WHAT: Approximately 17 Holocaust survivors and their family members will attend a luncheon and the Broadway Show, a Band’s Visit, as part of Jewish Family Services of Greater Charlotte’s efforts to keep local survivors living in the engaged and connected. 

WHEN: Sunday, August 25, 2019 

Luncheon 12:00 p.m. 

Show 1:30 p.m. 

WHERE: Luncheon: Wells Fargo Event Space below the Knight Theatre 

Show: Knight Theatre at the Levine Center for the Arts, 430 S. Tryon St. Charlotte, NC 28202 

MORE INFO: 

Jewish Family Services is welcoming our community’s local Holocaust survivors to an outing which is funded by a grant Jewish Family Services received from the Jewish Federations of North America (JFNA) through the Center for Advancing Holocaust Survivor Care. The grant is designed to increase socialization opportunities for survivors, especially with each other, provide caregivers and children of survivors with support, and give survivors the opportunity to leave their legacy by documenting their testimonies. To date, 17 survivors have been interviewed and 15 have shared their stories via video. 

Jewish Family Services of Greater Charlotte provides social services and emergency assistance to individuals and families in need. It is dedicated to strengthening and empowering individuals and families in our community; supporting those who face daily challenges with mental health, food insecurity, financial crises and the aging process. Jewish Family Services offers counseling and domestic violence services, senior engagement and Holocaust survivor programs, crisis response and assistance and community programs and education. 

Photo and Interview opportunities with local Holocaust survivors available. For more information contact Bonnie Bonomo at (954) 98-0006 or bonnie.bonomo@jfscharlotte.org 

MEDIA CONTACT: 
Bonnie Bonomo 
704. 944.6884 Direct 
954.298.0006 Cell 

WHAT: Approximately 275 guests will attend Jewish Family Services’ annual fundraiser, which provides the non-profit with a platform to educate the community about its programs and services, and through a client testimonial, share the impact those services can have when someone is in need. 

WHEN: Sunday, June 2, 2019 

WHERE: Temple Beth El, 5101 Providence Rd., Charlotte, NC 28226 

MORE INFO: Jewish Family Services is welcoming the members of the community with the hopes of creating a deeper understanding of the growing need for services in Charlotte. Guests will get to enjoy a pre-reception, comedy show, raffles prizes, and auction while hearing one woman’s story of triumph after a very deep loss. 

For almost 40 years, Jewish Family Services has been a one-stop shop, primary resource for those struggling in our community. The Agency strengthens and empowers individuals and families by using four core competencies: Emotional Health and Well-being, Senior Engagement, Crisis Response and Assistance and Community Programs and Education. For more information, call (704) 364-6594 or go to jfscharlotte.org. 

 MEDIA CONTACT:
Bonnie Bonomo
(704) 944-6884 Direct
(954) 298-0006 Cell
Bonnie.bonomo@jfscharlotte.org 

Charlotte, N.C. ( 2/1/18) – Jewish Family Services of Greater Charlotte (JFS) is pleased to announce it has received a $48,545 grant from The Jewish Federations of North America (JFNA) through the Center for Advancing Holocaust Survivor Care. When combined with matching funds, this award will allow for $64,726 in new programming for survivors. 

The grant focuses on three areas: socialization and engagement designed to connect survivors to reduce feelings of isolation, documenting and capturing individual survivor histories and providing second generation family members with the opportunity to share the unique and challenging experiences of life with a survivor. The educational, psycho-social and trauma-based support programs and services that are being designed to meet these goals closely parallel JFS’ mission to strengthen and empower families and individuals.

Of the more than 100,000 Holocaust survivors in the United States, nearly one-quarter are aged 85 or older and one in four lives in poverty. Many live alone and are at risk for social isolation, depression and other physical and mental health conditions stemming from periods of starvation, disease and torture.

“Delivering these often life-saving and life-enhancing services to Holocaust survivors is critical to their quality of life”, said Howard S. Olshansky, Executive Director of JFS. 

Following an award from the United States Department of Health and Human Services for $12 million over five years, JFNA launched the Center for Advancing Holocaust Survivor Care to advance innovations in person-centered, trauma-informed (PCTI) services for Holocaust survivors in the United States. PCTI is a holistic approach that promotes dignity, strength and empowerment of trauma victims.

“We are thrilled to see JFNA provide the backing for this kind of program. Their support of our local community and JFS with this sizeable award is impressive, said Sue Worrel, Chief Executive Officer of Jewish Federation of Greater Charlotte.  “Many Holocaust survivors’ lives will forever be changed”.

With clarity, care and tools people flourish and thrive in their daily lives. Since 1980 JFS has been the primary resource in the Charlotte Jewish community for coming to the aid of those in need. JFS strives to meet the needs of children, teens, adults, families and seniors through professional counseling, programs and services inspired by Jewish values.

MEDIA CONTACT:
Bonnie Bonomo
(704) 944-6884
Bonnie.bonomo@jfscharlotte.org