Jewish Senior Living Newsletter OCTOBER 2015 - VOLUME 3, ISSUE 5 Keeping you connected to our communities.
Suzy Ettinger: A Resource to the Community 2015 Annual Dinner Honoree Liz Brach, Donor Stewardship Coordinator
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hilanthropy has always been a central element in Suzy Ettinger’s life. At a very young age, Suzy’s parents instilled in her the importance of giving back. As a young girl, Suzy and her twin sister Sally volunteered at Mt. Sinai Hospital. “I’ve been giving back to the community all of my life,” said Suzy. “It has been extremely rewarding.”
at various nonprofits in the Milwaukee community including Jewish Family Services, University School of Milwaukee, UWM Golda Meir Library board and many more.
She places a great deal of importance on education. “It all starts with the young people in the community,” said Suzy. “Helping children and teenagers in the The Jewish Home and Care Center Milwaukee community who wouldn’t Suzy Ettinger Foundation is proud to honor Suzy otherwise have a fair chance in the world at the 2015 Annual Dinner. Suzy has is vital, and education is the bottom line.” been active on the boards of the Jewish To that end, she has set up scholarship Home and Care Center, Jewish Home and Care funds, donated books to schools, and given her time Center Foundation, Chai Point, and Sarah Chudnow and money to further the mission of organizations Community for more than 20 years. including PEARLS for Teen Girls and others. Suzy first started her involvement with the Jewish Home and Care Center after receiving a call from Nita Corré. “I remember when Nita called me about serving on the board of directors, and I saw it as the perfect opportunity to begin my involvement with the community,” she said. That phone call took place over twenty years ago, and Suzy has maintained a strong presence in our communities ever since. Suzy said, “I’ve so enjoyed my many years of participating with the organizations and the people here.” Suzy’s passionate involvement extends well beyond our communities. She currently sits on nine boards
In This Issue
Suzy Ettinger: A Resource to the Community Sarah Chudnow Community Celebrates Ten Years
Her advice to people who are interested in getting involved is, “Always remember that when you take on a responsibility, follow through with it and see it to the end, don’t walk away. Staying committed is very rewarding.” The 2015 Annual Dinner on Sunday, October 25, is honoring Suzy Ettinger for being a resource to our community. For more information, please email Liz Brach at lbrach@jewishseniorliving.org or call 414-721-9255. n
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