2012 Community of Caring Luncheon
WHAT: Major annual fundraiser to benefit clients of Jewish Family Service
WHEN: Wednesday, May 16, 2012; 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
WHERE: Westin Seattle Hotel (Downtown Seattle / 1900 5th Avenue)
CHAIRS: Lynn & Howard Behar
ABOUT JEWISH FAMILY SERVICE:
JFS delivers essential human services to alleviate suffering, sustain healthy relationships and support people in times of need. Founded in 1892, JFS is a nearly $9 million a year social service Agency with 200 staff, a 27 member Board of Directors and 10 distinct programs:
- Adult & Aging Programs
- Alternatives to Addiction
- Counseling Services
- Emergency Services & Food Bank
- Family Life Education & Endless Opportunities
- HomeCare Associates (in-home care division of Jewish Family Service)
- Project DVORA: Domestic Violence Outreach, Response & Advocacy
- Refugee & Immigrant Service Centers
- SAJD: Seattle Association for Jews with Disabilities
- Volunteer Services
ABOUT THE LUNCHEON
In May, 2003, JFS began an exciting new "event tradition" in the Northwest with the first-ever JFS Benefit Luncheon. It was a resounding success and has grown bigger and better every year since. In May, 2011, over 1,000 people came together to support JFS and hear guest speaker Eric Liu, noted author, educator and civic entrepreneur ... making it a most significant fundraising event in the Greater Seattle Jewish community, with contributions in excess of $850,000 to support JFS, its programs and clients.
The 2012 Luncheon takes place on May 16. As in the past, sponsors are being sought to underwrite the event so that donations can fully assist clients locally regardless of race, religion or ethnicity. Building on the successes of previous years, the JFS 2012 Community of Caring Luncheon promises to be a memorable celebration of "Believing in One Another since 1892."
A minimum donation of $150 at the Luncheon is requested to help us, as a community that cares, meet the unexpected and extraordinary challenges facing our friends, neighbors and family members here at home.
All guests must be pre-registered - There will be no registration at the door.
Questions? Contact Leslie Sugiura, Director of Special Events
E-mail lsugiura@jfsseattle.org; phone (206) 861-3151
