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August marks a significant accomplishment for a valued member of our team: Mrs. Evie Hill is celebrating 29 years at JFS. As the longest-serving member of our team, she has been the voice of JFS, greeting callers and visitors with a smile and a steadfast presence that exemplifies JFS’ values. We sat down with Evie to learn about her favorite memories, life lessons, and inspiring moments.
"I’ve learned through the years that the Jewish community is very giving," she reflects. It is their “culture of giving back and taking care of the community" that helps keep her motivated to come to work each day with a grateful and compassionate heart. "The inspiration is always there when you find that someone needs help. It automatically, you know, inspires you to help -- if you have the kind of heart. That's the way I am, when stuff happens, I jump to help someone. And because I work at a place like JFS, this happens often, and I'm grateful I can help people."
Over the years, Evie has witnessed the agency's growth and achievements. The annual Galas hold a special place in her heart, where she is able to celebrate the culmination of a year's worth of efforts and contributions.
In reflecting on her journey, Evie notes a memorable moment that helped bring awareness to the type of work and organization she is a part of: "As one lady told me --'You learn in life, that you give back to the community. And when you pray, you pray for the community, you pray for yourself, and you pray for other people. And to ‘think beyond yourself.' -- I think that’s a beautiful expression."
Evie's legacy isn't just about 29 years “on the job.” It's about 29 years embracing a culture of giving, of being a steadfast presence, and of demonstrating that the simplest acts of kindness can touch countless lives. Read more about her experience here>>
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