Thank you to our friends, donors and community partners who joined us at our 60th Annual Meeting last month. It was incredible to see you all in person and recognize those who make an impact in our community. This has been a challenging year for our community. Through the generous support of our community partners, donors and volunteers, we continue to provide the highest quality of service to our clients. Moreover, our out-going officers and board members have paved a smooth path of transition to our new incoming board.
The stories we heard from a domestic abuse survivor and Ukrainian Holocaust survivors Moshe and Sofia Vorona bring perspective and a reminder of our mission to empower individuals, strengthen families and protect the vulnerable in the Broward community. As our fiscal year ends this month and we position ourselves for growth for 2022-2023 it is our why that drives our how.
For those who couldn’t attend the annual meeting, you can view photos from the evening here, and our Year in Review video here.
I wish you all safe travels wherever your adventures may take you.
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Randy Colman
President & CEO
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Inspiring leadership, passion and a strong belief in our cause has led Goodman JFS to great success over the past 60 years. We are excited to pass the torch to Jodi Berman, our new Board Chair and welcome Steven Africk, Abby Freedman, Lili Lowell and Broward County Commissioner Jared Moskowitz as new Board Members. Read more.
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Commissioner Jared Moskowitz |
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During our 60th Annual Meeting, we honored three community organizations along with several individual supporters that have been instrumental in our success. Learn more about these passionate members of our community.
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Goodman JFS President & CEO Randy Colman presented the awards |
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Community Award
Rabbi Arnie Samlan,
Jewish Federation of Broward County
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Community Award
Tanja Francis and Danielle Doss, United Way of Broward County
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Community Award
Stacey Udine and Christine Fris, Parkland Cares
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Dr. Stanley and Pearl Goodman Philanthropy Award
The Masarek Family
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Mensch Award
Michele & Stephen Jackman
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Appreciation Award
Doug Jacobs
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As recently featured in Lifestyle Magazine, Board Member Eris Sandler is dedicated to help broaden the scope of assistance provided by Goodman JFS. Click here to learn more.
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We are proud to share that Behavioral Health Associates of Broward, Counseling Centers of Goodman JFS (BHAB) was recently awarded a $75,000 grant from Parkland Cares. Parkland Cares aims to provide funding and awareness for trauma care and mental health services throughout South Florida. This support will help BHAB continue its mission to provide compassionate, high quality, confidential counseling to the Broward community. |
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Introducing Silver CARE, a mindfulness-based, trauma-informed treatment program for adults 65+
Thanks to a grant from The JFNA Center on Holocaust Survivor Care and Institute on Aging and Trauma, we have created Silver CARE, a mindfulness-based, trauma informed treatment program for adults 65+ and their caregivers.
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Features of this new program include:
- Extended individual trauma sessions
- Direct personal guidance
- Psychoeducational resources
- Whole-health/social activities
- Financial assistance for food and transportation
- Community wellness resources and referrals
- Virtual caregiver support group
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The Dorit & Ben J. Genet Cupboard is proud to partner with Farm Share and the City of Miramar for a summer food distribution serving over 200 Miramar seniors suffering from food insecurity.
Thursday, July 21, 1 p.m. – 3 p.m.
Miramar Multi-Service Complex | 6700 Miramar Parkway
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Interested in volunteering at The Cupboard?
Join us for any (or all) of our upcoming Mitzvah Days at The Dorit & Ben J. Genet Cupboard. Volunteers gather two Sundays per month from 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. to organize, pack and deliver food to our clients.
Book a shift online: July 10 and 24
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As historians, film makers and families work to capture and share Holocaust survivor stories before it’s too late, Goodman JFS is here to assist Broward survivors by providing them compassionate support and benefits that meet their unique needs. We are proud to celebrate two milestone summer birthdays: |
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In May, our President and CEO Randy Colman, several staff members, and our Board Chair Jodi Berman, traveled to Minneapolis to join the Network of Jewish Human Service Agencies (NJHS) at its annual conference. The conference aims to help the Jewish human service sector thrive in our ever-changing world. Our team collaborated with many of our country’s most respected organizations, funders, spiritual care specialists and chaplains in the field.
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EDUCATIONAL & EMPOWERMENT
SEMINAR SERIES
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Dating, Sexuality, and Sex Education for Young Adults on the Spectrum
Presenter: Vanesa Khan
A free 4-week workshop.
Sundays, July 17-August 7 | 10 a.m. -12 p.m.
Financial Planning for Neurodivergents
Presenter: Craig Eppy
A free virtual Lunch & Learn.
Thursday, July 21 | 12 p.m. - 1 p.m.
BOOST Summer Opportunity
Volunteer at The Dorit & Ben J. Genet Cupboard food pantry
Thursday, July 28 | 1 p.m. - 3 p.m.
BOOST Fall Session
BOOST (Building On Our Strengths Together) is a free individualized strength-based goals program offering in-home and community-based activities.
Begins Monday, August 22
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Peace of Mind Group for Adults 55+
Facilitated by trained therapists from BHAB
Mondays | 11 a.m. – 12 p.m.
5850 S. Pine Island Road, Davie | Room 114
For more information, call 954-434-0499, ext. 370
Virtual Bereavement Support Group
Facilitated by Joshua Hernandez, Ph.D, LMFT
Mondays | 5 p.m. - 6 p.m. | FREE
Less Stress Group for Adults 55+
Facilitated by trained therapists from BHAB
Fridays | 1 p.m. – 2 p.m.
5850 S. Pine Island Road, Davie | Room 114
For more information, call 954-434-0499, ext. 370
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Make a Difference. Make a Gift Today.
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Goodman JFS is dedicated to empowering individuals
and providing exceptional social service.
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Goodman JFS of Broward (GJFS) is a non-profit 501(c)3 charitable organization, providing programs and services to those in need in Broward County since 1963. A copy of the official registration SC-00196 and financial information may be obtained from the Division of Consumer Services by calling 800-435-7352 within the State or visiting www.FloridaConsumerHelp.com. Registration does not imply endorsement, approval or recommendation by the State.
Goodman JFS is funded by The Conference on Jewish Material Claims Against Germany; Jewish Federation of Broward County; United Way of Broward County; Leslie L. Alexander Foundation Inc.; BankUnited; The Batchelor Foundation; BBX Capital; Jodi & Doug Berman; Sam Berman Charitable Foundation; Broward Health; Center on Holocaust Survivor Care | Jewish Federations Institute on Aging & Trauma; The Colin Brown Foundation; Corporate Insurance Advisors; Community Foundation of Broward; Consolidated Credit; Debt.com; The Frederick A. DeLuca Foundation; Ellman Family Foundation; Farm Share; Feeding South Florida; Gateway Community Outreach; Dorit & Ben J. Genet; Stanley & Pearl Goodman Charitable Foundation; Health Foundation of South Florida; The Ilse Helfeld Charitable Trust; Holman Community; Debbie & Douglas Jacobs; Jazwares; Stephen & Michele Jackman; Jewish Family Home Care; The Jewish Federations of North America; Kavod-Shef Foundation; Harry Kramer Memorial Fund; Louis Kuriansky Foundation; Langlois-Schaumberg Donor Advised Fund; Coast to Coast Legal Aid of South Florida; The Jim Moran Foundation; Wendi Norris; O'Connell & Goldberg Public Relations; Paul Palank Memorial Foundation; Parkland Cares; Prince Distributors; Publix Super Markets Charities; Dennis Schuman Charitable Foundation; Toyota of North Miami; United Jewish Community of Broward County and Mindy & Randolph Wolpert.
As of June 2022
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