THE BRIDGEWATER-SOMERVILLE CONNECTION PAGE 8 FEBRUARY/MARCH 2025 theconnectionsnj.com Join us for an afternoon of laughter for the benefit of our community Kosher Brunch | MimosaBar | Auction SUNDAY 12PM 6 APRIL 2025 ANNIVERSARY 45 STANDUP Nancy L. Lee JFS Lifetime Philanthropy Award Steve & Kathy Harris JFS Lifetime Philanthropy Award Tova Friedman JFS Lifetime Achievement Award The Connection Magazines JFS Community Partnership Award Linda & Manny Glincman JFS Volunteer Service Award JudyGold Emmy Award Winning Actress & Comedian Sandy Hackett Comedian Son of the late Buddy Hackett Tickets & More Info jewishfamilysvc.org/45 cyL. Lee SLifetime hropy Award azines Award Affordable Luxury Transportation Your Journey, Our Priority! Just Call Papa or Text Call for reservation 908-323-3512 Why choose us? • Personalized, reliable and budget friendly service • A fleet of late-model luxury vehicles, sedans, SUV’s, limousine, & vans • 24/7 availability, secure payments, & free quotes • Kid-friendly, large group options, & free Wi-Fi Whether it is an airport transfer, business or special event… We guarantee on-time service with style & comfort! All major credit cards accepted invites the community to an afternoon of laughter as we recognize 45 years of service. On April 6, 2025, Emmy Award-winning actress and comedian Judy Gold and comedian Sandy Hackett, son of the late Buddy Hackett, headline a 45th anniversary gala. JFS will honor the significant contributions to JFS and the community of these notable local leaders, volunteers, and supporters: • JFS Lifetime Philanthropy Award – Nancy L. Lee, Steve & Kathy Harris, of Somerset County • JFS Community Partnership Award – The Connection Magazines • JFS Volunteer Services Award – Linda & Manny Glincman, of Somerset County • JFS Lifetime Achievement Award – Tova Friedman, of Middlesex County Founded in 1980, JFS provides affordable and accessible social services to people of all ages, faiths, and backgrounds in its tri-county area. In addition to teletherapy and ongoing virtual offerings, the location in Somerville, NJ bustles with activity daily with people relying on a continuum of support services, volunteer training, and more. JFS promotes mental health, supports older adults, empowers youth, and antion, and referrals, and distributing donated material goods such as grocery gift cards, holiday gifts, and toiletries. In addition to the dedicated professional team and Board of Trustees, volunteers are central to JFS’s nearly half-century of success reaching into the community. This afternoon event on Sunday, April 6th will feature a Kosher brunch, mimosa bar, and auction. Purchase tickets for Stand Up for JFS at Jewishfamilysvc.org/45 or by contacting JFS at (908)725-7799. The discounted early-bird period runs through February 14, 2025, after which tickets revert to full price through March 14. You can also always find more information on JFS programs in our own Connection Connection Magazines Community Calendar, available in all print editions as well as online at theconnectionsnj.com. swers urgent needs. As a licensed community mental health outpatient provider, JFS promotes emotional well-being for individuals and families. Individual and family support groups and therapy sessions meet the needs of those seeking assistance with grief, unemployment, family crises, mental health, socialization, and other life challenges. JFS supports older adults by increasing their ability to age in place and remain in the community, providing access to basic needs, reducing isolation, and offering home care and case management for Holocaust Survivors. Neurodivergent young people and their families are empowered through social groups. Family Mentors help families navigate daily challenges by leveraging existing strengths and capacities. Career counseling and support groups help the unemployed with confidence and their job search. JFS also answers urgent needs by providing emergency support, informaCOMMUNITY NEWS... Acclaimed Comedians Headline Milestone Anniversary Celebration Jewish Family Service of Somerset, Hunterdon, and Warren Counties Celebrates 45 Years of Serious Service to the Community JFS to an afternoon of laughter as we recog
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