{"id":1646,"date":"2011-05-26T11:30:40","date_gmt":"2011-05-26T16:30:40","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/75.103.67.20\/~jafco\/?page_id=1646"},"modified":"2023-12-28T14:55:36","modified_gmt":"2023-12-28T14:55:36","slug":"endowments-and-funds","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"http:\/\/75.103.67.20\/~jafco\/how-you-can-help\/endowments-and-funds\/","title":{"rendered":"Endowments and Special Purpose Funds"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; fullwidth=&#8221;on&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_fullwidth_header title=&#8221;Endowments&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.23.1&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; background_image=&#8221;http:\/\/75.103.67.20\/~jafco\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/home_downloads_1920x506.jpg&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; title_line_height_last_edited=&#8221;on|phone&#8221; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; title_line_height_phone=&#8221;1.4em&#8221;][\/et_pb_fullwidth_header][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; admin_label=&#8221;Header&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; background_enable_color=&#8221;off&#8221; parallax=&#8221;on&#8221; collapsed=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_row custom_padding_last_edited=&#8221;on|phone&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.19.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;67de79a4-4aff-4754-9b98-82e777fc9dd7&#8243; background_color=&#8221;#ffffff&#8221; width=&#8221;100%&#8221; width_tablet=&#8221;90%&#8221; width_phone=&#8221;90%&#8221; width_last_edited=&#8221;on|tablet&#8221; max_width=&#8221;750px&#8221; custom_padding_tablet=&#8221;5px|2px|5px|2px|true|true&#8221; custom_padding_phone=&#8221;20px|4px|20px|4px|true|true&#8221; use_custom_width=&#8221;on&#8221; custom_width_px=&#8221;1200px&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;|||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; custom_padding__hover=&#8221;|||&#8221;][et_pb_image src=&#8221;http:\/\/75.103.67.20\/~jafco\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/giving_endowments_865x515.jpg&#8221; title_text=&#8221;giving_endowments_865x515&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.19.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.19.4&#8243; text_font_size=&#8221;16px&#8221; link_font=&#8221;Open Sans||||on||||&#8221; link_text_color=&#8221;#95222b&#8221; header_line_height=&#8221;1.1em&#8221; header_2_font=&#8221;Arial||||||||&#8221; header_2_line_height=&#8221;1.2em&#8221; header_3_font=&#8221;Open Sans|700|||||||&#8221; header_3_text_color=&#8221;#34689A&#8221; header_3_line_height=&#8221;1.4em&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;||18px||false|false&#8221; border_width_bottom=&#8221;1px&#8221; border_color_bottom=&#8221;#eeeeee&#8221; locked=&#8221;off&#8221; inline_fonts=&#8221;Open Sans,Open Sans Condensed&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{%22gcid-309ef043-f1f3-4a2b-adc1-c42e9a1993fe%22:%91%22header_text_color%22,%22header_2_text_color%22,%22text_text_color%22,%22header_2_text_color%22,%22header_text_color%22,%22header_2_text_color%22%93}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2>Endowments are restricted to the purpose for which they were created and only the earned interest is used, allowing the endowment and your family name in perpetuity to continue saving the lives of children.<\/h2>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row use_custom_gutter=&#8221;on&#8221; gutter_width=&#8221;2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.19.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; width=&#8221;100%&#8221; width_tablet=&#8221;90%&#8221; width_phone=&#8221;90%&#8221; width_last_edited=&#8221;on|phone&#8221; max_width=&#8221;750px&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;||0px||false|false&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;0px||||false|false&#8221; border_color_bottom=&#8221;#eeeeee&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.19.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.21.0&#8243; text_font_size=&#8221;16px&#8221; text_line_height=&#8221;1.6em&#8221; link_font=&#8221;Open Sans||||on||||&#8221; link_text_color=&#8221;#95222b&#8221; locked=&#8221;off&#8221; inline_fonts=&#8221;Open Sans,Open Sans Condensed&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{%22gcid-309ef043-f1f3-4a2b-adc1-c42e9a1993fe%22:%91%22header_text_color%22,%22header_2_text_color%22%93}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>A minimum gift of $50,000 establishes a restricted or unrestricted (endowed or unendowed) family fund for any of the services offered at the Children\u2019s Village, the Children\u2019s Ability Center or JAFCO FamilyMatters.<\/p>\n<p>On an anniversary, birthday or any occasion loved ones can contribute to the fund and it will continue to grow. Each endowment or special purpose fund receives beautiful signage on our entrance donor wall as well as recognition on our website and publications.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_button button_url=&#8221;#endowments&#8221; button_text=&#8221;View opportunities and named Endowments&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.19.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;30px||30px||true|false&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_button][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.19.4&#8243; text_font_size=&#8221;16px&#8221; text_line_height=&#8221;1.6em&#8221; link_font=&#8221;Open Sans||||on||||&#8221; link_text_color=&#8221;#34689A&#8221; locked=&#8221;off&#8221; inline_fonts=&#8221;Open Sans,Open Sans Condensed&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{%22gcid-309ef043-f1f3-4a2b-adc1-c42e9a1993fe%22:%91%22header_text_color%22,%22header_2_text_color%22%93}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p><strong>To discuss creating a family fund or an endowed gift contact JAFCO Philanthropy Director Janet Epstein at 954-315-8696 or <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"mailto:janet@jafco.org?subject=Endowments and Special Purpose Funds  Inquiry\">janet@jafco.org<\/a><\/span>.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_code admin_label=&#8221;Endowments Form&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.23.1&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;10px||30px||false|false&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]<script type=\"text\/javascript\" src=\"https:\/\/jafco.formstack.com\/forms\/js.php\/endowments\"><\/script><noscript><a href=\"https:\/\/jafco.formstack.com\/forms\/endowments\" title=\"Online Form\">Online Form &#8211; Endowments and Special Purpose Fund<\/a><\/noscript><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><\/p>\n<style><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->.fsSubmit input {<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->  background-color: #f26722 !important;   <!-- 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donor.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"endowment--column1\" align=\"right\" width=\"15%\">$10,000,000<\/td>\n<td class=\"endowment--column2\">will establish an endowment to support the operations of either the Children\u2019s Ability Center OR the Jewish Children\u2019s Village.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"endowment--column1\" align=\"right\" width=\"15%\">$5,000,000<\/td>\n<td class=\"endowment--column2\">will establish an endowment to support the Children\u2019s Emergency Shelter and provide a safe haven for abused infants and children.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"endowment--column1\" align=\"right\" width=\"15%\">$1,000,000<\/td>\n<td class=\"endowment--column2\">will establish an endowment to provide excellent medical and dental care to the children of JAFCO.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"endowment--column1\" align=\"right\" width=\"15%\">$1,000,000<\/td>\n<td class=\"endowment--column2\">will establish an endowment to allow the children of JAFCO to experience the joy of summer camp.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"endowment--column1\" align=\"right\" width=\"15%\">$1,000,000<\/td>\n<td class=\"endowment--column2\">will establish an endowment to provide lifesaving therapy to children who have experienced abuse.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"endowment--column1\" align=\"right\" width=\"15%\">$1,000,000<\/td>\n<td class=\"endowment--column2\">will establish an endowment to allow children at the Children\u2019s Village to attend college.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"endowment--column1\" align=\"right\" width=\"15%\">$1,000,000<\/td>\n<td class=\"endowment--column2\">will establish an endowment to support foster families who open their hearts and their homes to abused and<br \/>neglected children.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"endowment--column1\" align=\"right\" width=\"15%\">$1,000,000<\/td>\n<td class=\"endowment--column2\">will establish an Adoption Endowment to assist families and children with the adoption process.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"endowment--column1\" align=\"right\" width=\"15%\">$1,000,000<\/td>\n<td class=\"endowment--column2\">will establish a Family Preservation Endowment to support families in crisis and keep families together.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"endowment--column1\" align=\"right\" width=\"15%\">$1,000,000<\/td>\n<td class=\"endowment--column2\">will establish a Relative Caregiver Endowment to support caregivers who have stepped up to care for their grandchildren or other relatives.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"endowment--column1\" align=\"right\" width=\"15%\">$1,000,000<\/td>\n<td class=\"endowment--column2\">will establish an endowment for the JAFCO CEO, COO or Development Director position.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"endowment--column1\" align=\"right\" width=\"15%\">$1,000,000<\/td>\n<td class=\"endowment--column2\">will establish an Independent Living Endowment to help children transition from foster care.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"endowment--column1\" align=\"right\" width=\"15%\">$1,000,000<\/td>\n<td class=\"endowment--column2\">will establish a Transportation Endowment to provide for vehicles, gas and maintenance of vehicles to transport the children to school and other activities.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"endowment--column1\" align=\"right\" width=\"15%\">$500,000<\/td>\n<td class=\"endowment--column2\">will establish a Bar\/Bat Mitzvah Endowment to provide for a memorable celebration on the occasion of a child\u2019s Bar or Bat Mitzvah at the Children\u2019s Village.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"endowment--column1\" align=\"right\" width=\"15%\">$500,000<\/td>\n<td>will establish a Hebrew School and Holiday Endowment to provide Hebrew School, Shabbat Dinner and all holiday meals to the children at the Children\u2019s Village.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"endowment--column1\" align=\"right\" width=\"15%\">$360,000<\/td>\n<td class=\"endowment--column2\">will establish a Technology Endowment to provide for computers for all of the children at the Village.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"endowment--column1\" align=\"right\" width=\"15%\">$360,000<\/td>\n<td>will establish a Summer Vacation Fund to allow the children at the Village to experience what it is like to go on an annual \u201cfamily\u201d vacation.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"endowment--column1\" align=\"right\" width=\"15%\">$250,000<\/td>\n<td class=\"endowment--column2\">will establish a Birthday Party Endowment to give every JAFCO child an amazing birthday party.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"endowment--column1\" align=\"right\" width=\"15%\">$100,000<\/td>\n<td class=\"endowment--column2\">will establish a Forever Friends\/Mentoring Endowment to give every child their own mentor or \u201cforever friend\u201d.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"endowment--column1\" align=\"right\" width=\"15%\">$72,000<\/td>\n<td class=\"endowment--column2\">will allow you to endow your Godparent or Circle of Hope commitment and support the children forever.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>[\/et_pb_tab][et_pb_tab title=&#8221;Named Endowments&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.21.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<div class=\"event_content event_content--white\">\n<p><strong>Goldner Scholarship Fund<br \/><\/strong>Created in honor of Sandra &amp; Paul Goldner to provide scholarships for programs and support services for children and families at the JAFCO Children\u2019s Ability Center.<\/p>\n<p><strong>The Paul &amp; Sandra Goldner MENSCH Endowment<\/strong><br \/>Created to ensure that every JAFCO child has the same opportunity as their children and grandchildren to receive an excellent education and mentoring that will help them become a \u201cMensch\u201d.<\/p>\n<p><strong>The Vicki &amp; Steven Stolberg College Scholarship Award<\/strong><br \/>Created to provide college or vocational school experiences to the children of JAFCO who are working hard to succeed in life, beginning in their senior year of high school and following them to college graduation.<\/p>\n<p><strong>The Barry &amp; Myra Cohen Cultural Arts &amp; Music Endowment<\/strong><br \/>Created to enhance the cultural and musical experiences of the children of JAFCO who might not otherwise have the opportunities to experience these life enriching opportunities.<\/p>\n<p><strong>The Lois &amp; Stephen Kaufman College Endowment<\/strong><br \/>Created by Lois and Stephen Kaufman in honor of their 50th wedding anniversary to provide college or vocational school experiences to the children of JAFCO who are working hard to succeed in life, beginning in their senior high school year and following them to college graduation.<\/p>\n<p><strong>The Jonathan E. Cohen Therapy &amp; Wellness Fund<\/strong><br \/>Created by Barry and Myra in loving memory of their son Jonathan Eric Cohen to provide substance abuse prevention, therapy and wellness programs at both the JAFCO Jewish Children\u2019s Village and the Children\u2019s Ability Center.<\/p>\n<p><strong>The Gayle Coleman Rader Scholarship Fund<br \/><\/strong>Created by the loving family of Gayle Coleman Rader in her memory to be used for the payment for summer camp expenses for children living in the JAFCO Children\u2019s Village.<\/p>\n<p><strong>The Clare &amp; Richard Lesser Children of JAFCO Endowment<\/strong><br \/>Created to provide for the ongoing needs of the children of JAFCO.<\/p>\n<p><strong>The Brenda Wallach Forever Friends Endowment<\/strong><br \/>Created by Arthur Adler in loving memory of his sister Brenda who was a dedicated mentor in the Forever Friends Program for many years, sharing her generous heart and warm smile with the children of JAFCO.<\/p>\n<p><strong>The David Isenberg &amp; Ronni Isenberg Birthright and March of the Living Fund<\/strong><br \/>Created by David Isenberg and Ronni Isenberg, son and daughter of Tami and Perry Isenberg, to share their love of Israel with their fellow teenagers. This fund will provide the opportunity for JAFCO children to participate in Birthright and in the March of the Living where they will first gain an understanding of the darkness of the Holocaust followed by our bright future in Israel.<\/p>\n<p><strong>The Fred Katzin Transportation Fund<br \/><\/strong>Created by Joan and Leslie Berman in memory of Fred Katzin, JAFCO Children\u2019s Ability Center Board Chairman and member of all four JAFCO Boards, to ensure that his legacy of commitment towards our staff and kindness towards our children and families will continue forever. This fund will allow JAFCO to purchase vans and other transportation as needed for the children at the JAFCO Jewish Children\u2019s Village and JAFCO Children\u2019s Ability Center.<\/p>\n<p><strong>The Rona Roth Adoption Fund<br \/><\/strong>Created by Mel Roth in loving memory of his wife Rona to provide funds for adoption services at JAFCO.<\/p>\n<p><strong>The Tami &amp; Perry Isenberg Bar\/Bat Mitzvah Endowment<\/strong><br \/>Created to ensure that every JAFCO child has the opportunity to have a beautiful Bar\/Bat Mitzvah by being called to the Torah for the most special and holy ritual of our Jewish heritage followed by a wonderful celebration.<\/p>\n<p><strong>The Norman &amp; Stephanie Altman Cultural Arts Fund<br \/><\/strong>Created to provide cultural arts experiences for the children of JAFCO that will lift their spirits and touch their soul in a meaningful way by providing music lessons, concert and theater experiences and performing arts camps and training.<\/p>\n<p><strong>The Alan &amp; Noni Aufzien College Graduation Gift Fund<br \/><\/strong>Created to recognize each JAFCO child for the enormous accomplishment of completing their college degree with a gift of $1,000 to help them begin their journey as adults.<\/p>\n<p><strong>The Dara &amp; Alan Berger Ability Center Scholarship Fund<br \/><\/strong>Created to provide scholarships for programs and support services for the children at the JAFCO Children&#8217;s Ability Center.<\/p>\n<p><strong>The Estelle Berliner Children\u2019s Discretionary Endowment Fund<br \/><\/strong>Created by her son Richard Lieboff in her memory recognizing her volunteer commitment and support of the needs of the children of JAFCO.<\/p>\n<p><strong>The Sam &amp; Adele Borger Birthday Fund<br \/><\/strong>Created by their children in honor of Sam and Adele Borger to provide the children of JAFCO a memorable birthday party, often their first.<\/p>\n<p><strong>The Sam &amp; Rose Riemer Endowment Fund<\/strong><br \/>Created to provide for the daily needs of the children of JAFCO.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Chelminsky Family Hebrew School Fund<\/strong><br \/>Created to enrich the lives of the children of JAFCO by exposing them to the beauty of Judaism by providing holiday celebrations, Hebrew school, and Bar and Bat Mitzvahs for the children of JAFCO.<\/p>\n<p><strong>The Congregation Yemei Teshuva of Boca West CC Bar &amp; Bat Mitzvah Fund<br \/><\/strong>Created with love to provide Bar and Bat Mitzvah and holiday celebrations strengthening Jewish identity for the children living at the JAFCO Children\u2019s Village.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Jesse Diner &amp; Adele Stone New Beginnings Educational Fund<\/strong><br \/>Created in honor of Ellyn &amp; Steve Bogdanoff and Anita &amp; Ralph Byer who have both opened their homes as JAFCO foster parents, this fund will enhance the lives of JAFCO\u2019s college-age children by providing them with higher educational opportunities in order to break the cycle of abuse and neglect.<\/p>\n<p><strong>The Gwenn Feldman Fund for Fun<\/strong><br \/>The Gwenn Feldman Fund for Fun created in loving memory of Gwenn Feldman by her children Emily Gottheimer and US Congressman Josh Gottheimer to ensure that their mother&#8217;s love for children and for &#8220;fun&#8221; lives on forever in the hearts of abused and neglected children.<\/p>\n<p><strong>The Marge Flanz* Alumni Circle Endowment<\/strong><br \/>Created in loving memory of JAFCO Trustee Marge Flanz, to support the activities and ongoing development of the JAFCO Alumni Circle and to provide assistance to deserving JAFCO alumni as they make the difficult transition from foster care to young adulthood.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Michelle Herman Goldstein* Emergency Fund<\/strong><br \/>Created by her family in loving memory of Michelle who was senselessly killed on 9-11, provides emergency funds for our JAFCO Shelter: food, clothing, medical attention, and therapy for the most vulnerable infants and children who come to us in the middle of the night.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Jeffrey Gruber Recreational Fund<\/strong><br \/>Created by Sheila and Richard Gruber in loving memory of their son Jeffrey. This fund provides fun filled experiences for the children in keeping with Jeffrey\u2019s beautiful smile and spirit.<\/p>\n<p><strong>The Cindy &amp; Harold Guttman Ability Center Program Fund<br \/><\/strong>Created to provide much needed support for programming at the JAFCO Children&#8217;s Ability Center.<\/p>\n<p><strong>The JAAM Emergency Fund<br \/><\/strong>Created by Rolf and Gloria Tragbar in honor of their grandchildren to assure the betterment of children and families. This fund will support children who are in need of immediate and emergency assistance to ensure their safety and stability.<\/p>\n<p><strong>The Gerald Kessner Outdoor Experience Fund<\/strong><br \/>The Gerald Kessner Outdoor Experience Fund created by Gerald Kessner\u2019s wife Frances, and their children and grandchildren, Ellen &amp; Steven Greenfield, Jacob &amp; Samantha, Heidi &amp; Barry Field, Tyler, Chloe &amp; Aidan, Dana &amp; Edward Kessner, Josh &amp; Ryan, in memory of Gerald. This fund is to honor Gerald\u2019s love of spending quality time with his family at their country house on the lake, by giving the JAFCO children the opportunity to create lifelong memories participating in various fun-filled outdoor activities, including attending summer camps and similar experiences.<\/p>\n<p><strong>The Krongold Family Jewish Identity Fund<\/strong><br \/>The Krongold Family Jewish Identity Fund created by Glenda and Ronnie Krongold in honor of their children and grandchildren that have embraced their Jewish Heritage by giving the JAFCO children the opportunity to attend High School in Israel, Birthright, and The March of the Living.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Lederman-Wolfe March of the Living &amp; Birthright Fund<\/strong><br \/>Created by Jacquie and Marty Lederman in order to create a living bridge from the past to the present so we will never forget. This fund will provide the opportunity for JAFCO children to participate in Birthright and in the March of the Living where they will first gain an understanding of the darkness of the Holocaust followed by our bright future in Israel.<\/p>\n<p><strong>The Rita Carole Messner Endowment Fund<\/strong><br \/>In Loving Memory of her parents Rose and William Messner benefitting the Ability Center Summer Camp\u00a0 &#8220;Summer camp is treasured a childhood memory that Rita&#8217;s parents gave her&#8221;.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Eric &amp; Debbie Nemiroff Music Education Fund<\/strong><br \/>Created to spread the love that they share as a family, with their son Sam, for music and the arts by providing the children of JAFCO with drama and music experiences.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Roslyn Prevor College Scholarship Fund<\/strong><br \/>Created by Roz\u2019s children Abbe and Barry Prevor on the occasion of their son Harrison\u2019s Bar Mitzvah to provide spending money to the children in JAFCO\u2019s Independent Living Program who are attending college.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Lawrence S. &amp; Helene Price Family Fund<\/strong><br \/>Created by their children in their honor to provide ongoing support throughout the years for all of the children of JAFCO.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Dr. Abraham &amp; Dorothy Shapiro Family Fund<\/strong><br \/>Created to provide emergency medical care for the children at the JAFCO Jewish Children\u2019s Village through an annual Yom Kippur Book of Remembrance created by the Boca Lago Congregation.<\/p>\n<p><strong>The Amy &amp; Barry Sylvetsky Village Discretionary Fund<br \/><\/strong>Created to provide much needed support for the programs and services benefiting the children at the JAFCO Children&#8217;s Village.<\/p>\n<p><strong>The Stefanie\u00a0Watkins\u00a0Memorial Fund for Children with Developmental Disabilities<br \/><\/strong>Created by Lori and Lewis Gold and family in loving memory of their daughter-in-law Tiffany Gold\u2019s sister Stefanie Watkins to provide much needed support for families raising a child with a developmental disability.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Two Ziegler Boys Camp Scholarship Fund<\/strong><br \/>Created by Joan Baxt in honor of her two grandsons so that the children of JAFCO will have the same joyful summer camp experience as any other children.<\/p>\n<p><b>The Walter &amp; Leah Ruderfer Art Enrichment Endowment<\/b><br \/>Created to enhance the art classes, therapy, and art experiences in the creative art studio at the JAFCO Children\u2019s Ability Center for children with developmental disabilities who might not otherwise have the opportunities to experience these life enriching opportunities.<\/p>\n<p><strong>The Patti Plichta Sukkot Celebration Fund<\/strong><br \/>Created by her sister Arlene Zilker in her memory to provide the children of JAFCO the opportunity to celebrate her favorite holiday of Sukkot.<\/p>\n<p class=\"x_MsoNormal\"><b>The Eileen Garlick Legacy Godparent Program for the Children of JAFCO<br \/><\/b>Inspired by her nephew Mitchell Pizik in memory of her love and commitment to JAFCO\u2019s mission and the importance of all JAFCO Godparents who spiritually adopt our children as their own.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Leslie &amp; Kimberly Kaminoff Children&#8217;s Village Endowment<br \/><\/strong>Created to provide much needed support for the programs and services benefiting the children at the JAFCO Children\u2019s Village<\/p>\n<p><strong>Alan &amp; Noni Aufzien Ice Cream Fund<br \/><\/strong>Created to provide tasty cold ice cream treats year round and for the children to enjoy the experience of Ice Cream Truck visits at the JAFCO Children\u2019s Village<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>[\/et_pb_tab][\/et_pb_tabs][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Endowments are restricted to the purpose for which they were created and only the earned interest is used, allowing the endowment and your family name in perpetuity to continue saving [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":21,"featured_media":0,"parent":3817,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_et_pb_use_builder":"on","_et_pb_old_content":"[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Please help JAFCO secure the future of our children \u2013 saving the life of a child is the best investment you can make. You may place your family name on one of the following endowments needed to secure the future of JAFCO. All endowments are restricted to the purpose for which they were created and only the earned interest is used, allowing the endowment and your family name to continue saving the lives of children in perpetuity. A minimum gift of $25,000 will establish a restricted or unrestricted (endowed or unendowed) family fund for any of the services offered at the Children\u2019s Village, the Children\u2019s Ability Center or the Northeast Communities Office.\n\n<span style=\"color: #f26722; font-weight: bold;\">To discuss creating a family fund or any of the endowed gifts listed below contact JAFCO Philanthropy Director Janet Epstein at <a href=\"mailto:randi@jafco.org?subject=Endowment Inquiry\">janet@jafco.org<\/a> or 954.315.8696.<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][vc_tta_tabs][vc_tta_section title=\"Opportunities\" tab_id=\"1502717256044-ece4188f-c038\"][vc_column_text]\n<div class=\"event_content event_content--white\">\n<table border=\"0\" width=\"850\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"endowment--column1\" align=\"right\" width=\"15%\">$25,000,000<\/td>\n<td width=\"85%\">will allow the agency to be named in honor of the donor.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"endowment--column1\" align=\"right\" width=\"15%\">$10,000,000<\/td>\n<td class=\"endowment--column2\">will establish an endowment to support the operations of either the Children\u2019s Ability Center OR the Jewish Children\u2019s Village.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"endowment--column1\" align=\"right\" width=\"15%\">$5,000,000<\/td>\n<td class=\"endowment--column2\">will establish an endowment to support the Children\u2019s Emergency Shelter and provide a safe haven for abused infants and children.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"endowment--column1\" align=\"right\" width=\"15%\">$1,000,000<\/td>\n<td class=\"endowment--column2\">will establish an endowment to provide excellent medical and dental care to the children of JAFCO.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"endowment--column1\" align=\"right\" width=\"15%\">$1,000,000<\/td>\n<td class=\"endowment--column2\">will establish an endowment to allow the children of JAFCO to experience the joy of summer camp.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"endowment--column1\" align=\"right\" width=\"15%\">$1,000,000<\/td>\n<td class=\"endowment--column2\">will establish an endowment to provide lifesaving therapy to children who have experienced abuse.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"endowment--column1\" align=\"right\" width=\"15%\">$1,000,000<\/td>\n<td class=\"endowment--column2\">will establish an endowment to allow children at the Children\u2019s Village to attend college.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"endowment--column1\" align=\"right\" width=\"15%\">$1,000,000<\/td>\n<td class=\"endowment--column2\">will establish an endowment to support foster families who open their hearts and their homes to abused and\nneglected children.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"endowment--column1\" align=\"right\" width=\"15%\">$1,000,000<\/td>\n<td class=\"endowment--column2\">will establish an Adoption Endowment to assist families and children with the adoption process.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"endowment--column1\" align=\"right\" width=\"15%\">$1,000,000<\/td>\n<td class=\"endowment--column2\">will establish a Family Preservation Endowment to support families in crisis and keep families together.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"endowment--column1\" align=\"right\" width=\"15%\">$1,000,000<\/td>\n<td class=\"endowment--column2\">will establish a Relative Caregiver Endowment to support caregivers who have stepped up to care for their grandchildren or other relatives.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"endowment--column1\" align=\"right\" width=\"15%\">$1,000,000<\/td>\n<td class=\"endowment--column2\">will establish an endowment for the JAFCO CEO, COO or Development Director position.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"endowment--column1\" align=\"right\" width=\"15%\">$1,000,000<\/td>\n<td class=\"endowment--column2\">will establish an Independent Living Endowment to help children transition from foster care.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"endowment--column1\" align=\"right\" width=\"15%\">$1,000,000<\/td>\n<td class=\"endowment--column2\">will establish a Transportation Endowment to provide for vehicles, gas and maintenance of vehicles to transport the children to school and other activities.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"endowment--column1\" align=\"right\" width=\"15%\">$500,000<\/td>\n<td class=\"endowment--column2\">will establish a Bar\/Bat Mitzvah Endowment to provide for a memorable celebration on the occasion of a child\u2019s Bar or Bat Mitzvah at the Children\u2019s Village.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"endowment--column1\" align=\"right\" width=\"15%\">$500,000<\/td>\n<td>will establish a Hebrew School and Holiday Endowment to provide Hebrew School, Shabbat Dinner and all holiday meals to the children at the Children\u2019s Village.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"endowment--column1\" align=\"right\" width=\"15%\">$360,000<\/td>\n<td class=\"endowment--column2\">will establish a Technology Endowment to provide for computers for all of the children at the Village.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"endowment--column1\" align=\"right\" width=\"15%\">$360,000<\/td>\n<td>will establish a Summer Vacation Fund to allow the children at the Village to experience what it is like to go on an annual \u201cfamily\u201d vacation.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"endowment--column1\" align=\"right\" width=\"15%\">$250,000<\/td>\n<td class=\"endowment--column2\">will establish a Birthday Party Endowment to give every JAFCO child an amazing birthday party.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"endowment--column1\" align=\"right\" width=\"15%\">$100,000<\/td>\n<td class=\"endowment--column2\">will establish a Forever Friends\/Mentoring Endowment to give every child their own mentor or \u201cforever friend\u201d.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"endowment--column1\" align=\"right\" width=\"15%\">$72,000<\/td>\n<td class=\"endowment--column2\">will allow you to endow your Godparent or Circle of Hope commitment and support the children forever.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=\"Existing Named Endowments &amp; Special Purpose Funds\" tab_id=\"endowments\"][vc_column_text]\n<div class=\"event_content event_content--white\">\n\n<strong>The Paul &amp; Sandra Goldner MENSCH Endowment<\/strong>\nCreated to ensure that every JAFCO child has the same opportunity as their children and grandchildren to receive an excellent education and mentoring that will help them become a \u201cMensch\u201d.\n\n<strong>The Vicki &amp; Steven Stolberg College Scholarship Award<\/strong>\nCreated to provide college or vocational school experiences to the children of JAFCO who are working hard to succeed in life, beginning in their senior year of high school and following them to college graduation.\n\n<strong>The Barry &amp; Myra Cohen Cultural Arts &amp; Music Endowment<\/strong>\nCreated to enhance the cultural and musical experiences of the children of JAFCO who might not otherwise have the opportunities to experience these life enriching opportunities.\n\n<strong>The Lois &amp; Stephen Kaufman College Endowment<\/strong>\nCreated by Lois and Stephen Kaufman in honor of their 50th wedding anniversary to provide college or vocational school experiences to the children of JAFCO who are working hard to succeed in life, beginning in their senior high school year and following them to college graduation.\n\n<strong>The Jonathan E. Cohen Therapy &amp; Wellness Fund<\/strong>\nCreated by Barry and Myra in loving memory of their son Jonathan Eric Cohen to provide substance abuse prevention, therapy and wellness programs at both the JAFCO Jewish Children\u2019s Village and the Children\u2019s Ability Center.\n\n<strong>The Gayle Coleman Rader Scholarship Fund\n<\/strong>Created by the loving family of Gayle Coleman Rader in her memory to be used for the payment for summer camp expenses for children living in the JAFCO Children\u2019s Village.\n\n<strong>The Clare &amp; Richard Lesser Children of JAFCO Endowment<\/strong>\nCreated to provide for the ongoing needs of the children of JAFCO.\n\n<strong>The Brenda Wallach Forever Friends Endowment<\/strong>\nCreated by Arthur Adler in loving memory of his sister Brenda who was a dedicated mentor in the Forever Friends Program for many years, sharing her generous heart and warm smile with the children of JAFCO.\n\n<strong>The David Isenberg &amp; Ronni Isenberg Birthright and March of the Living Fund<\/strong>\nCreated by David Isenberg and Ronni Isenberg, son and daughter of Tami and Perry Isenberg, to share their love of Israel with their fellow teenagers. This fund will provide the opportunity for JAFCO children to participate in Birthright and in the March of the Living where they will first gain an understanding of the darkness of the Holocaust followed by our bright future in Israel.\n\n<strong>The Fred Katzin Transportation Fund\n<\/strong>Created by Joan and Leslie Berman in memory of Fred Katzin, JAFCO Children\u2019s Ability Center Board Chairman and member of all four JAFCO Boards, to ensure that his legacy of commitment towards our staff and kindness towards our children and families will continue forever. This fund will allow JAFCO to purchase vans and other transportation as needed for the children at the JAFCO Jewish Children\u2019s Village and JAFCO Children\u2019s Ability Center.\n\n<strong>The Rona Roth Adoption Fund\n<\/strong>Created by Mel Roth in loving memory of his wife Rona to provide funds for adoption services at JAFCO.\n\n<strong>The Tami &amp; Perry Isenberg Bar\/Bat Mitzvah Endowment<\/strong>\nCreated to ensure that every JAFCO child has the opportunity to have a beautiful Bar\/Bat Mitzvah by being called to the Torah for the most special and holy ritual of our Jewish heritage followed by a wonderful celebration.\n\n<strong>The Norman &amp; Stephanie Altman Cultural Arts Fund\n<\/strong>Created to provide cultural arts experiences for the children of JAFCO that will lift their spirits and touch their soul in a meaningful way by providing music lessons, concert and theater experiences and performing arts camps and training.\n\n<strong>The Alan &amp; Noni Aufzien College Graduation Gift Fund\n<\/strong>Created to recognize each JAFCO child for the enormous accomplishment of completing their college degree with a gift of $1,000 to help them begin their journey as adults.\n\n<strong>The Dara &amp; Alan Berger Ability Center Scholarship Fund\n<\/strong>Created to provide scholarships for programs and support services for the children at the JAFCO Children's Ability Center.\n\n<strong>The Estelle Berliner Children\u2019s Discretionary Endowment Fund\n<\/strong>Created by her son Richard Lieboff in her memory recognizing her volunteer commitment and support of the needs of the children of JAFCO.\n\n<strong>The Sam &amp; Adele Borger Birthday Fund\n<\/strong>Created by their children in honor of Sam and Adele Borger to provide the children of JAFCO a memorable birthday party, often their first.\n\n<strong>The Sam &amp; Rose Riemer Endowment Fund<\/strong>\nCreated to provide for the daily needs of the children of JAFCO.\n\n<strong>Chelminsky Family Hebrew School Fund<\/strong>\nCreated to enrich the lives of the children of JAFCO by exposing them to the beauty of Judaism by providing holiday celebrations, Hebrew school, and Bar and Bat Mitzvahs for the children of JAFCO.\n\n<strong>The Congregation Yemei Teshuva of Boca West CC Bar &amp; Bat Mitzvah Fund\n<\/strong>Created with love to provide Bar and Bat Mitzvah and holiday celebrations strengthening Jewish identity for the children living at the JAFCO Children\u2019s Village.\n\n<strong>Jesse Diner &amp; Adele Stone New Beginnings Educational Fund<\/strong>\nCreated in honor of Ellyn &amp; Steve Bogdanoff and Anita &amp; Ralph Byer who have both opened their homes as JAFCO foster parents, this fund will enhance the lives of JAFCO\u2019s college-age children by providing them with higher educational opportunities in order to break the cycle of abuse and neglect.\n\n<strong>The Gwenn Feldman Fund for Fun<\/strong>\nThe Gwenn Feldman Fund for Fun created in loving memory of Gwenn Feldman by her children Emily Gottheimer and US Congressman Josh Gottheimer to ensure that their mother's love for children and for \"fun\" lives on forever in the hearts of abused and neglected children.\n\n<strong>The Marge Flanz* Alumni Circle Endowment<\/strong>\nCreated in loving memory of JAFCO Trustee Marge Flanz, to support the activities and ongoing development of the JAFCO Alumni Circle and to provide assistance to deserving JAFCO alumni as they make the difficult transition from foster care to young adulthood.\n\n<strong>Michelle Herman Goldstein* Emergency Fund<\/strong>\nCreated by her family in loving memory of Michelle who was senselessly killed on 9-11, provides emergency funds for our JAFCO Shelter: food, clothing, medical attention, and therapy for the most vulnerable infants and children who come to us in the middle of the night.\n\n<strong>Jeffrey Gruber Recreational Fund<\/strong>\nCreated by Sheila and Richard Gruber in loving memory of their son Jeffrey. This fund provides fun filled experiences for the children in keeping with Jeffrey\u2019s beautiful smile and spirit.\n\n<strong>The Cindy &amp; Harold Guttman Ability Center Program Fund\n<\/strong>Created to provide much needed support for programming at the JAFCO Children's Ability Center.\n\n<strong>The JAAM Emergency Fund\n<\/strong>Created by Rolf and Gloria Tragbar in honor of their grandchildren to assure the betterment of children and families. This fund will support children who are in need of immediate and emergency assistance to ensure their safety and stability.\n\n<strong>The Gerald Kessner Outdoor Experience Fund<\/strong>\nThe Gerald Kessner Outdoor Experience Fund created by Gerald Kessner\u2019s wife Frances, and their children and grandchildren, Ellen &amp; Steven Greenfield, Jacob &amp; Samantha, Heidi &amp; Barry Field, Tyler, Chloe &amp; Aidan, Dana &amp; Edward Kessner, Josh &amp; Ryan, in memory of Gerald. This fund is to honor Gerald\u2019s love of spending quality time with his family at their country house on the lake, by giving the JAFCO children the opportunity to create lifelong memories participating in various fun-filled outdoor activities, including attending summer camps and similar experiences.\n\n<strong>The Krongold Family Jewish Identity Fund<\/strong>\nThe Krongold Family Jewish Identity Fund created by Glenda and Ronnie Krongold in honor of their children and grandchildren that have embraced their Jewish Heritage by giving the JAFCO children the opportunity to attend High School in Israel, Birthright, and The March of the Living.\n\n<strong>Lederman-Wolfe March of the Living &amp; Birthright Fund<\/strong>\nCreated by Jacquie and Marty Lederman in order to create a living bridge from the past to the present so we will never forget. This fund will provide the opportunity for JAFCO children to participate in Birthright and in the March of the Living where they will first gain an understanding of the darkness of the Holocaust followed by our bright future in Israel.\n\n<strong>The Rita Carole Messner Endowment Fund<\/strong>\nIn Loving Memory of her parents Rose and William Messner benefitting the Ability Center Summer Camp&nbsp; \"Summer camp is treasured a childhood memory that Rita's parents gave her\".\n\n<strong>Eric &amp; Debbie Nemiroff Music Education Fund<\/strong>\nCreated to spread the love that they share as a family, with their son Sam, for music and the arts by providing the children of JAFCO with drama and music experiences.\n\n<strong>Roslyn Prevor College Scholarship Fund<\/strong>\nCreated by Roz\u2019s children Abbe and Barry Prevor on the occasion of their son Harrison\u2019s Bar Mitzvah to provide spending money to the children in JAFCO\u2019s Independent Living Program who are attending college.\n\n<strong>Lawrence S. &amp; Helene Price Family Fund<\/strong>\nCreated by their children in their honor to provide ongoing support throughout the years for all of the children of JAFCO.\n\n<strong>Dr. Abraham &amp; Dorothy Shapiro Family Fund<\/strong>\nCreated to provide emergency medical care for the children at the JAFCO Jewish Children\u2019s Village through an annual Yom Kippur Book of Remembrance created by the Boca Lago Congregation.\n\n<strong>The Amy &amp; Barry Sylvetsky Village Discretionary Fund\n<\/strong>Created to provide much needed support for the programs and services benefiting the children at the JAFCO Children's Village.\n\n<strong>The Stefanie&nbsp;Watkins&nbsp;Memorial Fund for Children with Developmental Disabilities\n<\/strong>Created by Lori and Lewis Gold and family in loving memory of their daughter-in-law Tiffany Gold\u2019s sister Stefanie Watkins to provide much needed support for families raising a child with a developmental disability.\n\n<strong>Two Ziegler Boys Camp Scholarship Fund<\/strong>\nCreated by Joan Baxt in honor of her two grandsons so that the children of JAFCO will have the same joyful summer camp experience as any other children.\n\n<strong>Gary Zimmerman Shabbat Fund<\/strong>\nCreated to provide a meaningful monthly Shabbat experience for the children living at the JAFCO Jewish Children\u2019s Village, teaching them the importance of spending Shabbat as a day of peace and gratitude.\n\n<b>The Walter &amp; Leah Ruderfer Art Enrichment Endowment<\/b>\nCreated to enhance the art classes, therapy, and art experiences in the creative art studio at the JAFCO Children\u2019s Ability Center for children with developmental disabilities who might not otherwise have the opportunities to experience these life enriching opportunities.\n\n<strong>The Patti Plichta Sukkot Celebration Fund<\/strong>\nCreated by her sister Arlene Zilker in her memory to provide the children of JAFCO the opportunity to celebrate her favorite holiday of Sukkot.\n<p class=\"x_MsoNormal\"><b>The Eileen Garlick Legacy Godparent Program for the Children of JAFCO\n<\/b>Inspired by her nephew Mitchell Pizik in memory of her love and commitment to JAFCO\u2019s mission and the importance of all JAFCO Godparents who spiritually adopt our children as their own.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][\/vc_tta_tabs][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row disable_element=\"yes\"][vc_column][vc_column_text]Please help JAFCO secure the future of our children \u2013 saving the life of a child is the best investment you can make. You may place your family name on one of the following endowments needed to secure the future of JAFCO. All endowments are restricted to the purpose for which they were created and only the earned interest is used, allowing the endowment and your family name to continue saving the lives of children in perpetuity. A minimum gift of $25,000 will establish a restricted or unrestricted (endowed or unendowed) family fund for any of the services offered at the Children\u2019s Village, the Children\u2019s Ability Center or the Northeast Communities Office.\n\n<span style=\"color: #f26722; font-weight: bold;\">To discuss creating a family fund or any of the endowed gifts listed below contact JAFCO Philanthropy Director Randi Winter at <a href=\"mailto:randi@jafco.org\">randi@jafco.org<\/a> or 954.552.2519.<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][vc_tta_tabs][vc_tta_section title=\"Opportunities\" tab_id=\"1575904858632-23256740-7ac7\"][vc_column_text]\n<div class=\"event_content event_content--white\">\n<table border=\"0\" width=\"850\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"endowment--column1\" align=\"right\" width=\"15%\">$25,000,000<\/td>\n<td width=\"85%\">will allow the agency to be named in honor of the donor.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"endowment--column1\" align=\"right\" width=\"15%\">$10,000,000<\/td>\n<td class=\"endowment--column2\">will establish an endowment to support the operations of either the Children\u2019s Ability Center OR the Jewish Children\u2019s Village.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"endowment--column1\" align=\"right\" width=\"15%\">$5,000,000<\/td>\n<td class=\"endowment--column2\">will establish an endowment to support the Children\u2019s Emergency Shelter and provide a safe haven for abused infants and children.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"endowment--column1\" align=\"right\" width=\"15%\">$1,000,000<\/td>\n<td class=\"endowment--column2\">will establish an endowment to provide excellent medical and dental care to the children of JAFCO.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"endowment--column1\" align=\"right\" width=\"15%\">$1,000,000<\/td>\n<td class=\"endowment--column2\">will establish an endowment to allow the children of JAFCO to experience the joy of summer camp.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"endowment--column1\" align=\"right\" width=\"15%\">$1,000,000<\/td>\n<td class=\"endowment--column2\">will establish an endowment to provide lifesaving therapy to children who have experienced abuse.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"endowment--column1\" align=\"right\" width=\"15%\">$1,000,000<\/td>\n<td class=\"endowment--column2\">will establish an endowment to allow children at the Children\u2019s Village to attend college.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"endowment--column1\" align=\"right\" width=\"15%\">$1,000,000<\/td>\n<td class=\"endowment--column2\">will establish an endowment to support foster families who open their hearts and their homes to abused and\nneglected children.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"endowment--column1\" align=\"right\" width=\"15%\">$1,000,000<\/td>\n<td class=\"endowment--column2\">will establish an Adoption Endowment to assist families and children with the adoption process.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"endowment--column1\" align=\"right\" width=\"15%\">$1,000,000<\/td>\n<td class=\"endowment--column2\">will establish a Family Preservation Endowment to support families in crisis and keep families together.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"endowment--column1\" align=\"right\" width=\"15%\">$1,000,000<\/td>\n<td class=\"endowment--column2\">will establish a Relative Caregiver Endowment to support caregivers who have stepped up to care for their grandchildren or other relatives.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"endowment--column1\" align=\"right\" width=\"15%\">$1,000,000<\/td>\n<td class=\"endowment--column2\">will establish an endowment for the JAFCO CEO, COO or Development Director position.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"endowment--column1\" align=\"right\" width=\"15%\">$1,000,000<\/td>\n<td class=\"endowment--column2\">will establish an Independent Living Endowment to help children transition from foster care.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"endowment--column1\" align=\"right\" width=\"15%\">$1,000,000<\/td>\n<td class=\"endowment--column2\">will establish a Transportation Endowment to provide for vehicles, gas and maintenance of vehicles to transport the children to school and other activities.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"endowment--column1\" align=\"right\" width=\"15%\">$500,000<\/td>\n<td class=\"endowment--column2\">will establish a Bar\/Bat Mitzvah Endowment to provide for a memorable celebration on the occasion of a child\u2019s Bar or Bat Mitzvah at the Children\u2019s Village.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"endowment--column1\" align=\"right\" width=\"15%\">$500,000<\/td>\n<td>will establish a Hebrew School and Holiday Endowment to provide Hebrew School, Shabbat Dinner and all holiday meals to the children at the Children\u2019s Village.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"endowment--column1\" align=\"right\" width=\"15%\">$360,000<\/td>\n<td class=\"endowment--column2\">will establish a Technology Endowment to provide for computers for all of the children at the Village.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"endowment--column1\" align=\"right\" width=\"15%\">$360,000<\/td>\n<td>will establish a Summer Vacation Fund to allow the children at the Village to experience what it is like to go on an annual \u201cfamily\u201d vacation.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"endowment--column1\" align=\"right\" width=\"15%\">$250,000<\/td>\n<td class=\"endowment--column2\">will establish a Birthday Party Endowment to give every JAFCO child an amazing birthday party.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"endowment--column1\" align=\"right\" width=\"15%\">$100,000<\/td>\n<td class=\"endowment--column2\">will establish a Forever Friends\/Mentoring Endowment to give every child their own mentor or \u201cforever friend\u201d.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"endowment--column1\" align=\"right\" width=\"15%\">$72,000<\/td>\n<td class=\"endowment--column2\">will allow you to endow your Godparent or Circle of Hope commitment and support the children forever.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=\"Existing Named Endowments &amp; Special Purpose Funds\" tab_id=\"1575904858680-2a4c9816-146f\"][vc_column_text]\n<div class=\"event_content event_content--white\">\n\n<strong>The Paul &amp; Sandra Goldner MENSCH Endowment<\/strong>\n$1,000,000 \u2013 Created to ensure that every JAFCO child has the same opportunity as their children and grandchildren to receive an excellent education and mentoring that will help them become a \u201cMensch\u201d.\n\n<strong>The Vicki &amp; Steven Stolberg College Scholarship Award<\/strong>\n$125,000 \u2013 Created to provide college or vocational school experiences to the children of JAFCO who are working hard to succeed in life, beginning in their senior year of high school and following them to college graduation.\n\n<strong>The Barry &amp; Myra Cohen Cultural Arts &amp; Music Endowment<\/strong>\n$100,000 \u2013 Created to enhance the cultural and musical experiences of the children of JAFCO who might not otherwise have the opportunities to experience these life enriching opportunities.\n\n<strong>The Lois &amp; Stephen Kaufman College Endowment<\/strong>\n$64,000 \u2013 Created by Lois and Stephen Kaufman in honor of their 50th wedding anniversary to provide college or vocational school experiences to the children of JAFCO who are working hard to succeed in life, beginning in their senior high school year and following them to college graduation.\n\n<strong>The Jonathan Cohen Therapy and Wellness Fund<\/strong>\nCreated by Barry and Myra in loving memory of their son Jonathan Eric Cohen to provide substance abuse prevention, therapy and wellness programs at both the JAFCO Jewish Children\u2019s Village and the Children\u2019s Ability Center.\n\n<strong>The Gayle Coleman Rader Scholarship Fund\n<\/strong>Created by the loving family of Gayle Coleman Rader in her memory to be used for the payment for summer camp expenses for children living in the JAFCO Children\u2019s Village.\n\n<strong>The Clare &amp; Richard Lesser Children of JAFCO Endowment<\/strong>\n$50,000 \u2013 Created to provide for the ongoing needs of the children of JAFCO.\n\n<strong>The Brenda Wallach Forever Friends Endowment<\/strong>\n$50,000 \u2013 Created by Arthur Adler in loving memory of his sister Brenda who was a dedicated mentor in the Forever Friends Program for many years, sharing her generous heart and warm smile with the children of JAFCO.\n\n<strong>The David Isenberg &amp; Ronni Isenberg Birthright and March of the Living Fund<\/strong>\n$50,000 \u2013 Created by David Isenberg and Ronni Isenberg, son and daughter of Tami and Perry Isenberg, to share their love of Israel with their fellow teenagers. This fund will provide the opportunity for JAFCO children to participate in Birthright and in the March of the Living where they will first gain an understanding of the darkness of the Holocaust followed by our bright future in Israel.\n\n<strong>The Fred Katzin Transportation Fund\n<\/strong>$36,000 \u2013 Created by Joan and Leslie Berman in memory of Fred Katzin, JAFCO Children\u2019s Ability Center Board Chairman and member of all four JAFCO Boards, to ensure that his&nbsp;legacy of commitment towards our staff and kindness towards our children and families will continue forever. This fund will allow JAFCO to purchase&nbsp;vans and other transportation as needed for the children at the JAFCO Jewish Children\u2019s Village and JAFCO Children\u2019s Ability Center.\n\n<strong>The Rona Roth Adoption Fund\n<\/strong>Created by Mel Roth in loving memory of his wife Rona to provide funds for adoption services at JAFCO.\n\n<strong>The Tami &amp; Perry Isenberg Bar\/Bat Mitzvah Endowment<\/strong>\n$28,000 \u2013 Created to ensure that every JAFCO child has the opportunity to have a beautiful Bar\/Bat Mitzvah by being called to the Torah for the most special and holy ritual of our Jewish heritage followed by a wonderful celebration.\n\n<strong>Norman &amp; Stephanie Altman Cultural Arts Fund<\/strong>\n$25,000 \u2013 Created to provide cultural arts experiences for the children of JAFCO that will lift their spirits and touch their soul in a meaningful way by providing music lessons, tickets to concerts, and theater performances.\n\n<strong>The Norman &amp; Stephanie Altman Cultural Arts Fund\n<\/strong>$25,000 \u2013 Created to provide cultural arts experiences for the children of JAFCO that will lift their spirits and touch their soul in a meaningful way by providing music lessons, concert and theater experiences and performing arts camps and training.\n\n<strong>The Alan &amp; Noni Aufzien College Graduation Gift Fund\n<\/strong>$25,000 \u2013 Created to recognize each JAFCO child for the enormous accomplishment of completing their college degree with a gift of $1,000 to help them begin their journey as adults.\n\n<strong>The Dara &amp; Alan Berger Ability Center Scholarship Fund\n<\/strong>$25,000 \u2013 Created to provide scholarships for programs and support services for the children at the JAFCO Children's Ability Center.\n\n<strong>The Estelle Berliner Children\u2019s Discretionary Endowment Fund\n<\/strong>$25,000 \u2013 Created by her son Richard Lieboff in her memory recognizing her volunteer commitment and support of the needs of the children of JAFCO.\n\n<strong>The Sam &amp; Adele Borger Birthday Fund\n<\/strong>$25,000 \u2013 Created by their children in honor of Sam and Adele Borger to provide the children of JAFCO a memorable birthday party, often their first.\n\n<strong>The Sam and Rose Riemer Endowment Fund<\/strong>\n$25,000 \u2013 Created to provide for the daily needs of the children of JAFCO.\n\n<strong>Chelminsky Family Hebrew School Fund<\/strong>\n$25,000 \u2013 Created to enrich the lives of the children of JAFCO by exposing them to the beauty of Judaism by providing holiday celebrations, Hebrew school, and Bar and Bat Mitzvahs for the children of JAFCO.\n\n<strong>The Congregation Yemei Teshuva of Boca West CC Bar and Bat Mitzvah Fund\n<\/strong>$25,000 \u2013 Created with love to provide Bar and Bat Mitzvah and holiday celebrations strengthening Jewish identity for the children living at the JAFCO Children\u2019s Village.\n\n<strong>Jesse Diner &amp; Adele Stone New Beginnings Educational Fund<\/strong>\n$25,000 \u2013 Created in honor of Ellyn &amp; Steve Bogdanoff and Anita &amp; Ralph Byer who have both opened their homes as JAFCO foster parents, this fund will enhance the lives of JAFCO\u2019s college-age children by providing them with higher educational opportunities in order to break the cycle of abuse and neglect.\n\n<strong>The Gwenn Feldman Fund for Fun<\/strong>\n$25,000 \u2013 The Gwenn Feldman Fund for Fun created in loving memory of Gwenn Feldman by her children Emily Gottheimer and US Congressman Josh Gottheimer to ensure that their mother's love for children and for \"fun\" lives on forever in the hearts of abused and neglected children.\n\n<strong>The Marge Flanz* Alumni Circle Endowment<\/strong>\n$25,000 \u2013 Created in loving memory of JAFCO Trustee Marge Flanz, to support the activities and ongoing development of the JAFCO Alumni Circle and to provide assistance to deserving JAFCO alumni as they make the difficult transition from foster care to young adulthood.\n\n<strong>Michelle Herman Goldstein* Emergency Fund<\/strong>\n$25,000 \u2013 Created by her family in loving memory of Michelle who was senselessly killed on 9-11, provides emergency funds for our JAFCO Shelter: food, clothing, medical attention, and therapy for the most vulnerable infants and children who come to us in the middle of the night.\n\n<strong>Jeffrey Gruber Recreational Fund<\/strong>\n$25,000 \u2013 Created by Sheila and Richard Gruber in loving memory of their son Jeffrey. This fund provides fun filled experiences for the children in keeping with Jeffrey\u2019s beautiful smile and spirit.\n\n<strong>The Cindy &amp; Harold Guttman Ability Center Program Fund\n<\/strong>$25,000 \u2013 Created to provide much needed support for programming at the JAFCO Children's Ability Center.\n\n<strong>The JAAM Emergency Fund\n<\/strong>$25,000 \u2013 Created by Rolf and Gloria Tragbar in honor of their grandchildren to assure the betterment of children and families. This fund will support children who are in need of immediate and emergency assistance to ensure their safety and stability.\n\n<strong>The Gerald Kessner Outdoor Experience Fund<\/strong>\n$25,000 \u2013 The Gerald Kessner Outdoor Experience Fund created by Gerald Kessner\u2019s wife Frances, and their children and grandchildren, Ellen &amp; Steven Greenfield, Jacob &amp; Samantha, Heidi &amp; Barry Field, Tyler, Chloe &amp; Aidan, Dana &amp; Edward Kessner, Josh &amp; Ryan, in memory of Gerald. This fund is to honor Gerald\u2019s love of spending quality time with his family at their country house on the lake, by giving the JAFCO children the opportunity to create lifelong memories participating in various fun-filled outdoor activities, including attending summer camps and similar experiences.\n\n<strong>The Krongold Family Jewish Identity Fund<\/strong>\n$25,000 \u2013 The Krongold Family Jewish Identity Fund created by Glenda and Ronnie Krongold in honor of their children and grandchildren that have embraced their Jewish Heritage by giving the JAFCO children the opportunity to attend High School in Israel, Birthright, and The March of the Living.\n\n<strong>Lederman-Wolfe March of the Living &amp; Birthright Fund<\/strong>\n$25,000 \u2013 Created by Jacquie and Marty Lederman in order to create a living bridge from the past to the present so we will never forget. This fund will provide the opportunity for JAFCO children to participate in Birthright and in the March of the Living where they will first gain an understanding of the darkness of the Holocaust followed by our bright future in Israel.\n\n<strong>The Rita Carole Messner Endowment Fund<\/strong>\n$25,000 \u2013 in Loving Memory of her parents Rose and William Messner benefitting the Ability Center Summer Camp&nbsp; \"Summer camp is treasured a childhood memory that Rita's parents gave her\".\n\n<strong>Eric &amp; Debbie Nemiroff Music Education Fund<\/strong>\n$25,000 \u2013 Created to spread the love that they share as a family, with their son Sam, for music and the arts by providing the children of JAFCO with drama and music experiences.\n\n<strong>Roslyn Prevor College Scholarship Fund<\/strong>\n$25,000 \u2013 Created by Roz\u2019s children Abbe and Barry Prevor on the occasion of their son Harrison\u2019s Bar Mitzvah to provide spending money to the children in JAFCO\u2019s Independent Living Program who are attending college.\n\n<strong>Lawrence S. &amp; Helene Price Family Fund<\/strong>\n$25,000 \u2013 Created by their children in their honor to provide ongoing support throughout the years for all of the children of JAFCO.\n\n<strong>Dr. Abraham &amp; Dorothy Shapiro Family Fund<\/strong>\n$25,000 \u2013 Created to provide emergency medical care for the children at the JAFCO Jewish Children\u2019s Village through an annual Yom Kippur Book of Remembrance created by the Boca Lago Congregation.\n\n<strong>The Amy &amp; Barry Sylvetsky Village Discretionary Fund\n<\/strong>$25,000 \u2013 Created to provide much needed support for the programs and services benefiting the children at the JAFCO Children's Village.\n\n<strong>The Stefanie&nbsp;Watkins&nbsp;Memorial Fund for Children with Developmental Disabilities\n<\/strong>$25,000 \u2013 Created by Lori and Lewis Gold and family in loving memory of their daughter-in-law Tiffany Gold\u2019s sister&nbsp;Stefanie Watkins&nbsp;to provide much needed support for families raising a child with a developmental disability.\n\n<strong>Two Ziegler Boys Camp Scholarship Fund<\/strong>\n$25,000 \u2013 Created by Joan Baxt in honor of her two grandsons so that the children of JAFCO will have the same joyful summer camp experience as any other children.\n\n<strong>Gary Zimmerman Shabbat Fund<\/strong>\n$25,000 \u2013 Created to provide a meaningful monthly Shabbat experience for the children living at the JAFCO Jewish Children\u2019s Village, teaching them the importance of spending Shabbat as a day of peace and gratitude.\n\n<\/div>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][\/vc_tta_tabs][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]","_et_gb_content_width":"","ngg_post_thumbnail":0,"footnotes":""},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"http:\/\/75.103.67.20\/~jafco\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/1646"}],"collection":[{"href":"http:\/\/75.103.67.20\/~jafco\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"http:\/\/75.103.67.20\/~jafco\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/75.103.67.20\/~jafco\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/21"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/75.103.67.20\/~jafco\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1646"}],"version-history":[{"count":62,"href":"http:\/\/75.103.67.20\/~jafco\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/1646\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":229616,"href":"http:\/\/75.103.67.20\/~jafco\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/1646\/revisions\/229616"}],"up":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/75.103.67.20\/~jafco\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/3817"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"http:\/\/75.103.67.20\/~jafco\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1646"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}