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Letter from Lisa J. Rahman, MBA
President and CEO
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Florida's hot summer has begun! And as many take their summer vacation, GJFS is busy at work! Following our Annual Meeting, which took place in May, my awesome staff and I were busy packing for the move to our beautiful new home on the campus of the Jewish Federation of Broward County. We are thrilled to share this space with the Federation, the Posnack JCC, the David Posnack Jewish Day School, Jewish Family Home Care and the Orloff Central Agency for Jewish Education (See story below.) We couldn’t be happier with our new offices which are lighter, brighter, newer, and much more accommodating.
As we head into our 2018-2019 fiscal year, we have a fresh outlook and many exciting plans moving forward. With our new Chairman of the Board, Stephen Jackman, and our new Chief Operating Officer, Steve Pearl on board, plans are underway to increase awareness, outreach, and utilization of our many programs and services in the coming year.
With our new marketing team in place, we have successfully created a brand new website for Behavioral Health Associates of Broward, Counseling Centers of Goodman JFS. (Please see the story and link below to preview it.) The marketing team has also designed and produced a new BHAB brochure to educate and inform clients about our comprehensive behavioral health services, which are now offered in Davie as well as in Coral Springs.
We are immediately seeking volunteers for The Cupboard to assist with packing and/or delivering hurricane emergency supplies. Below you can find out the details and register to help. I want to thank our friends at Bank United for their generous support with some of the hurricane supplies and also for sponsoring our upcoming Financial Wellness seminar.
Our 2nd Annual Feed the Need Brunch has been scheduled for October 28 this year and our Kolot “Breaking the Silence” event presented by
Verizon
has been booked for January 27, 2019. Please save the
dates and stay tuned for more information as we get closer
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Corporate sponsorships are available. Please contact
Jennifer Cohen
, Corporate Development Officer at (954) 909-0797 for more information.
I wish everyone a happy and healthy summer. As always, it is my sincere pleasure to serve the community.
Best regards,
Lisa J. Rahman
President & CEO
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PROUD TO SHARE THAT WE HAVE MOVED!
Goodman JFS is so proud to share that we have successfully moved to our beautiful new office located in the Katz Building on the campus of Jewish Federation of Broward County. Our team did an amazing job of packing and moving the last week of May. On Tuesday, June 19 we celebrated with a Networking Hour with our neighbors from the Jewish Federation of Broward County, Jewish Family Home Care and the Orloff Central Agency for Jewish Education.
Visit our photo gallery
To inquire about supporting GJFS through an office naming opportunity, please contact
Jennifer Cohen
at (954) 909-0797.
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5890 S Pine Island Road, Suite 201*
Davie, FL 33328
(Katz Building)
(NE corner of Stirling Rd.
and Pine Island Rd.)
Main Number: (954) 370-2140
The phone numbers and e-mails for your current GJFS contacts will remain the same. *All visitors/clients must bring their photo ID to the campus and please arrive 15 minutes early.
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Behavioral Health Associates Of Broward Website Launched
We invite you to check out our newly launched Behavioral Health Associates of Broward, Counseling Centers of Goodman JFS website!
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BEHAVIORAL HEALTH
Have you or someone you know thought about suicide?
You’re not alone.
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By Dr. Jessica Ruiz, Director of Behavioral Health Associates of Broward, Counseling Centers of Goodman JFS
In the wake of reports of two celebrity deaths by suicide this week, behavioral health specialists are ramping up their efforts to increase suicide awareness in their communities. On Wednesday, June 5, 2018, fashion designer, Kate Spade was reported to have died by suicide. Just three days later, celebrity chef, author and television personality, Anthony Bourdain is suspected to have also taken his life. While it is still unclear which factors led to their final decision, Kate Spade’s and Anthony Bourdain’s deaths have joined the ever-increasing statistics of suicide. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports a 25% increase in suicides from 1999 to 2016 with some U.S. states demonstrating a 30% increase in suicides. Florida’s Vital Statistics (2016) show suicide as the 10th leading cause of death in Florida indicating a need to increase awareness and resources to improve prevention efforts. Suicide is a serious, but preventable public health concern.
Suicidal Thoughts—Not So Uncommon
If you or someone you know has experienced suicidal thoughts,
read more...
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G
oodman Jewish Family Services of Broward is recruiting community volunteers to ensure Holocaust survivors, homebound seniors and more than 600 families have ample emergency supplies and kosher food this hurricane season.
Those donating their time will prepare and deliver hurricane kits to support Broward’s most vulnerable. In the event of a storm threat, registered volunteers will receive an email indicating the date, time and location to provide aid.
Kosher, non-perishable staples included in hurricane kits are supplied by The Cupboard, Broward County’s first all-kosher food pantry, launched by Goodman JFS in 2017. The Cupboard has served nearly 55,000 pounds of food to date.
Goodman JFS is in immediate need of volunteers. Individuals looking to strengthen Broward’s Jewish community can register at
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JOSHUA'S PATH SEMINAR SERIES
Social Security - Not for Retirement Only
Monday, July 2, 2018
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10:30am - 12:30pm
Cost: FREE
West Regional Library | 8601 West Broward Boulevard, Plantation, FL 33324
Social Security benefits consultant Richard Friedkin will discuss the Social Security benefits that are available for persons with disabilities, such as Social Security Disability (SSDI) and Supplemental Security Income (SSI), how to qualify for benefits, the application and interview process and what the requirements are in order to continue collecting benefits.
Speaker:
Richard Friedkin, Friedkin Associates
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BankUnited and Goodman Jewish Family Services Present
Financial Wellness & Money Management
Including: Applying for credit, using your credit responsibly,
warning signs of credit crisis, and understanding credit.
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Thursday, July 19, 2018
10:00 a.m.-11:30 a.m.
Schulman Board Room A
Goodman Jewish Family Services of Broward County
5890 S. Pine Island Road, Suite 201
Davie, FL 33328
Free Seminar (Refreshments included)
Space is limited. Reservations are required.
Please include your name, phone number and email.
Presenters from
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Dianne Brodie, Lisa Mooney and Cindy Fox
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Annual Community Partnerships
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