LOOKING FORWARD
KADIMA
Jewish Residential
And Support Services
For Adults With
Mental Illness
29431 Southfield Rd
Suite
Southfield, Ml 48076
810.5,59.823S
Fax 810.559.0229
OFFICERS
Gail Stewart
President
Richard Zussman
Vice President
Richard Herman
Vice President
Linda Schechter
Vice President
Gary Miller
Treasurer
Arlene Redfield
Secretary
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Karen Amber
`Janet Aronoff
Eleanor Aronovitz
Leonard Aronovitz
Sheldon Cohn
Barbara Eisenberg
- Dean Gourd
Phil Jacobs
Ellen Jaffe
Claire Kay
Torn Klein
Jerry Knoppow
Marcy Lefkowitz
Phyllis Levitt
Claire Linter)
Lionel Margolick.
Bobbie Miller
Jim Miller
'Kenneth Nathan
Sondra Nathan
Rhoda Raderman
Jeff Rosenbaum
Al Sasson
Jane Schulak
Merle Schwartz
Howard Serlin
Millie Sloan
Sam Sobel
Rabbi Daniel Syme
Lois Zussrnan
'Past President
Honorary Members
Bessie Chase
Rabbi Solomon Gruskin
Gloria Perlmutter Hecker
Elliot D. Luby, MD
Mel Richman
ADVISORY BOARD
Avi Aharoni, Ph.D.
Michael Glovanelli
Zina Kramer
Fredrick L. Marblestone
Gary Miller
Jeff Mahan
Donald Rosenberg
Leo Sklar
Ronald Trunsky,
The. Hon. Deborah Tyner
Norman Vlachler
Neal Zalenko
Janette Sltallal, MSW, ACSW
Executive Director
Geta Richman, MA, LLP
Clinical Director
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Tarifa Victor
Development Coordinator
From the President - Gail Stewart
1996 was brimming with activity, both around our office and in the community, and 1997 is already
shaping up to be even more exciting. Our staff is growing, our budget is expanding, and we held the
biggest fundraiser in Kadima's 12-year history.
Over 1,000 people filled Orchestra Hall in October to laugh with nationally-acclaimed comedian
Shecky Greene. We raised thousands of dollars, and achieved even greater recognition in the community
by letting metro Detroit know exactly who we are and what we stand for — providing Jewish residential
and support services for adults with mental illness.
"Support" takes many forms, including helping our clients maintain their independence. Currently,
Kadima owns or supports 11 residences (one kosher house, two condominiums and eight apartments),
serving 26 consumers. In 1996, generous patrons donated two new homes, and with funds awarded by the Michigan Stat
Authority we purchased two condominiums. We also helped a consumer purchase his own condo. Still, there's always more to do. At last count,
we needed space for at least 20 more people, and our waiting list continues to grow.
Kadima prides itself on creating housing situations to meet each client's needs. We don't provide generic residences — Some people require
24-hour supervision; others simply need a structured, supportive environment. Whatever the need, Kadima wants to meet it.
There's still a lot to do, but we couldn't have come this far without the day-in ; day-out commitment of our staff, board members and volunteers.
Thank you to everyone who keeps Kadima running smoothly. Our special events are successful, our support groups are well attended, and our
list of new consumers is increasing.
So here's to 1997. We look forward to working with both familiar faces and new ones throughout the year.
CONTRIBUTE
PSSST...
to Kadima in honor of a special occasion or
in memory of a special person. All tributes
will be acknowledged with a Kadima tribute
card. To make a donation in any amount, call
the Kadima office at 810-559-8235.
TELL EVERYONE YOU KNOW
From the Executive Director - Janette Shallal
We say it every day, in print, in person and on the
telephone: "Kadima provides Jewish residential and
support services for adults with mental illness." But what
exactly does that mean?
It means we do whatever it takes to help the members
of our community who struggle with bipolar disorder (manic
depression) and schizophrenia to enjoy their lives as ful
our consumers need daily assistance, while others live and work independently.
Some live in Kadima's houses, condos and apartments. Others come into the
office for weekly appointments with social workers or just to say hello.
Kadima sponsors support groups for clients and their families. We provide
focus workers who help with transportation, living skills and daily support. We
work with Jewish Vocational Service and other organizations to help people find
and keep jobs.
Our clients are clerks and teachers, nurses and lawyers, parents and artists —
people just like everyone else, except that they have an illness.
One of the ways we get the word out about Kadima and mental illness in general
is through our annual educational conference. Last year's event focused on
schizophrenia and was attended by over 800 professionals and community
members. This year's conference, to be held in May, will explore bipolar disorder,
also known as manic depression.
A metro area psychologist recently called Kadima "one of the best-kept secrets
in Detroit." We don't want to be a secret. Tell everyone you know about us.
For more information about Kadima's programs and services,
contact Geta Richman, Clinical Director, at 810-559-8235.
Categories are as follows:
Regular Tribute
Chai Tribute
Double Chai Tribute
Mitzvah Tribute
Double Mitzvah Tribute
Star of David Tribute
Eternal Light Tribute
WISH LIST
Like any non-profit organization, Kadima is always looking
for creative ways to fund our programs and services.
Wonder what it costs to keep us going? Wonder how you
can help? Consider these suggestions:
$150,000
$10,000
$2000
$400
$100
LIGHTS, CAMERA, ACTION
Introducing Sue Marx
Bio:
President and founder, Sue Marx Films, an
independent film company. Lives in Detroit with husband,
Stanley Marx.
Kadima Connection: Executive Director Janette Shallal
asked her for help producing a video. She graciously
donated her professional services, as did production
studio, Grace & Wild. The Kadima video, which premiered
during the 1996 fundraiser with Shecky Greene, was
produced by Ms. Marx and Assistant Producer Allyson
Rockwell. "I didn't realize how little I knew about adult
mental illness until we began working on this project," Marx said. "It was quite a
learning experience."
Kudos: Winner of many TV and film awards, including the 1987 Academy Award
for the documentary, "Young at Heart." Received a medal at the New York Film
Festival for an eight-part series for the Detroit Zoological Institute. Produced four
videos about the SMILE program for the Oakland County Friend of the Court. Co-
produced "Watermark," an award-winning documentary.
Reaction From an Anonymous Viewer After Watching the Kadima Video: "I
wish I had a million dollars to donate to Kadima — I'd write a check this minute!
What else can I do to help?"
SAVE THE DATE
May 20th Educational Conference: From Shadows into Sunlight
Living with Bipolar Disorder. Mary Ellen Copeland - speaker
Sept. 25th Comedy Fundraiser • WATCH FOR DETAILS
$5 - $17
$18 - $35
$35 - $49
$50 - $99
$100 - $249
$250 - $499
$500 & above
$50
$36
New home for four people
Down-payment on a new home
New computer for the Kadima office
Driver, gas and vehicle maintenance for
a week to pick up and drop off consumers
Psychotropic medication for a single
consumer for two weeks
Social event for ten consumers
Meals for one consumer for three days
Of course we don't just need money. We also need your
time. We have volunteer opportunities galore for both adults
and children. If you'd like to help, we'd love to have you!
❖ Participate in a Kadima holiday party or special event.
❖ Help with basic maintenance, gardening and other tasks
at a Kadima group home.
❖ Invite a Kadima consumer for a Shabbat or holiday
dinner, or to synagogue or temple services with your
family.
❖ Be a volunteer driver.
❖ Pick up donations.
❖ Sell ads for our fundraiser ad book.
❖ Help with office work.
❖ Donate professional services.
❖ Visit a senior Kadima consumer in his or her apartment.
❖ Teach a workshop in an area of your interest.
These are just a few possibilities. We're always open to
new ideas. To volunteer for these and other activities,
call Geta Richman, Clinical Director, at 810-559-8235.
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to all who s ye their blessing
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of all who be nffiXtrom Kadirna'S st*Ices.
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call the Kadima office at 810-559-8235.