When we embark on the road of life, it is never initially clear how our trails may wind, or when they may revealan impasse. We are not furnished with a map when we are welcomed into this world. Left to find our ownway, we sometimes travel through seemingly unforgiving terrain and encounter insurmountable mountainsof change. For 70 years, Samost Jewish Family & Children’s Service (JFCS) has served as a compass for thecommunity during those times, as we help direct clients toward help, hope, and independence.

When we took our first steps as a social services agency decades ago, that is when we began taking ourjourney, right along with you. We have razed obstacles that have worked against us, such as challengingeconomic climates. With our passion for the community to fuel us, we devoted efforts to finding ways toovercome each roadblock. As we faced an ever-increasing rise in the number of food-insecure households,our Betsy & Peter Fischer Food Pantries distributed $179,440 worth of food in 2013 to fight hunger. In 2014,we expect an even greater demand due to the reduction of food stamp benefits through the national SNAPprogram, and will again do what is necessary to meet that unique and complex challenge.

Also this year, as the New Jersey unemployment rate hovered at 16 percent for individuals with disabilities,JFCS launched a groundbreaking program called Soups & Sweets. For those individuals with special needsand an interest in cooking, this program trains and certifies students in the culinary arts so they may transitioninto the working world, full of confidence. Soups & Sweets has seen over 50 percent of its graduates moveon to gainful employment.

Understanding the ever-increasing population of seniors in the counties we serve, our senior servicesprogram was busy throughout the year, helping them to live independently and safely at home. Our trainedPatient Partners volunteers devoted 600 hours to accompanying seniors todoctor visits, recording treatment information, and acting as patient advocates.Additionally, through the Kosher Meals-on-Wheels program, we distributed11,250 meals to seniors and homebound individuals to continue providing themwith easily accessible and healthy nourishment.

Our counseling department continues responding to community needs bybringing programs to life, such as our recently expanded Havurah AddictionSupport Group, helping recovering addicts to rebuild their lives. We alsolaunched the Loss of a Loved One Support Group, which brings support tothose who have experienced the devastating loss of a child. In 2013, JFCSguided a number of local women through the tumultuous waters of abuse tofind safe harbor through our Project SARAH domestic violence program.

JFCS has helped clear an unobstructed route to under standing and empathy,assisting so many of our neighbors through a maze of grief, struggle, confusion,and pain. Our agency will continue to strive to be that compass for ourcommunity, as an instrument pointing toward care, compassion, and comfort.We are grateful for the tremendous support of our sponsors, donors, volunteers,board members, and staff who help fulfill the promise of being a dedicatedguide for those who rely on us to navigate the way.

On behalf of the many clients we serve, we thank you for helping to pave thepath ahead with promise, and we look forward to continuing in the direction ofhope and healing, with you as our partner.

JFCS WILL BE THERE...

Main Office1301 Springdale Road, Suite 150Cherry Hill, New Jersey 08003

Phone: (856) 424-1333Fax: (856) 424-7384

Family Assistance Center1309 West Route 70

Cherry Hill, New Jersey 08002Phone: (856) 433-8225Fax: (856) 685-7570

Burlington County OfficeTall Oaks Corporate CenterBuilding One, Suite 100

1000 Lenola RoadMaple Shade, New Jersey 08052Phone & Fax: (856) 793-7710

AN AGENCY OF

Maxine ButlerAngela CerotaAndy CohenHolly Cohen

Michele EttingerDaniel Farber

Miriam FeldmanPeter Fischer

Michele Golkow, Esq.

Louise KatzHeather Leibowitz, Esq.

Andi LevinStacy Asbell Levin, Esq.

Judy Love*Ruth Manin

Sue MeklinskyLisa OrensteinDebbie Ravitz

Iva Samost*Gail Shane

Sharon ShpeenIris Morrow SnyderMissy Wayne, Ph.D.

Michael Weinberg, Esq.Jason Wolf

Jennifer Dollinger Woods

*Trustee Emeritus

EXECUTIVE DIRECTORMarla Meyers

BOARD PRESIDENTMark Shapiro, Esq.

Andi LevinMichele Ettinger

Michele Golkow, Esq.Judy Love

Robert FeistLynny Ravitz, Esq.

Robert Schwartz, Esq.

Carol LupoAaron Singer

**Presidents listed chronologically

Sandy BrownMyron Buchman

Karin ElkisEllen FerreiraDavid FleisherPhyllis Hecsh

Susan Bass LevinDavid O’ConnorHoward Orel, MD

Robert Paul

Eileen Norman PericeArlene PlaskyHarry Platt

Lynny Ravitz, Esq.Scott Rosen

Marvin SamsonScott SeligmanJoan ShusterAaron SingerSally Zeiberg

Nina Cohen, Esq.Rhona Cohen

Ann MillerHope Morgan

VICE PRESIDENTS

BOARD OF TRUSTEES

IMMEDIATE PAST PRESIDENTS**

ADVISORY COUNCIL

SAMOST JEWISH FAMILY & CHILDREN’S SERVICE

We give help. We give hope.

Marla MeyersExecutive Director

Mark Shapiro, Esq.Board President

SPECIAL NEEDSFor 70 years, Samost Jewish Family & Children's Service (JFCS) has been providing comprehensive,caring social services to thousands of South Jersey residents every year. JFCS serves all ages, faiths,

and economic backgrounds - strengthening the individual, the family, and the community. No one is ever turned away due to an inability to pay. Our agency is devoted to providing programs

and support so that those in need can experience a life full of hope and promise.

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A Community Compass Guiding Those in Need for 70 Years

ALL ROADS

Member of the Association of Jewish Family & Children’s Agencies (AJFCA) Accredited by the Council on Accreditation for Family and Children’s Agencies (COA)

VOLUNTEER SERVICES

FAMILY ASSISTANCE

Every Step of the WayLead to Help and Hope

$100,401 worth of volunteer services given to support JFCS clients and programs

• Food Pantry • Friendly Visitor • Jewish Hospice • Patient Partner

• Special Needs Mentor • Special Olympics Coach • Transportation

$179,440 worth of food distributed to fight hunger in our area

• Budget Guidance • Crisis Intervention • Domestic Abuse

• Emergency Financial Support • Food Pantry • Vocational Assistance

13,136 hours of job placement and coaching provided so that individuals with special needs were

better equipped to become part of the workforce

• Adult Day Program • Life Skills Training • Sibling Support • Social, Recreational, and Athletic Programs• Supported Employment • Transition Services

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ALLOY, SILVERSTEIN,SHAPIRO, ADAMS,

MULFORD, CICALESE,WILSON & CO.

Renee and Steve ShapiroAnonymous

Rabbi Noah and Tammy Arnow

Gail and Robert BelferDonna and Richard Bell

Leon and Sivia BraunsteinJennifer and Ari Brooks

Maxine and David ButlerAlan Cohen and

Shari Brown

CareOne MoorestownCareOne Harmony Village

CareOne EveshamCherry Hill Brith Sholom

Lodge 966Bill and Meredith Cohen

David and Barbara CohenMitchell Lawrence Cohen

Steven and Stefanie CohenCongregation Beth El

Sisterhood and Men’s ClubEdward Daniels

Zachary and Ethan FarberFood Sciences Corporation

Phyllis B. HecshMurray and Leni Honig

Amy and Barney KaplanDr. and Mrs. Leonard KatzJFCS Deborah M. Kleinu

Endowment FundBill and Robin Sue Landsburg

In honor of Hannah Lucy, our first granddaughter

Jan LarssonAndrew and Stacy Levin

Lexus of Cherry HillLions GateJay Loew

Ruth and Marc ManinMasada Lodge B’nai B’rith

No. 2858Ian and Susan Meklinsky

Hope and Keith MorganJeffrey and Alice Morris

National Foundation to EndSenior Hunger

Lisa and Jon OrensteinDr. Michael and Marcy

PartnowAkiva and Elaine Pipe

Ira and Emily PolkStacey and Ed RivkinCarol and Zev Rose

Drs. Gady and Elana SegalSherman, Silverstein, Kohl,

Rose & PodolskyJudi Shoulson

Sharon and Stephen ShpeenHeidi and Danny Silverberg

Iris and Ben SnyderSobel & Zell Orthopaedic

Associates, P.C.Lauren and Jonathan Soll

Stephanie and BradleySpecter

Stradley Ronon Stevens &Young, LLP

Susquehanna BankThe Bannett Group, Ltd

Alan and Dr. Laura WechslerBeth and Craig Wynne

Sally and Andrew Zeiberg

Principal PartnerConference on Jewish Material Claims Against the German Government

Jewish Federation of Southern New JerseyThe Raymond & Gertrude R. Saltzman Foundation

Iva and Joseph Samost

DreamerPeter and Betsy Fischer David and Marilyn Krupnicku

VisionaryJane C. Davis Judy and Donald Love

Caren and David Kessler Family Foundation Marvin Samson Foundation

LeaderEstate of Miriam J. Fuhrmanu Miller Family Foundation Wright-Cook Foundation

ChampionEllen and Rick Ferreira Adam and Sharon Sackstein

Estate of Samuel Gordonu Endowment Fund The Pain Management Center

Innovator

Builder

Believer

Shelly and Jerry Abramsonand Jerry Abramson’s

MatzaFun ToursMatt Adler

Pepper Hamilton LLPAELitho Group

The Yellin FamilyThe Akman Family

AnonymousBeneficial Bank

Dr. Eugene BassJosh and Beth Brodkin

Jeff and Sandy BrownBurton Cohen

Herbert and Thalia CohenMarjorie B. Cohen

FoundationNina Cohen and Karl Lane

DHH Construction Inc.Michele and Joel EttingerMiriam and Alan Feldman

Marc GellerMarc and Fran Gelman

GlenmedeGolkow Business Law

Michele and Curt GolkowSteven and Judith Herzberg

Hyland Levin LLPBrenda and Ken Korach

Robin KushnerHeather and David Leibowitz

Andi and Neil LevinLeon L. Levy & Associates

Marla and Dan Meyers

Jerry Moradi and Holly Cohen

Duke McCarthyDr. and Mrs.

Thomas O’DowdRick and Judy Owens

Jack and Sandy PiccininniResinTech, Inc.,

The Gottlieb FamiliesAchim and Gerrie RudolerRonald and Goldie Schultz

Alison and Mark ShapiroGeorge, Joan & Jack Shuster

FoundationRichard J. Silpe, Cozen O’Connor

Morris and Tami StarkmanThe LGB Group

Lerner, Grossman, Boory, and Berman

The Novak Family FundJennifer and James Weiss

Barbara and Stewart AbramsEdward C. Adleman and

Janice D. SmithMarie Anderson

AnonymousDr. Orin and Jenifer AtlasAutoLenders of VoorheesBaratz & Associates, P.A.

Dr. Robert and Nancy BarskyCharles and Jody Bender

Fox Rothschild LLPRobert and Pamela Benedon

Dr. Philip BobroveBorger Matez, P.A.

BoydsBrandywine Senior LivingAlan and Sherri BreslowJulian and Lois BrodskyCarl and Beverly ByckJay and Robin Cohen

Cantor Jen CohenCongregation M’Kor ShalomNeal and Fran Cupersmith

Margery and MarkDannenbaumDr. Julius and

Mrs. Audrey DerenJulie Dollinger

Marsha DollingerDana and Mark Fallick

Joan Feinberg and FamilyAnnette Fine

Five Star Senior LivingGarden State Orthopedics

Dr. Lawrence BarrFrank and Gail GatlinSam and Betty Girlya

Hal and Bernice GoldbergHannah Goldberg

Harry and Ilene Grossman

Jackie and Hank HerskowitzMarcy and Dan Isdaner

Camp MataponiJoseph Jingoli & Son, Inc.

Richard and Suzanne KahnGregg Wolfe KLW Reporting

In Memory of Son Justin Wolfeu

for Recovery HavurahMark and Heather Kramer

Rabbi Aaron and Helene Krupnick

Lawrence and Deborah KullKulzer & DiPadova, P.A.

Scott and Eileen KuptsowDr. Morris and Dina Levin

Sis LevyLincoln Financial Group

FoundationRichard and Gail Lipsky

Susan G. LoveCarol Lupo and Jon BeyerMagazine Exchange Inc.

Barry and Faye MertzNick and Marci Meyers

Josephu and Esther MilgrimEndowment Fund

Brad and Ellen MolotskyMorgenstern & Associates

Sandy and HowardNeedlemanCraig Oren

Dr. Kenneth and Alise PanitchDr. and Mrs. Richard PerlmanMichael and Katherine Perloff

Rena Platt-GoldsteinHazzan Alisa Pomerantz-Boro and Stephen Boro

Amanda RavitzRight At Home

Rothkoff Law GroupElder & Disability Law Firm

Michael and Amy SchiffDr. and Mrs. Lowell Sheinkin

Lisa Levin Stegall and Scott Stegall

Insurance ManagementAssociates

Risa Swell and Scott RosenAmanda Seligman

Temple Emanuel SocialAction Committee

Joan L. TollEdward and Beth Vernick

Gary and Joanne WachmanSheila Wasserbachu

Endowment FundJoyce and Harmon WiseHarriet and Donald YoungSteven and Sallie Zalkind

Mitchell and Jodi Ziets

2013 JFCS AGENCY SPONSORS

Sander and Rhona CohenEllen Dubrowu DevelopmentalDisabilities Endowment Fund

Ed and Ruth Feldman

Jewish Community FoundationJFCS Children and Family

Endowment FundNFI Real Estate, LLC

Gail and Bill ShanePepsi-Cola & National Brand

Beverages, Ltd.

AnonymousSteven Beilowitz

BJ’s Charitable FoundationTanya and Myron Buchman

Karen and Darryl CaplanEBE Events and Entertainment

Jon and Stacey GelmanGold Gerstein Group

Amy and Bill GreenHolman Automotive

Jewish Federation of Cumberland,Gloucester & Salem CountiesLaw Offices of Eric A. Shore &

1-800-CANT-WORK, LLCM. Rosenblatt Roofing

Platt Memorial Chapels, Inc.Hilary and Harry Platt

Charlie and Jill RamosSeligman Financial Group, LLC

ShopRite Partners In Caring FundTD Bank, N.A.

Walk 4 Family and Friends with Cancer

Elaine Waxman

Louis N. Cassett FoundationFerguson Enterprises Suzi and JD Abrams

Annette and Ira W. Fine FamilyFoundation

Fox RehabilitationBrendan J. Giblin Memorial Fund

Hinkle, Fingles & Prior, P.C.Patricia and Randy Lahn

Perlow Productions

PHYSICIAN’S ALLIANCE OF NEW JERSEY, INC.

Samaritan Healthcare & HospiceKen and Loretta Schatz

Wolf Commercial Real Estate LLC

Advocate

Patron

Contributor

Shelly and Jerry AbramsonAnonymous

Patsy Brandt u

Roberta and Richard Budman

Susan LoveSylvia and Michael MillerIn honor of their parents, Judy and Donald Love

Nina L. Cohen, Esq. and Karl W. Lane

Ellen Dubrowu

Marlene and BernardEpworth

David and Daryl FarberMark Fendrick

Peter and Betsy Fischer

David and Valerie GladfelterDr. Samuel Gordonu

Deborah M. Kleinu

Sis LevyJudy and Donald Love

Carol LupoRuth and Marc Manin

Marla and Dan MeyersJosephu and Esther Milgrim

Ann and Bernie MillerMarjorieu and Robert Paul

Mitchell and MarthaRosenberg

Jerold and Erica Rothkoff

Gail and Bill ShaneDr. Seymour SiegelSheila Wasserbachu

Alan and Dr. Laura WechslerJames and Jennifer WeissJennifer Dollinger WoodsBeth and Craig Wynne

We apologize for any errors or omissions. All names shown represent donations received from October 1, 2012 - September 30, 2013.

We are proud to honor the following individuals who have made a planned gift to JFCS:

Total Revenue: $4,298,653

JFCS Operational Information(For Fiscal Year October 1, 2012 to September 30, 2013)

Sources of Support & Revenue

Total Operating Expenses: $4,298,653

Operating Expenses

PROGRAMS SERVICES

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More than 15,701 hours of homecare services provided to improve quality of life

• Assessments and Case Management

• Caregiver and Grief Support • Kosher Meals-On-Wheels

• Home Health Care • Nursing Services

• Holocaust Survivor Support

$623,258 worth of support services provided to Holocaust survivors

SENIOR SERVICES

COUNSELING

u Of Blessed Memory

$464,069 worth of mental health counseling subsidized to ensure individuals

receive the therapy they need

• Addictions • Adult, Couples, and Family

• Child and Adolescent

• Domestic Abuse • Support Groups

50 women and their children found solace through our domestic abuse program

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