Ready to support JRA through Growing Needs, Glowing Deeds this year?
2021 ANNUAL EVENT TO END HUNGER
The economic downturn caused by the pandemic has led to an unprecedented rise in individuals in Greater Philadelphia experiencing food insecurity. Our clients are some of the most impacted by COVID-19, from older adults experiencing isolation to the newly unemployed, often forced to make tough choices like paying rent, paying for medications, or buying groceries. JRA’s role in closing the gap between hunger and food security remains critically important.
Under the shadow of the pandemic, we've learned an important lesson: A little bit of light can dispel a lot of darkness.
Growing Needs, Glowing Deeds: JRA’s 2021 Annual Event to End Hunger will illuminate the stories of some heroic JRA volunteer families, whose compassion, generosity, and appetite to help inspire others to do good, and whose constant presence serves as a beacon of hope for those around them. The event will also provide insight into the expanding needs of families struggling with food insecurity, how JRA’s Covid-19 response has helped alleviate the struggle, and how just one act of kindness can make a huge impact.
After much consideration, JRA has decided to go fully virtual again for this year's Annual Event to End Hunger. We, like many of you, are disappointed not to be able to gather in person, but we are looking forward to hosting another amazing virtual experience this year.
EriC & Dylan Haron
EriC & Dylan Haron
EriC & Dylan Haron
L'dor V'dor
The Father and Son Team
This determined duo has taken a leading role in delivering food to clients at Jewish Federation Housing, which provides subsidized housing for low- and moderate-income seniors. COVID made the logistics of delivering to this location particularly challenging, and we relied on teams of volunteers and staff
L'dor V'dor
The Father and Son Team
This determined duo has taken a leading role in delivering food to clients at Jewish Federation Housing, which provides subsidized housing for low- and moderate-income seniors. COVID made the logistics of delivering to this location particularly challenging, and we relied on teams of volunteers and staff to complete the monthly contactless delivery to 800 families all in one night. Eric and Dylan Haron’s efficiency, dedication, and drive help make this challenging delivery that much easier while getting crucial food and supplies to a particularly vulnerable group.
Steve Schwartz
EriC & Dylan Haron
EriC & Dylan Haron
The Bagel Guy
JRA's Extraordinary Delivery Driver
Steve Schwartz takes pride in feeding our JRA community — both our clients and our volunteers. Before the pandemic, Steve was JRA’s go-to “bagel guy,” waking up at sunrise to deliver New York Bagels to the warehouse for volunteers to enjoy. He continues to deliver 30-40 boxes of food each m
The Bagel Guy
JRA's Extraordinary Delivery Driver
Steve Schwartz takes pride in feeding our JRA community — both our clients and our volunteers. Before the pandemic, Steve was JRA’s go-to “bagel guy,” waking up at sunrise to deliver New York Bagels to the warehouse for volunteers to enjoy. He continues to deliver 30-40 boxes of food each month to our clients. Throughout the pandemic, Steve has remained committed to going the extra mile — literally — and shows no signs of slowing down.
Jeff & Maria Newby
EriC & Dylan Haron
Jeff & Maria Newby
Love and Volunteerism
JRA's Ultimate Route Owners
Jeff first volunteered with JRA during the 2017 holiday season and left the packing shift determined to come back and do more on a regular basis. Today, Jeff has made volunteering with JRA part of his monthly routine. Jeff’s dedication cannot be matched — except by his caring wife, Maria.
Love and Volunteerism
JRA's Ultimate Route Owners
Jeff first volunteered with JRA during the 2017 holiday season and left the packing shift determined to come back and do more on a regular basis. Today, Jeff has made volunteering with JRA part of his monthly routine. Jeff’s dedication cannot be matched — except by his caring wife, Maria. Even throughout the pandemic, the couple has continued to volunteer consistently. Jeff says he hopes that he can serve as a reminder that anyone can take some time out of their lives to help others because “it just feels good.”
EVENT COMMITTEE
Hallee and David Adelman
Heather and Jon Adler
Susanna Lachs and Dean Adler
Jan and Pete Albert
Lori and Michael Axelrod
Lisa and Arthur Berkowitz
Freda Pepper and Howard Bernstein
Sarah and Dan Bernstein
Nancy and Martin Black
Joslyne and Roger Braunfeld
Cary and Perry Borish
Tara Cherwony
Lisa and Ephraim Dardashti
Lorin and Kim Decker
Andrea and Howard Goldstein
Beth and Dan Heyman
Amy and Daniel Erlbaum
Jon and Jessica Erlbaum
Lee Ann and Scott Erlbaum
Leiba and Marc Erlbaum
Amy and Steven Erlbaum
Vicki and Gary Erlbaum
Judy and Marc Felgoise
Jennifer Mendel and Fred Fox
Paula and Bill Glazer
Melissa and Michael Glozman
Andrea and Richard Gottlieb
Deena Roemer Herman and Gabe Herman
Jennifer and Nathan Hoffman
Meredith and Jon Hoffman
Amy and Elliot Holtz
Corey and Seth Jackier
Helene and Greg Jaron
Robin and Steven Katz
Ana and Daniel Kolansky
Cyndilee and David Kosloff
Beth and Brad Krouse
Jill and Chip Kurtzman
Becca and Hal Leshner
Michele and Rob Levin
Lori and Ray Levin
Cara Levinson
Susan and David Lipson
Francine and Bob Lipstein
Marla and Bill Luterman
Sara and Jay Minkoff
Sharon Musher and Daniel Eisenstadt Risha and Michael Neil
Holly and Norm Nelson
Gail and Elliot Norry
Ellen and Bill Novick
Dena and Yoni Parmet
Michie and Skip Pasternak
Sherry and John Pearlstein
Jayne and Ron Perilstein
Sue and Mark Rabinowitz
Nikki and Marc Rayfield
Jen and Jon Rodack
Jay and Barbara Rosan
Jill and Brian Rosen
Lori and Steve Rosenberg
Randi and Todd Sandler
Linda and Eric Satlow
Chava and Rabbi Menachem Schmidt
Michelle and Jon Schwartz
Rachel and Eric Schwartz
Susan and Jeff Schwartz
Nancy and Ben Shein
Michal and Rabbi Shraga Sherman
Shane and Matt Siegel
Mitch Sterling
Phyllis and Darren Sudman
Stephanie and Ilan Sussan
Allison and Lee Sussman
Jennier and Martin Wachs
Michele and Jake Winigrad
Brittany and Kevin Wolfgang
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