JEWISH FAMILY SERVICE & RESETTLEMENT SERVICE • EXPANDING OUR HORIZONS TO SERVE YOUR NEEDS • STATE OF MICHIGAN AWARDS KS Jewish Family Service proudly announces the receipt of its first grant from the State of Michigan. This spring the agency was awarded a Trans- itional/Permanent Housing grant by the Michigan State Housing Development Authority (MSHDA). The grant award, which totals $108,145, will be made payable over two years and will enable the agency to help families secure and maintain permanent housing. Several landlords have already committed apartment units to the project. The grant funds will help to fund the necessary case management services, first and last month's rent, security deposits and any miscellaneous moving expenses which clients might incur. The spirit of the grant helps JFS to con- vey its philosophy of fostering indepen- dence and self reliance among its clients. Grant funds will be directed to those clients who will be able to maintain them- selves in permanent housing. Targeted populations include those clients who no longer need support services, but have a need for low cost housing in a safe and familiar environment. ANNUAL MEETING FEATURES NEW AMERICAN ARTISTS Jewish Family Service and Resettlement Service held their Annual Installation Meeting on June 3, 1993 at - Congregation Shaarey Zedek. Margaret Demant intrduces art of new Americans. The meeting welcomed new board members to the agencies and provided an opportunity to showcase the works of 6 new American artists. The artists, who work in oils, acrylics, pastels, graphics, watercolors and handmade crafts, partici- pated in a private pre-screening with Jan Van der Marck, Curator, 20th Century Art, Detroit Institute of Arts. Margaret Demant graciously coordinat- ed the art show, which was sponsored by the Resettlement Service Advocacy Committee. Ms. Demant, a board mem- ber of Resettlement Service, holds an extensive background in fine arts. According to Ms. Demant, the works rep- resent the range of extraodinary talent pre- sent within the new American community. Several of the featured artists have par- ticipated in local exhibitions and some of their works can be found in the private collections of Detroit area homes. All works were for sale during the art show with proceeds going to the artists. The following artists were featured at the show: Irina Baranovskaya Veronika Braslayskaya Felix Braslayskiy Nadezhda Matveyeva Anatoliy Shapiro Sasha Zorin For additional information about the artists or their work, contact Sandra Hyman, Director, Resettlement Service at 559-4566. According to Margaret Weiner, JFS Associate Executive Director, the MSHDA grant comes at a time when Michigan is still experiencing a transition- al phase in economic development. "The auto industry, which has a strong influ- ence on southeastern Michigan's employ- ment picture, is closing plants, causing individuals who have been gainfully employed, sometimes for many years, to find that they will be without that job in the near future. This not only affects those working in the auto plants, but also those who work in organizations that sur- vive on the auto industry". JFS, which has a 64 year history of providing social work services to individ- uals and families, also has extensive expertise in providing financial assistance services. The MSHDA funds will help JFS to leverage community financial assistance dollars against the availability of government support. This process helps JFS to greatly increase its ability to support those in need. For additional information about the MSHDA grant, please contact Judy Stevenson, Supervisor, Clinical Services Department at 559-1500. KAL TILLEM AND ALEC KESSLER NAMED VOLUNTEERS OF THE YEAR Jewish Family Service and Resettlement Service announced their Volunteers of the Year at the recent joint Annual Installation Meeting. The Volunteer Services Committee, chaired by Carol Fogel, made the final selection from the many dedicated volunteers active in both agencies. KAL TILLEM Kal Tillem began volunteering in the JFS Group Apartments for the Elderly Program 10 years ago when he first retired from Jewish Vocational Service. He leads a current events discussion group for GAEP residents. They find him special because they can count on him. He brings the news of the world to those who can't read a paper very well, or see or hear the television clearly. Kal stimu- Janice Shatzman, JFS President, congratulates lates discussion to draw upon the resi- dents' personal history, or their Jewish Kal Tillem, JFS Volunteer of the Year. identity. ALEC KESSLER Alec began volunteering at the ware- house in 1990. He devoteS 2 days every week to Resettlement Service. Although the job of sorting through old clothing or used household goods is not glamorous, Alec understands that the warehouse plays a vital role in the lives of new Americans. So much caring goes into everything that Alec does. Alec supports new Americans through the toughest time in their lives, Alex Kessler, RS Volunteer of the Year, with the first stage of resettlement. Marcy Feldman, RS President. A hearty Mazal Tov to both Kal and Alec! RESETTLEMENT SERVICE JFS and RS are very fortunate to have so many dedicated volunteers. If you are interested in becoming a volunteer, please call the Volunteer Services Department at 559-4046. 24123 GREENFIELD ROAD, SOUTHFIELD, MI 48075 • 6960 ORCHARD LAKE ROAD, SLATE 202, WEST BLOONIFIELD, MI 48322 - -40.11111.11111101.111111011111.0111111114111011,