JFCS NEWS
New JFCS Staff!
January 12, 2010
 Amy Yates is the new program asisstant for the Klein Older Adult Services. Her responsibilities include facilitating homecare training, scheduling senior concierge services for homecare and transportation, data entry and client record maintenance, processes billing statements and quality assurance.
Yates came to JFCS from Jewish Hospital & St. Mary's HealthCare where she was secretary for Legal Services and a clinical coordinator.
House Votes to Extend IRA Charitable Rollover Provisions
December 10, 2009
WASHINGTON – Legislation approved by the U.S. House of Representatives today would ensure individuals could continue to make charitable contributions from their retirement accounts tax-free through the end of 2010, says a leading philanthropic organization.
Specifically, the House approved legislation that would allow individuals 70 ½ and older to transfer tax-free up to $100,000 per year from their Individual Retirement Account (IRA) to a qualified charity.
The Jewish Federations of North America (JFNA), which is one of the nation’s largest philanthropic networks, hailed the House vote. JFNA is an active leader in a coalition that has actively promoted the creation of an IRA Charitable Rollover for the past decade.
“As our nation continues to lift itself out of a recession, we are pleased that the House has endorsed the IRA Charitable Rollover incentive so that donors can continue to help charities provide food, shelter, healthcare and other relief programs for the nation’s most vulnerable,” said William C. Daroff, vice president for public policy and director of The Jewish Federations of North America’s Washington office. “The IRA rollover is a powerful incentive and an effective fundraising tool for charities that provides needed resources that can be passed on to those who need it the most. We encourage the Senate to take up this legislation as soon as possible so that the IRA Charitable Rollover can remain in place.”
New JFCS Staff!
December 4, 2009
Jewish Family & Career Services announces the appointment of two new staff members.
 Laura Hall, a nationally certified career management professional, is the newly appointed Career Development Specialist to work primarily with international clients to provide career/employment counseling and workforce development services.
Previously, Hall was Associate Director of the Smith School of Business at the University of Maryland, a Career Counselor with Horizons Unlimited Inc., and an International Trade Specialist with the U.S. Department of Commerce.
Daniel Heffernan will be working as a Business Development Specialist, providing technical and training assistance to new and existing businesses and assisting in recruitment efforts in the Making Connections neighborhoods of Smoketown and Shelby Park. Dan has 20+ years entrepreneurial, business and sales experience.
Sandi Friedson Receives Bell Award
October 2, 2009
 On Wednesday, September 30, JFCS Board Member Sandi Friedson received the WLKY Bell Award from its Spirit of Louisville Foundation. The program recognizes individuals who have demonstrated the true "spirit of Louisville" through selfless volunteer service in our community. Sandi has held numerous positions with the National Council of Jewish Women, Louisville Section; JFCS; VIPS; Family & Children's Place, Community Coordianted Child Care and the California and Iroquois Day Care Center. CONGRATULATIONS SANDI!
Batter Up at the JFCS Pancake Breakfast
August 13, 2009
Pancakes were flipping and flying out the kitchen door on Sunday morning, August 9, at the Applebee’s on Ormsby Station at the Flapjack Fundraiser sponsored by Jewish Family & Career Services. The all-you-can-eat pancake breakfast brought out more than 300 hungry people to support the JFCS Sonny and Janet Meyer Family Food Pantry Fund.
“In the past several months, the JFCS Food Pantry has seen a 25% increase in the number of families coming to the agency seeking food and emergency help during these hard economic times,” commented Shelley Kahn, JFCS volunteer coordinator. More than 80,000 pounds of food is distributed annually, and the food pantry is now affiliated with Dare to Care.
To the delight of the children attending, the U of L Cardinal Bird showed-up with U of L women’s and men’s basketball players Devon Newman, Becky Burke, Clarence Hollaway and Shabaka Lands as special guests. With only one griddle and cook, the pancakes were a little slow in coming out from the kitchen, but the all-volunteer committee became instant experts in serving large crowds and making everyone feel welcome.
Janet Meyer was the idea person behind the event and recruited a big committee to help: Sonny Meyer, Judy Sharp, Carole Snyder, Sara Yamin, Tami Penner, Ruth Silon, Jane Shapiro, Rhonda Welenken, Howie Evans, Marti Tabereaux, Lowell Katz, Marshall Kahn,Sandi and Barry Friedson, Dara Cohen, Michael Cohen, Bonnie and Harold Cohen,Eileen, Harry and Emily Renco, Linda Goodman, Nancy Blodgett, Alana Cohen, Bonnie Bizer, Bill, Amy, Rachel and Haley Ryan, Marcia and Donald Gordon, Judy Borinstein, Lois Marcus, Louise Miller, Helene Banks, Judy Lauderback, and Pledge 13 members Jennifer and Rebecca Davis.
“We raised more than $2,700 for the food pantry fund,” exclaimed Janet Meyer. “The committee really pitched in to make this a very successful event.”
Generous Gift from UBS benefits JFCS
May 15, 2009
When the Louisville branch of UBS Financial Services remodeled its offices in May 2009, the corporate officers decided to donate excess furniture and fixtures. Account Manager Mark Switow contacted Stephanie Reese, CFO of Jewish Family & Career Services, to see if the agency was interested. OH YES was the quick answer!
Our public waiting areas look much more professional with 20 conference chairs; several offices received three credenzas, two desk chairs and framed artwork. We also will put to good use a television and VCR. JFCS sincerely thanks UBS for this very generous donation that will provide comfort to our clients and quality office fixtures for our staff.
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