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Holocaust survivors, she works tirelessly to get all the resources and benefits that they are entitled to receive. “She is very detailed-oriented and works closely with physicians and other organizations to make sure her clients get appointments and the services they need,” said Debbie Mayer.

President’s remarks and new president installation

Anne Kramer began her two-year term as president in 2021. When installed, Kramer listed several goals for her term: to remain financially secure, to help break the stigma of mental health, to develop Care Management Services to care more fully for older and disabled adults, to continue to be good stewards of the generosity of JFS’ donors, and to increase community partnerships through events. In her remarks at the meeting, Kramer noted the successes JFS has had over the past two years, as well as in the 75 years of its incorporation, noting the agency has served thousands of people, provided thousands of counseling hours, served hundreds of food pantry guests, and hundreds of families who received Hanukkah gifts.

Kramer emphasized the changes department (now called Embrace Counseling), the retirement of several staff members and welcome of their replacements, the growth of the PAM department, and the closure of the private duty home care program. “The dedication of the staff and board of directors to make all of these transitions possible is noted best by the continued success of JFS in the community and the ability to provide care where it is needed most,” she said. community with transparency and timely decisions.”

As Kramer welcomed Scott Flax as the new board president, she said, “You are lucky to be stepping into the role as board president. I hope two years from now you will feel as honored as I feel today to have been in this role.”

“As the incoming president, I believe it is important that we inform and educate our friends, family, neighbors, and community about all the amazing services that JFS offers,” said Flax. “I want to make sure that we emphasize our strengths and that we are prepared for the next 75 years of helping the community.”

JFS recently experienced and its focus to serve the community. Changes included the move of the clinical services

Ellen Rosenblum, immediate past president, recognized Kramer’s leadership saying that “Anne led by example and further enhanced our reputation in the

Flax thanked the board members past and present, JFS volunteers and staff, his wife, parents, and children for their support in this appointment and their commitment to his service of the community. “JFS is here to help. We are here to assist. We are here to comfort and aid all those in need throughout life’s many transitions,” he said.