Jewish Vocational Service 2012 Annual Report helping people work their way through life Contract Services Training & Education Employment Services Adult Services Small Business Services Youth Services
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Jewish Vocational Service 2012 Annual Report
helping people work their way through life
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Jewish Vocational Service 2012 Annual Report1
JVS CHICAGo SERVICES
EMPLOYMENT SERVICES
Career Moves
Funded through the Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Chicago, Career Moves at JVS Chicago is a comprehensive Career Development Center, staffed by dedicated counselors, that delivers innovative programs to job seekers. The Center encourages, supports and empowers professional and skilled job seekers throughout the job search process, working with entry-level to executives of all ages and demograph-ics. Additional funding provides on-the-job training scholarships to clients from the former Soviet Union.
Senior Services
Low-income seniors gain valuable mar-ketable skills by working in subsidized employment. Seniors explore their career goals while providing an essential benefit to host non-profit organizations. Funding is provided by Senior Service America, Inc. through the federal Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP). Funding from the Retirement Research Founda-tion provides support for a dedicated Employer Service Representative to develop job leads, engage seniors in job readiness training and assist with placement and retention services.
Adult Services
Career counseling and guidance, work readiness, supported employment, job coaching and retention services pro-vide the foundation for JVS placement services for individuals with disabilities and for adults with significant challeng-es to employment. In addition, JVS provides much needed employment services to individuals who are deaf and hard of hearing. Funding streams include the Illinois Department of Rehabilitation Services (DRS) and the City of Chicago (CDBG).
Youth Services
Workforce Investment Act funding from the Chicago-Cook Workforce Partnership and the Kane County Department of Employment and Education allows JVS to provide job placement services to youth with disabilities and other at-risk youth. Volunteer experiences to gain expo-sure to the world of work, job coach-ing, mentoring, internships, and job placement services enable JVS youth to explore relevant career pathways. Additional funding from United Way of Lake County allows JVS to place youth with disabilities in internships with the goal of competitive employment.
CONTRACT SERVICES
While working at a state or federal office site, more than 100 participants with disabilities receive on-the-job skills training in facilities management, copy operations, mailroom services, ware-housing or janitorial training. Funding is provided by seven federal and four state agencies at 18 distinct locations throughout metropolitan Chicago.
SMALL BUSINESS SERVICES
Duman Entrepreneurship Center
An endowment from the late philan-thropist, Louis Duman, makes possible core small business services of busi-ness education, one-on-one technical assistance, financial capabilities training (credit building) and access to capital through private loan funds and tradi-tional lenders. Mentoring expertise for business owners in the areas of law, accounting, manufacturing, licensing, and environmental issues is provided to clients seeking to start or expand their small businesses. Additional funding streams support this vast array of small business services.
TRAINING & EDUCATIoN
English as a Second Language (ESL) and Adult Basic Education (ABE)
Refugees and immigrants tradition-ally have sought language acquisition and workplace acculturation from JVS. Students learn vocational English in preparation for employment and civic participation. Funding is provided by the Illinois Community College Board. Additional funding from the Secretary of State provides volunteer student tutors and mentors. The Lloyd A. Fry Foundation provides funding for the ESL bridge to healthcare careers program. The Robert McCormick Foundation provides funding for adult basic education training to assist healthcare students increase their literacy and numeracy levels.
Digital Literacy
JVS Community Technology Centers provide access to basic computer skills training for those individuals with no computer skills and advanced training for those seeking Microsoft certifications. A new program launch of Cisco Certified Entry Networking Technician (CCENT) certification will begin in the fall of 2012.
Healthcare
Home Health Aide and Pharmacy Technician training programs are geared to prepare today’s job seekers for entry-level allied health careers. Funding for home health is provided from the state (Title XX), the City (CDBG) and the federal government (HHS). Funding for pharm tech is provided through DHHS (US Depart-ment of Health & Human Services, Health Professions opportunity Grant) funds as well as through the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic opportunity.
Jewish Vocational Service 2012 Annual Report 1
Dear Friends and Supporters,
Fiscal Year 2012 was a turnaround year for JVS that featured new and improved services for the Jewish and general communities, and above all, a sustained commitment to the critical JVS mission of providing quality employment services. But there is much more to be proud of:
We have expanded the number ■
of career counselors and added an improved capacity for job placement services. Staff surpassed the job placement goal for the year to prove the point.
We have forged working relation- ■
ships with the Hebrew Theological College and the Blitstein Institute for Women to provide employment services to their graduating students.
We have developed a partnership ■
with Jewish Child and Family Services to provide employment experiences and work readiness education to transitioning youth.
We offered acclaimed career educa- ■
tion programs, delivering expert career information to seniors seeking to transition to today’s job market, to career changers in need of rebrand-ing and new career identities, and to professionals and executives looking for promotion and growth.
We successfully expanded our em- ■
ployment services for those who are deaf and hard of hearing. In recogni-tion of the outstanding work done
by our professional staff, increased funding from the Illinois Department of Rehabilitation Services enabled this expansion.
The Duman Entrepreneurship Center ■
partnered with the City of Chicago to implement its Annual Small Busi-ness Plan Competition for new and existing small business owners. The Center also provided hundreds of clients with credit building services, customized business support and access to workshops, business capital, and professional mentoring.
our Senior Aide Program provided ■
support to Jewish communal agencies valued at more than $200,000 annually.
The JVS brand grew both internally ■
and externally with the launch of a new website, the addition of a wide range of social media outlets to our existing networking capabilities, and the creation of an Agency newsletter.
The Fiscal Year 2012 successes clearly are many. The question remains, “What lies ahead?”
We are planning to launch a Cisco ■
certification training program as a first step towards a career in the technology industry.
We anticipate that our Pharmacy ■
Technician training program will move to Skokie in the near future, providing additional job skill training and employment to members of the Jewish community.
We will continue to expand our ■
employment service capacity, devel-oping outplacement services for non-profit agencies, as well as the capacity to provide our employers with management and executive level search strategies.
We are planning to launch a career test- ■
ing and counseling program targeted to young adults who have graduated from college and have not yet created a practical and viable career plan.
We will establish a position of Director ■
of Quality Assurance to achieve the highest level of service and contract compliance possible in order to meet and exceed the expectations of our clients, our funders, and ourselves.
We are increasing our commitment ■
to our staff’s professional develop-ment, ensuring that JVS remains at the forefront of career services, business education and innovative job coaching, programming and placement services.
JVS stands proud, productive and vital in its service to the Jewish and general community as it has throughout its 128-year history. our longevity lies with the support of our donors and funders, the dedicated service of our Board of Directors, our caring volunteers, our professional staff who provide countless hours of client services, and our community members who trust us to listen, to develop relevant programs and to deliver career changing results. To all of you we offer our deepest appreciation.
A MESSAGE To THE CoMMUNITY
Richard D. RotbergExEcutivE DirEctor
Elaine Saphier FoxPrEsiDEnt
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CareerMoves
Patience and Perseverance Pay off
Rob Lipka was a well-
established professional
who worked at a mid-sized
accounting firm when his
position was eliminated.
His specialty was in cost
segregation, an improvement
strategy that accelerates
depreciation deductions to
reduce Federal income taxes.
Because Rob’s career choice
had such a high level of
expertise and specialization,
he knew his job search would
take extra time and effort. But
he didn’t think it would take
as long as it did. His initial
networking group disbanded
and after several months of
searching, Rob heard about
JVS Chicago and the Jewish
Employment Network (JEN).
“The JEN group is a safe place
for members to come and
discuss their job search without
criticism or rejection,” says
Laurie Rosen, facilitator of JEN.
Rob attended the group every
Thursday morning for a year
and learned how to perfect his
“elevator speech” and define
his career identity. “When
I met Laurie and other JEN
members, I knew I had found
the right group,” says Rob.
“My group of 10-20
professionals offered not
only sound career advice but
emotional support as well. To
this day, they hold a special
place in my heart.”
Career Moves
Funded through the Jewish Federation of
Metropolitan Chicago, Career Moves at JVS Chicago
is a comprehensive Career Development Center,
staffed by dedicated counselors, that delivers
innovative programs to job seekers. The Center
encourages, supports and empowers professional
and skilled job seekers throughout the job search
process, working with entry-level to executives of
all ages and demographics. Additional funding
provides on-the-job training scholarships to clients
from the former Soviet Union.
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In addition to JEN, Rob
met a recruiter specializing
in accounting and cost
segregation, and arranged
an initial meeting with Baker
Tilly, a full-service accounting,
consulting, tax, and advisory
firm. He knew right away that
Baker Tilly was where he wanted
to work but again didn’t realize
his patience would be tested.
Rob began his own consulting
practice while remaining
persistent with Baker Tilly.
“Finally, after a year and a half
of several interviews and internal
restructurings at Baker Tilly, Rob
landed a job as their Manager
of Cost Segregation. “It was
worth the wait,” says Rob.
“They value my contribution.”
Says Laurie, “Rob is the most
personable and persistent
person I have
ever met. He
understood
his niche
position and
never gave
up on what
he wanted
to do.”
Throughout
his job search, Rob kept a
structured schedule which
included exercising regularly
three days a week and staying
active in his synagogue, Beth
Judea in Long Grove, Illinois.
“I made life-long friends
through the JEN group and
now am a member of its
alumni group.
Together with
my family, I had
a great support
system which
enabled me to
stay positive
while I was
unemployed,”
says Rob. “Not
every day is sunny, but with
the right attitude your days get
brighter and it all pays off.”
“The JEN group is a safe place
for members to come and discuss their job search without criticism
or rejection.”
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SmallBusinessServices
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Entrepreneurship Creates Jobs in Communities
After three years as a
bilingual business analyst
and credit builder advisor
for the Illinois Small Business
Development Center/Duman
Entrepreneurship Center at JVS
Chicago, Nancy Kalinowski
became motivated to start
her own business. Her passion
had always been her yoga
practice, specifically Bikram or
“hot“ yoga which creates many
benefits to both mind and
body/increased vitality and
mental clarity, weight loss and
reduced stress.
“Although I enjoyed working with
other entrepreneurs at the Duman
Center, it became clear to me
that I should follow my passion
and open my own business,” says
Nancy. “I was inspired by the staff
and my Duman clients to take the
next step in my own life and
I have never looked back.”
Nancy’s first step was to take a
nine-week Bikram yoga teacher
training/certification class in Los
Angeles. She continued working
part-time at JVS while teaching
yoga. “The coaching and
guidance I provided my clients in
return gave me the confidence to
move forward with my personal
plan,” comments Nancy. “I
received incredible support and
priceless information from the
Duman Entrepreneurship Center.”
Duman Entrepreneurship Center
An endowment from the late philanthropist, Louis
Duman, makes possible core small business services
of business education, one-on-one technical
assistance, financial capabilities training (credit
building) and access to capital through private loan
funds and traditional lenders. Mentoring expertise
for business owners in the areas of law, accounting,
manufacturing, licensing, and environmental issues
is provided to clients seeking to start or expand
their small businesses. Additional funding streams
support this vast array of small business services.
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Not only did Nancy open the
doors to Bikram Yoga oak Park,
but she also gave birth to her
son, Isaac, soon
thereafter. “I
knew I had to
have a flexible
schedule to
be both a
mother and an
entrepreneur
and the yoga
studio provided
the perfect
balance.” Today the studio has
11 yoga instructors teaching
a constant flow of clients with
hundreds taking classes on a
monthly basis.
Duman Entrepreneurship Center
Director, Donna Rockin, helped
Nancy with her small business
plan,
provided
her in-depth
analysis of
her cash flow,
assisted her
with access
to start-up
capital and
secured pro-
bono legal
assistance to help her negotiate
her studio lease. Says Donna,
“Not only is Nancy an amazing
person, but she was like a
sponge when it came to soaking
up best business practices.”
“I was inspired by the staff and my Duman clients to
take the next step in my own life
and I have never looked back.”
The Duman Center helps brick
and mortar stores, online and
home-based businesses grow
and create jobs throughout
Chicago communities. The
ability to provide small business
owners with the tools to build
their dreams is the essence of
JVS’ mission of helping people
work their way through life.
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YouthServices
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Youth Training Program Builds Self-Confidence
Michael Artz is one of the
many young people whose
lives have been changed by the
JVS Youth Services program.
Before JVS, Michael, who has
autism, had only been able
to find volunteer work. After
attending a presentation about
the many services JVS provides
to youth with disabilities,
Michael and his mother
allowed themselves to believe
that despite his autism, Michael
would find a job.
Michael enrolled immediately
in the Youth Services program
and received academic tutoring
and customized coaching in job
search strategies. He met with his
JVS counselor once a week at the
library to work on perfecting his
job skills. JVS Employer Services
Representative, Anna Froustis,
has seen tremendous growth
in Michael’s job readiness skills.
“In the beginning, Michael had
difficulty mastering his mock
interview skills,” says Anna. “His
dedication and hard work enabled
him to successfully secure a paid
internship at TJ Maxx, two days
a week, four hours each day, for
twelve weeks.” once his internship
ended, Michael was offered a
permanent part-time position.
His tasks at work include unloading
trucks and boxes, working in the
storage room, and organizing
racks and shelves. His mother
cannot help but rave at the
Youth Services
Workforce Investment Act funding from the
Chicago-Cook Workforce Partnership and the
Kane County Department of Employment and
Education allows JVS to provide job placement
services to youth with disabilities and other
at-risk youth. Volunteer experiences to gain
exposure to the world of work, job coaching,
mentoring, internships, and job placement
services enable JVS youth to explore relevant
career pathways. Additional funding from United
Way of Lake County allows JVS to place youth
with disabilities in internships with the goal of
competitive employment.
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improvement she has seen in her
son. “His self-esteem has gone
through the roof. He feels so
productive and is overjoyed by
the process. JVS has gone out of
their way, teaching and coaching
him. It’s been a great fit.”
In addition to working part-time,
Michael swims 100-200 laps of
backstroke or freestyle every
day. He was a silver medalist in
swimming in the Illinois Special
olympics held earlier this year.
Michael isn’t quite finished! His
new self-confidence, complete
with his own paycheck, has
allowed him to set even higher
goals. His dreams have only
just begun.
“JVS has gone out of their way,
teaching and coaching him.
It’s been a great fit.”
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AdultServices
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JVS Bridges Clients to New Beginnings
Before coming to JVS Chicago,
Kolleen O’Brien feared her
employment situation was bleak.
Kolleen faced unusual challenges
as an individual who is hard of
hearing. Although incredibly
bright and personable, second
interviews were not forthcoming.
She had lost all hope of
finding a stable job where her
disability would be overlooked.
Fortunately, Kolleen was referred
to the JVS deaf and hard of
hearing job placement program
by her Illinois Department of
Rehabilitation Services counselor.
At JVS, Kolleen immediately
began her job search anew,
working side-by-side with her
counselor, Hayley Stokar. With
Hayley’s assistance, Kolleen
explored and modified her work
preferences, discovering her
strengths and many abilities.
Together they were able to
identify open positions that
would be a good fit. The
interviewing process allowed
Kolleen to have the support
of a JVS job coach with her—
something for which she is
extremely grateful.
Kolleen secured a job as a
Merchandise Associate at
a Home Goods retail store
in Countryside, Illinois. Her
Adult Services
Career counseling and guidance, work readiness,
supported employment, job coaching and
retention services provide the foundation for JVS
placement services for individuals with disabilities
and for adults with significant challenges to
employment. In addition, JVS provides much
needed employment services to individuals who are
deaf and hard of hearing. Funding streams include
the Illinois Department of Rehabilitation Services
(DRS) and and the City of Chicago (CDBG).
“My goal is to move on up and gain more
responsibilities as I continue working.”
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JVS By The Numbers
We served 8,202 clients in 2011-2012 | We
placed 1,169 clients throughout the agency in
employment | We served 1,053 persons with
disabilities in employment and training programs
| 689 professionals joined the Jewish Employment
Network | Career Moves provided career counseling
and job placement assistance to 3,219 individuals
| 235 individuals received career counseling and credit
coaching classes through J-HELP Access | 354 were
enrolled in English as a Second Language vocational
and bridge programs | 101 students received JUF/
Federation academic scholarships to continue their
college or graduate studies | 1,564 entrepreneurs
attended Duman Center business education and
credit builder classes | 354 entrepreneurs received
individual business counseling at the Duman Center
| The Duman Center helped 17 new small businesses
launch and 50 existing small businesses expand
| 1,088 community residents accessed the Community
Technology Centers | 312 at-risk youth increased
their literacy level, were placed in employment,
participated in work experiences, obtained a GED, or
furthered their education | 103 volunteers donated
their talents and provided over 2,400 hours of
valuable service | 320 low income clients received
case management and job readiness training in
the Uptown community | 301 low income Seniors
improved their skills through subsidized employment
| 388 participants enrolled in health care training
classes | 73 Harper students received support to stay
in school and achieve their educational goals
job requires her to process and
breakdown incoming parcels and
add labels, tags, and sensors
onto the items that need to be
displayed for the front of the store.
“Kolleen is always here on time and
willing to help out with everything
we need,” says Home Goods Store
Manager, Phillip Burch. He knew
Kolleen was right for the job from
the start. “She was a good fit for
us,” Burch asserts.
Kolleen could not be more thrilled
to finally have a job she can count
on. “I enjoy meeting new people. I
love my new job and look forward
to many more opportunities as they
come along. My goal is to move on
up and gain more responsibilities
as I continue working.”
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Endowment Foundation Richard M. Bendix, Jr. David L. Blumberg Burton Ditkowsky Louis Duman z’l Microenterprise Center and Loan Fund Seth A. Eisner Paul L. Epner & Janet Gans Epner Alan Goldstein z’l Janet and Michael Jablon Gordon Kopald z’l Paul H. Leffmann Estate Adrienne Meisel Albert Paul z’l Estate of Shirley Pflaum Charles Phillips in memory of Marsha V. Phillips Sylvia and Joseph Radov z’l Sampson Katz Families Alan Stone Charitable Family Foundation Phyllis Tabachnick Lorraine Weinzimmer
Benefactors Abbott The Allstate Insurance Company Alan & Lori Crane Lester Crown Louis z’l & Susan Duman Paul L. Epner Michael & Janet Jablon Thomas R. Kully z’l T/S Kully Philanthropic Fund Adrienne Meisel Steven N. Miller James H. Stone Walgreen Co.
Sponsors Allscripts David L. Blumberg BMo Capital Markets The CNA Foundation Seth A. Eisner Lawrence & Brenda H. Feis Alan & Elaine Saphier Fox Integrated Project Management Company JMB Insurance MB Financial Charitable Foundation Michael & Sandra J. Rosenstein David M. & Aviva Rubin Seyfarth Shaw LLP SPR Companies WaterSaver Faucet Company
Patrons Richard Bendix, Jr. Benefits Consulting Group, LLC Jack & Barbara Bierig The Boon Group BPI group Chicago Sinai Congregation John & Ellyn Daniels Jordan L. & Barbara Daniels Gary Elden Bruce S. Elder Gerald Farby Frost, Ruttenberg & Rothblatt, P.C. Daniel Greenman Grippo & Elden, LLC Marc Jacobs Jerome & Susan Kahn William & Marilyn Keroff Kate T. Kestnbaum Sherwin & Marlene Konik Jonathan Kovler Michael Lippitz & Susan Wagner Gail Luxenberg David Macknin Aaron & Hilary Malina Barry Maram Samuel & Alice Meisels Midtown Athletic Club Neal, Gerber & Eisenberg LLP Northern Trust Company ovation Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Paige Personnel Services Steven & Jo Ann Potashnick Samuel Press Charles I. & Renee Rosenberg Jeff & Marcia Rubin David Y. Schwartz James H. Stone 2006 Trust Jerome H. Stone Family Foundation Sherwin J. Stone Jack D. Tovin The Triple EEE Foundation Warady & Davis LLP Sarita Washawsky William Blair & Company, LLC
Donors Anonymous Associated Agencies, Inc. Association of Career Professionals Intl., Chicago Chapter William & Donna Barrows Miles & Sandy Berger
Peter Bernstein Jerry H. Biederman Michael E. Braude Ross Bricker & Nina Vinik Cary C. Buxbaum CDW Corporation Cole Taylor Bank Anteco Cross Jerome Dreyfuss Marian Edelstein Sidney & Sondra Epstein Eved Robert & Joan Feitler Robert A. & Maria Ferencz James S. & Karen Frank Lance Friedmann & Sari Gluckin Dorothy Gans William & Ethel Gofen Joan Golder Alan Goldstein z’l Scott & Janet Goss Richard Gottfred Greek American Rehabilita- tion & Care Centre Michael Gurtman & Lois Lourie Brent D. Hanfling Stuart & Shelley Hanfling The Hartford Financial Services Group Joel & Carol Honigberg JPMorgan Chase Seth & Margot Kleinman Richard & Diane Kurtz Ken Luccioni Mark E. McNabola Nancy Newberger Branden oswalt Thomas & Betty Philipsborn Potashnick Philanthropic Fund Ramrod Distributors, Inc. Ben & Nancy Randall Burt Reiter & Edye Agron Earl J. Rusnak, Jr. Michael & Cari Sacks Marshall Samuels Steven & Jessica Sarowitz James & Sheila Schultz Herschel & Diane Seder Gary P. Segal Shefsky & Froelich Charitable Foundation Joe & Renee Birnberg Silberman Ronald & Cathy Silver Shirley Smith Lee & Susan Smolen John Sonnenberg Alan Stone Alan Stone Family Charitable Foundation Stone Management Corporation Emanuel & Stacy Tabachnik z’l Three Twins, Inc. TJX Companies, Inc. Travelers Insurance Michael R. Treister Sherwin & Sheri Zuckerman
Contributors Anonymous Robert D. Appelbaum
Ariel Investments, LLC Howard Arvey Livia Asher Automatic Data Processing Inc. Bruce & Ann Bachmann Robert & Estherose Bachrach Michael & Bonnie Balkin Theodore L. & Cheryl Banks Harold & Roberta Barron Ira Becker Martin & Brenda Becker William & Sara Belkov Katherine Bendix Mary H. Bendix Peter Bensinger & Heidi Wagman Jeffrey Bergman Jay S. Berlinsky H. Bruce & Jan Bernstein Arthur & Helaine Billings Mark D. Blitstein Rochelle Bloom Steven & Karen Bloomberg Steven & Pam Bloomberg Francis J. Bomher Peter Borzak William & Helen Branda James A. Brandt Nonie Brennan Arnold & Adrienne Brookstone Michael Brottman Michael & Diane Brown Robert & Illene Brown Roger & Barbara Brown Janet Buckstein George Burdell Therese Burns Robert Burnstine Burr Ridge Bank & Trust Keith & Elizabeth Chaitoff Barbara Charal Allen & Edith Chernoff Chicago Bulls Chicago White Sox Bill & Natalie Conrardy Cornelia Carpet Cleaners Irwin Coskey Crown Family Foundation Mareile Cusack Christopher M. Dasse Jeffrey & Karen Davis John & Alice Deimel Ellen Delling Des Plaines Public Library Gregory Diamond Stuart & Shari Diamond Alan E. Dordek Jeremy Dubow & Farrah Zick Daniel Edelman Charles L. Edwards Fanchon Ehrlich Stephen Elkins Thea Ellesin-Janus Elmhurst Public Library Emalfarb, Swan & Bain Marc & Marci Epner Steven J. Erlebacher Edward & Sue Ettlinger John Faulkenberry Sig Feiger Janice Feinberg Joseph & Bessie Feinberg Foundation
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JVS is grateful for the generous donations raised through the Sustaining Fund, our annual Strictly Business luncheon and through our endowments and legacy commitments. These funds, generated over the past five years, have been used to supplement resources for programs and services that meet our mission.
Jewish Vocational Service, a partner in serving our community, receives support from the Jewish United Fund/Jewish Federation.
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Margo Stanek Greg Steele David & Arlene Stix Errol & Susan Stone Ira N. Stone Norman H. Stone Family Foundation Robert J. & Julie Stracks Ivan Strauss Ronald & Suzy Strauss Phyllis Tabachnick TCF Bank David & Donna Tropp Ultra Green Energy Services, LLC Selwyn & Lois Unell Robert Unglaub Sarah Unterman Waldheim Cemetery Co. Cliff Weber & Nancy Prussian-Weber Meredith Weber Thomas & Julie Wechsler Andrew L. Weil Edward & Karen Weil Joseph Wein Michael A. Weinberg Jerome Weinstein Marshall Weinstein Lorraine Weinzimmer Hava Weissberg Kalman & Enid Wenig Family Philanthropic Fund Gary I. Wigoda Marc Wilkow Jane Woldenberg Kenneth Zoline Lois Zoller
Friends Howard Alper Leeaman & Patricia Ames Terry & Susan Applebaum Tom & Shelley Aries Barbara Bluhm-Kaul Scott Brown Congregation Sukkat Shalom Family School Deborah Cooper Robert G. Davidson orley Moskovits Desser Adrienne Drell Michael & Lori Dulberg Elyse Dumach Morris & Lois Dyner Jacob Elster Ron & Cathy Emanuel Rosann Epner Robert & Lee Ann Gallowich Deborah Gillespie Gofen & Glossberg, LLC Inna Goncharenko Bruce & Vickie Gorlick Thomas and Karen Gray-Keeler Tom & Joie Harris Martin Hauselman Glenn & Margie Heyman Norman Hirsch & Anne Courter Richard Hirschhaut
David & Beth Inlander Jeanne Jacobs Mitchell & Rayna Joseph Robert & Joan Judelson Tamar Kelber Meredith Keroff Morton Kessel George A. Kline Leon & Ella Krzetowski Kevin Lawler Ronald & Marda Lebeau Joan & Peter Leech Nicole M. Lev Dick & Patricia Levenberg Carl B. Levitt Janet & Jeff Livingston Robert & Gail Loveman Robert Mednick Milka Micic Barry Moltz & Sara Shafran Anne Morrissy Thomas S. o’Donoghue Mark ohringer & Amy Kleinman RSM McGladrey, Inc. Richard & Julie Reibman Donna R. Rockin Robert Roemer Ellen Romberg Rita Sachs Steven Schwab Everett Schwartz Clifford Shapiro Jane P. Sherman Lawrence A. Sherman Kay Shraiberg Jay & Lissa Silver Robert Silver Gene & Sandy Silverberg Howard Sitron Robert & Judy Smoller Allan & Jill Steinberg Arthur Sussman Michael H. Traison Kenneth & Marsha Tucker Karen Weiss Douglas Winzelberg
Foundations/Grants/ Contracts Anonymous (2) Braeside Foundation Chicago Tribune Charties - Holiday Campaign, a fund of the McCormick Foundation Citi Foundation City of Chicago/ Department of Family and Support Services City of Chicago/office of the City Treasurer The Emergency Fund Fel-Pro Mecklenburger Supporting Fund Lloyd A. Fry Foundation Harper College Harvey L. Miller Family Foundation Illinois Community College Board
Illinois Department of Central Management Services Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic opportunity Illinois Department of Human Services Division of Rehabilitation Services office of Inspector General Social Services Block Grant (Title XX) Illinois Secretary of State Illinois State Police Jewish Child and Family Services Jewish Women’s Foundation JPMorgan Chase Foundation Kane County Department of Employment and Education Elliot & Eloise Kaplan Family Fund of the Minneapolis Foundation NeighborWorks America North Shore Community Bank & Trust The Northern Trust Charitable Trust Polk Bros. Foundation U.S. Army Reserve Corps U.S. Department of Energy U.S. Department of Health and Human Services/ The Workforce Boards of Metropolitan Chicago U.S. Department of Health and Human Services/ Health Resources and Services Administration U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development/ Community Development Block Grant U.S. Department of Labor/ Senior Service America, Inc. U.S. Department of Labor/ International Association of Jewish Vocational Services U.S. Department of Transportation U.S. Department of Treasury/ Internal Revenue Service U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs U.S. Environmental Protection Agency U.S. General Services Administration United Way of Lake County Harry & Jeanette Weinberg Foundation The Workforce Board of Northern Cook County
In-Kind Donations Crain’s Chicago Business Microsoft Walgreen Co.
The JVS Endowment Foundation was created in partnership with the Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Chicago’s Agency Endowment Program, which was established to ensure that JVS and our sister agencies have the necessary resources to meet community needs. All commitments to Agency Endowment Foundations are recognized as gifts to the Jewish Federation’s Centennial Campaign.
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Officers
Elaine Saphier FoxPrEsiDEnt
Alan S. CranevicE PrEsiDEnt
Marc JacobsvicE PrEsiDEnt
John DanielsvicE PrEsiDEnt
Barry S. MaramsEcrEtary
William B. Keroff assistant sEcrEtary
Neil B. PosnertrEasurEr
Robert A. Ferenczassistant trEasurEr
Paul L. EpnerimmEDiatE Past PrEsiDEnt
David A. BronnermEmbEr-at-LargE
Sandra J. RosensteinmEmbEr-at-LargE
Honorary Directors
Richard M. Bendix, Jr.Jack R. BierigDavid L. BlumbergSeth A. EisnerJanet JablonAdrienne MeiselJames M. SchultzAlan StoneJack D. TovinMichael R. Treister, M.D.Lorraine Weinzimmer
Board of Directors
Cary C. BuxbaumAmy Dordek DolinskySusan DumanRebecca GlickGale GoldstickMargot KleinmanDavid MackninRenee Birnberg SilbermanJulie SilversteinJohn G. Sonnenberg, Ph.D.James H. Stone
Executive StaffRichard D. RotbergExEcutivE DirEctor
Marcia RubinchiEf financiaL officEr
Janice KaufmanchiEf DEvELoPmEnt officEr
Art AdelbergDirEctor, contract sErvicEs
Tobey Andre DirEctor, training sErvicEs
Nanette CohenDirEctor, EmPLoymEnt DEvELoPmEnt
Harriet FramDirEctor, human rEsourcEs
Thomas KliseDirEctor, financE
Donna RockinDirEctor, Duman EntrEPrEnEurshiP cEntEr
Susan SheffeyDirEctor, PErformancE managEmEnt
Cyndi SolitroDirEctor, markEting
Linda WolfeDirEctor, carEEr DEvELoPmEnt anD PLacEmEnt
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FINANCIAL SUMMARY
INCOME 2011 - 2012
Illinois Department of Human Services $ 982
Contract Services 5,573
Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Chicago 2,298
Other Government Funded Programs 4,001
Individuals and Foundations 821
Scholarships 513
Other Sources 79
TOTAL INCOME $14,267
39%Contract Services
28% Other Government Funded Programs
7% Illinois Department of Human Services
6% Individuals and Foundations
4% Scholarships
16% Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Chicago
0% Other Sources
49% Personnel
15% Other Operating Expenses
4% Scholarships
4% Occupancy
28% Client Compensation and Benefits
EXPENSES
Personnel $ 6,968
Client Compensation and Benefits 4,017
Occupancy 608
Scholarships 513
Other Operating Expenses 2,161
TOTAL EXPENSES $14,267
Fiscal Year Ended 6/30/12 Excluding Investment Activity (in thousands)
Preliminary and Subject to Audit
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Chicago Locations
Main Office 216 West Jackson Blvd. Suite 700 Chicago, Illinois 60606 [email protected] (312) 673-3400 (312) 553-5544 fax
Anshe Motele Congregation 6526 N. California Chicago, Illinois 60645 [email protected] (773) 743-5638 (312) 553-5524 fax
EZRA 909 W. Wilson Chicago, Illinois 60640 (773) 275-0866 (773) 477-5123 fax
Westside Holistic Family Services 4909 W. Division Chicago, Illinois 60651 (773) 287-1726 (773) 287-0560 fax
Suburban Locations
Northbrook Office Harry and Jeanette Weinberg Campus 300 Revere Drive Northbrook, Illinois 60062 [email protected] (847) 412-4300 (312) 553-5526 fax
Elgin Office [email protected] (312) 502-4112
Lombard Office 10 East 22nd Street Lombard, Illinois 60148 [email protected] (630) 889-0548 (312) 553-5522 fax
Northwest Suburban Office 1156 West Shure Drive Suite 181 Arlington Heights, Illinois 60004 [email protected] (847) 392-8205 (312) 553-5527 fax
Skokie Office Goldie Bachman Luftig Building 5150 Golf Road Skokie, Illinois 60077 [email protected] (847) 568-5150 (312) 553-5525 fax
JVS Locations
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