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Live Laugh Give Comedy Night Raises Over $200,000 for Jewish Family Services
August 2023
By Julie Loftis, JFS Marketing Specialist
On June 11 more than 300 guests “laughed and gave” at Jewish Family Services’ (JFS) Live Laugh Give comedy night fundraising event. This year, honorees Eric and Susan Lerner were recognized for their many contributions to JFS, the Jewish community, and the greater Charlotte community. The event welcomed back headliner, Orny Adams who did not disappoint with his one-liners and jokes.
Howard Olshansky, JFS executive director, shared that JFS has been experiencing a significant increase in the demand for their services. Olshansky remarked, “We are so moved that once again our community opened their hearts and the event raised over $200,000 to help JFS secure the necessary resources needed to meet the growing needs of our community.”
We are grateful for our cochairs, Adina Loewensteiner and Andrew Bernstein, and for the generosity of our sponsors, spearheaded by our Entertainment Underwriters, Gary and Jodi Michel. The event was followed by a dessert reception for sponsors, underwritten by Pinnacle Financial Partners, which featured a meet-and-greet with Adams. Funds raised from Live
Laugh Give, the annual Family to Family Campaign starting in September, and generous donations throughout the year help JFS maintain the crucial support our community relies on. Live Laugh Give surpassed expectations, thanks to our supportive community. For more information on donating funds, contributing to the food pantry, or volunteering, please visit JFSCharlotte.org or call (704) 364-6594.
