Over the last few weeks, we’ve delivered Commemorative Medals to clients of our Holocaust Survivor Assistance Program. Tied to our June 26 Holocaust Survivor Day Celebration, the medals serve as a tribute to the Survivors’ resilience and the lives they’ve built. Each medal came with a note from Alpert Jewish Family Service CEO Marc D. Hopin. Enjoy these photos! https://www.alpertjfs.org/holocaust-survivors-receive-commemorative-coins/
Thank you Palm Beach Daily News for the wonderful coverage Sunday of our Chai Society Gathering last spring at Club Colette. The event honored our most treasured donors and celebrated their raising $2.1 Million for the essential programs and services we offer at Alpert Jewish Family Service. Thanks to Chai Society members’ dedicated support, we are able to serve as a lifeline to our friends and neighbors in challenging times. Text of story: Taking the Chai road: Major donors group […] https://www.alpertjfs.org/palm-daily-news-taking-the-chai-road-major-donors-group-raises-2-1m-for-family-services/
I must say that I feel as though Alpert Jewish Family Service literally saved my life. I know this may sound like an exaggeration, but it’s true! When my beloved husband of 55 years was diagnosed with dementia, I thought I could handle the details of his care. As the disease quickly progressed, I was overwhelmed with managing his medications and scheduling his doctor’s appointments, and being the sole caregiver in the home. This was all on top of the […] https://www.alpertjfs.org/louise-shares-how-eldercare-360-helped-her-cope-with-husbands-dementia/
Darlene is a single mother of four children. One of them, her teenage son John, is on the autism spectrum. Darlene struggles with managing John’s behavior, and fears for his safety. She reached out to Alpert Jewish Family Service for help. Darlene spoke with a CALL Line Specialist who helped identify what her specific needs were at the moment to best support her son. The specialist provided referrals to local programs her son could access to develop his daily living […] https://www.alpertjfs.org/single-mom-with-autistic-son-reaches-out-for-help/