SECURING OUR FUTURE

Community Champions Nancy and Jim Grosfeld
Commit to the Future of Jewish Detroit

ancy and Jim Grosfeld stand amongst our

our gift," says Nancy, a former Federation President

greatest leaders in the work of taking care of the

and one of the visionaries behind the Centennial Fund.

Detroit Jewish community. They have been at the

She points out that her husband graciously supported

forefront of every major effort to support those in

her final decision. "I grew up having a special affection

need, and have been instrumental in building Jewish

for older adults because my grandmother lived with

identity and continuity. With their Founder Level gift

us and my mother was the youngest of 13 children.

to the Federation Centennial Campaign, the Grosfelds

Jimmy and I want to make sure that older adults

have helped ensure the security of the community long

who lack resources are able to remain self-sufficient in

into the future. Their support will ensure that older

their homes." With their support for Day Schools, the

adults are taken care of and helped to be as self

Grosfeld's gift also will impact the youngest members

sufficient as possible. In addition, they are providing

of the community. This reflects the Grosfeld's commit-

opportunities for future generations to receive a

ment to the breadth of needs and opportunities in

Jewish Day School education.

Jewish Detroit, and their remarkable passion for

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"Knowing the important work of each of our agencies,

our community.

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