Community May tke comins Yeah Jewish Hospice And Chaplaincy Network Names. Development Head MET DOOR, INC_ Zvi & Yaffa Shevach Leeat & Adam Baker 653690 September 28, 2002 Parthenon House • 5586 Drake Road For Information Call: Class Reunion Plus 586-446-9656 * * ** *STAIRWAY LIFTS* * * * * THE CAREFREE WAY TO CLIMB STAIRS When you're disabled, or just not able to move around as freely as you once could, stairs can be a real problem. But there is a simple answer. The powered stairway lift. Easily installed to fit curved or straight stairs. They give you back the ability to move around your own home. Folds back-gets in nobody's way. CALL OR STOP BY FOR A FREE DEMONSTRATION I love my Stairway Lift! It takes me up and down the stairs with the push of a but- ton. Call for details! ACTON RENTAL & SALES LARRY ARONOFF 9/13 2002 46 (313) 891-6500 (248) 540-5550 625740 Jewish Hospice and Chaplaincy University of Michigan Medical Network — which has grown to serv- Center, leadership positions in rehabil- ing about 85 patients a day, a team of itation, long-term care, medical hos- three full-time and six part-time rab- pice work and with non-profit organi- bis, a social worker, 30 volunteers and zations dedicated to promoting family affiliations with eight medical hospices stability. She is a licensed nursing and most major hospitals — has hired home administrator and certified Harriet Cooper to help it through human resources professional. another important phase of develop- In 1986, Cooper became the first ment. director of the Founded in June Neighborhood Project, an 1999 by Oak Park interest-free loan program Rabbi E.B. "Bunny" for Jews buying homes in Freedman and Jewish Oak Park and Southfield. Family Service, with She has fought for ini- financial suppo-rt from tiatives and legislation on the Jewish Federation of behalf of older adults and Metropolitan Detroit, those with disabilities. the Jewish Fund and She has worked in grant individual donors, writing, program evalua- JHCN's mission is to tion, fund-raising and ensure that, regardless of demonstrated the ability religious affiliation, "No to bring together different Jew is Ever Alone" when professional, financial, facing terminal illness. consumer and advocate Rabbis, social workers Harriet Coop er interests around a com- and volunteers provide a mon purpose. range of services within Cooper is also a mem- a Jewish context to ber of the Jewish patients and families served by the Community Council Board of medical community, including fined-. Directors and involved in program ically certified hospice programs. and development activities related to Rabbi Freedman, director of JHCN, Jewish Apartments and Services. said Cooper's primary responsibilities Cooper's husband, Richard Cooper, are to develop and implement a major previously was director of mental gift campaign and build the organiza- health in Oakland County. They have tion's infrastructure for supporting a family of five adult children and are fund-raising activities. active members at Temple Beth El. Cooper previously was the first `=Harriet's experience, talents, profes- director of the Jewish Fund, where she sionalism, commitment and keen was instrumental in encouraging the understanding of all levels within board to support initial grants impor- JHCN and the broader community tant in JHCN's formative years. make her a perfect fit with where we Her professional career includes are and where we need to be," said years of experience in special educa- Rabbi Freedman. tion, senior executive positions at the Designer Tour Aids Ecumenical Institute The Michigan Design Center in Troy will host a tour and luncheon to benefit the educational programs of the Southfield-based Ecumenical Institute for Jewish-Christian Studies Wednesday, Sept. 18. Guests will tour the showrooms with a designer and purchases may be made the day of the event. The tour begins at 10 a.m., followed by a luncheon at noon. During the luncheon, Roseanne Duncan will speak on "Decorating With Color." There is a charge of $75 per person and reservations are necessary. Call Barbara Yuhas, (248) 557-4522.