Barry Halper first became involved with JFS when Wendy Born, then Board President, invited him to join the board in 2015. What began as a simple invitation quickly grew into years of meaningful community connection, and impact. Barry became one of the very first volunteers for JFS’ Mazel Meals program when it launched in 2018.
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The Volunteer Center of Lehigh Valley’s annual Volunteer Challenge is known for bridging the gap between corporate teams and nonprofits to complete long-lasting and high impact projects. For the third consecutive year, Lehigh Valley’s Alvin H. Butz, Inc. has selected Jewish Family Service as its project partner, continuing a multiphase transformation of the JFS building.
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April is Volunteer Appreciation Month, a time to recognize JFS volunteers of all ages and life stages who unselfishly give their time, energy, and heart to support the mission of JFS. “Volunteers enable JFS to provide services that address food insecurity, promote the social and emotional well-being of clients,and foster connections to the Jewish community.
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Jewish Family Service has recently completed a transformation of the waiting room and common areas thanks to a project inspired by the Volunteer Center of the Lehigh Valley’s Volunteer Challenge. The Volunteer Challenge mobilizes local corporations and businesses to partner with nonprofit organizations to complete sustainable projects. In May of 2024, Alvin H. Butz, Inc.
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