Think about Ann. She's on a fixed income and struggles to make ends meet. Food or medicine? She shouldn't have to make such decisions, but she does. IF YOU THINK YOUR LIFE IS TAXING... Think about the Goldberg family in Southfield. They want to give their son Ben a quality Jewish education, but Sam was recently laid off and they just can't justify the cost. Think about Rachel in Natanya, Israel. She used to get a ride to the doctor and to the Senior Center each week. With so many funds diverted from social services to defense, these services are no longer available. Frail and lonely, she stays in her apartment and waits. T hink about it. For many people in our community, life is increasingly hard. In Israel, it gets harder every day. Gifts to Federation's Annual Campaign help so many people in so many places in so many ways. But these are tough times with a depressed economy here at home and so many budgetary pressures in Israel. Please Support Please support Federation's Annual Campaign. If you make your gift before December 31, you may realize FEDERATION'S ANNUAL Help Us CAMPAIGN 2002 Help Others tax advantages. Think of it as a wonderful opportunity to help someone in need while making your life a little less taxing. T his is -r-ecieration Visit us on the VVeb: www.thisisfederation.org 2001 57