Bereavement Support Group Find the healing which comes of being with others who know first-hand what you are going through. Learn how Jewish ritual, prayer and tradition can support the grieving process. Mondays, 1:45 – 3:15 pm
Temple Israel
14 Coleytown Road, Westport For more information or to register, please contact Amanda Geffner, Schoke JFS Psychotherapist, at 203-921-4161 or email [email protected] | | |  | Let's Talk Seniors talk about common interests and concerns, facilitated by a Schoke Jewish Family Service counselor. Tuesdays, 11:00 AM
Stamford JCC, 1035 Newfield Avenue
Contact Helene Wurtzel at 203-921-4161 or [email protected] Thursdays, every other week, 10:30 AM
Jewish Senior Services, 4200 Park Avenue, Bridgeport
Contact Rebekah Kanefsky, at 203-921-4161 or email at [email protected] Thursdays, 1:00 PM
Westport Senior Center, 21 Imperial Avenue, Westport
Contact Helene Wurtzel at 203-921-4161 or [email protected] | | |  | Divorce Support Group The group will explore, look, listen, learn and love about the topic of separation, divorce and parenting. Wednesdays, 6:45 PM
Schoke JFS, Stamford For more information, please contact Lois Meyer, LMSW at 203-921-4161 or email at [email protected] | | | | | | | | | | | | | | www.ctjfs.org Elayne and James Schoke Jewish Family Service
733 Summer Street, Suite 602 • Stamford, CT 06901
Tel: 203-921-4161 | | | | | | | | | |
