moving forward

KADIMA OFFICERS
Richard Herman, President
Richard Zussman, Vice President
Al Sasson, Vice President
Linda Schechter, Vice President
Jim Miller, Treasurer
Arlene Redfield, Secretary

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OARD OF DIRECTORS
aren Amber
ichelle Appel
*Janet Aronoff
Eleanor Aronovitz
Leonard Aronovitz
Carol Sue Coder)
Barbara Eisenberg
Elyse Essick
Nancy Gad-Harf
*Dean J. Gould
e Gursky, DDS
lore Kay
issi Lapides
Marcy Lefkowit
Phyllis Levitt
Claire Lipten
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Gary Miller
*Kennett) A. Nathan
Perry Obren
Murray Pitt
*Rhoda Raclern-tan
Marcy Roth
Shirley Schlang
Eugene Schoener, PhD
Merle Schwartz
Howard Serlin
Millie Sloan
Sam Sobel
*Gail Stewart-Berrnan
Rabbi Daniel Syme
ois Zussman
*Past President

HONORARY MEMBERS

Bessie Chase
Rabbi Solomon Gruskin
Gloria Perlmufter Hecker
Elliot D. Luby MD
Sondra. Nathan
Mel Richman

ADVISORY BOARD

Michael Anspctch
Mel Bornstein, MD
Sheldon Cohn
Jackie Klein
Zino Kramer
Bobbie Miller
Sheri Rogers, PhD
Donald Rosenberg
Sherry Singer
Leo Sklar
Ronald Trunsky, MD
The Hon. Deborah Tyner
Norman Wachter
Neal Zalenko

Janette Shallal, MSW, ACSW

Executive Director

Geta Richman, MA, UP

Clinical Director

Sally Krugel

Development Director

9/11
1998

24 Detroit Jewish News

MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT

As I assume my two year tenure as president of Kadima, I look to our at-risk population. I am determined to assure continued delivery
forward to the exciting challenges facing Kadima at this stage in its
of the best care.
growth.
Consequently we, at Kadima, must be more diligent
I am committed to ensuring that Kadima's clients
and creative in seeking community support... your
continue to receive the highest quality of care and to
support. Today, adults with mental illness are frequently
guaranteeing the growth of the agency in many ways,
an isolated and stigmatized population. According to
including funding.
our Jewish tradition, it is our responsibility to take care
The need for quality care within the mental health
of our own.
arena, accessible for all in need, was brought home to
We appreciate that each year understanding and
me so vividly after learning of the recent tragedy at
support for Kadima has grown, and we hope for
our own capital building. We came to realize that this
continued success. Our greater community will be richer
tragedy may have been avoided if there were more
for this.
agencies like Kadima. Community service delivery is
We need you.
crucial in stabilizing the lives of those who suffer from
In closing, I invite you to help by joining us for
mental illness.
"Laughing Matters", our Annual Fundraiser, October
Regarding funding, we are at a critical juncture as
20th, with Rita Rudner. I look forward to seeing you
managed care is now upon us. Within the healthcare
Richard Hen nan, president there - let's fill Orchestra Hall.
industry at large, it is thought that public funding will
dictate both the kind and quality of services that will be available. I, as
Shana tova,
president, have some concerns relative to whether or not newly
Richard Herman
established criteria could jeopardize our high standards for service
President

"Laughing Matters",
an evening of celebration
and laughter is planned
for Tuesday, October 20,
1998 at Orchestra Hall
featuring Rita Rudner.
With her gentle voice,
porcelain skin and big, crayon-blue eyes, Rita Rudner
shatters the stereotype of brassy, tough comediennes with
poise and sophistication. Rita credits Woody Allen as
the inspiration for her subtle, intellectual comedy style.
"Listening to Woody Allen," she says,"I realized that you
didn't have to be raucous." Starting with a base of solid
jokes that build on one another, each stronger than the last,
Rita takes each premise to its fullest, most laughable point.
Rita is a frequent guest on "Late Night with David Letterman,"
The Tonight Show", Evening at
the Improv", and "Comedy
Club". She was recently the
entertainment headliner at the
UJA Young Leadership
Washington Conference.
"Amazin Blu", a choral group
from the University of Michigan
is the opening act for "Laughing
Matters".
Kadima relies on the success
of the annual benefit for 70% of
the agency's operating budget.
"Our mission is to create possibilities for men and women
with psychiatric disabilities," says Executive Director Janette
Shallal. "One out of five families is impacted by mental
illness. We cannot deny or avoid their struggles." Admission
to the event ranges from $75 for a single ticket to the $5,000
Benefactor level. Contributions in any amount are welcome.
Leadership includes Barbara Eisenberg and Linda
Schechter, chairpersons for the event; Lois and Milton
Zussman, chairpersons for the Parlor Meeting; Karen
Amber, Phyllis Levitt and Merle Schwartz, Host Committee
chairpersons; Sissi Lapides, Ad Journal chairperson; Richard
Herman and Elyse Essick, chairpersons for Major Ads.
Also serving on the Benefit Planning Committee are Janet
Aronoff, Eleanor Aronovitz, Ethan Gilan, Claire Kay, Marcy
Lefkowitz, Arlene Redfield, Jane Schulak, Sherry Singer,
Gail Stewart-Berman, and Ronald Trunsky, MD.
To attend or for more information, call 248-559-8235.

SUMMER HOME DEDICATIONS
MARK '<AMNIA'S GROWTH

Natalie and Manny Charach, President
Richard Herman)
This has been a milestone summer for
Kadima. Through the very generous
support of community donors, 2 Kadima
homes have been recently dedicated.
"Living in the newly opened William
Howard Home is a wonderful experience
for 4 Kadima clients," according to their
social worker, Laurie Epstein. "The men
are enjoying being able to relax, read,
work on a computer; and watch T.V. in their
own home." The Howard Home was
donated by Gloria Hamburger and her
family to provide a permanent home for her
son and 3 additional Kadima clients.
With support services from Kadima, the men
of the William Howard Home are experiencing
a new kind of family living for the first time in
many years. All of the residents have lived in
apartments and in adult foster care homes. For
3 of the residents this is a reunion, as they lived
together previously in an adult foster care home
for several years. They agree unanimously that
the William Howard Home is much better. "I
like having more room and the convenience of
having the washer and dryers down the
basement," commented Robert A. Robert also
reports that he likes having his computer in the
basement and sends e-mail messages to his
relatives. Having their own garage for their
cars is important to Bill and Rob R.
The William Howard Home was dedicated
on a beautiful Sunday in June. Rabbi Avraham
Jacobovitz participated by affixing the
mezuzah, and later friends and family enjoyed
the company of the residents and the pleasant
setting.
The Natalie and Manny Charach Home
in Farmington Hills was quickly filled by four
women who joined together to create a home
of their own. Most of the women of the Charach

home were residing with their parents and were
looking for greater independence, the
opportunity to develop new friendships and
new skills. Liz, a resident, states," I feel more
confident and freer as an individual." All the
residents work and volunteer in the community.
Even though they now have more
responsibility, the women of the Charach home
are forever grateful that such a beautiful home
is now theirs. The home dedication took place
in August, with Rabbi Irving Schnioper aFixing
the mezuzah, and personal remarxs by Manny
Charach.
Kadima also looks forward to the opening
of the Jeffrey Barry Charach Home which will
be dedicated in the near future. Mel Richman,
founding board member of Kadima, expressed
the feeling of everyone at Kadima, "The essence
of the Charach family is about heart, love, and
making miracles happen for those in need."
Thanks also goes to Kadima's dedicated
House Committee headed by Chairperson
Rhoda Raderman, and committee persons Carol
Sue Coden, Barbara Eisenberg, Claire Kay,
Sondra Nathan and Linda Schechter.
This summer's dedications now bring
Kadima's family homes io six, plus two
condominiums.

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