11''''',' Future from page 8 greatest Jewish community in North America, making sure that Jewish Family Service and all of our sister agencies remain here for good. It has already been a big game-changer:' And it has found interest from foun­ dations that are anything but the usual suspects, such as the Dresner Family Foundation, established by the late The Oakland to this crisis by creating therapeutic drug courts for both recognize that and adults. These juveniles putting people in jail treatment special without - courts issues o going. addressing Z tion would go to the kinds of programs o leads to recidivism and heartache. and works with the a Drug Treatment 501 He found his (c)(3) charitable entity, Courts to or prison, which is a win-win for in the plan for social Joseph Dresner, the stalwart and unflappable businessman, had a "soft side;' Furlong says; and he loved helping children., individuals with special needs and families facing give people back services because HON. EDWARD SOSNICK (RET.) alternative to jail answer Centennial Fund's their self-esteem and, in many cases, their lives. We offer an people that Dresner would have wanted - The RESTORE Foundtion, So when the foundation was approached for a gift to the Centennial Fund, its CEO Kevin Furlong spent a long time making certain that a dona­ • their underlying substance abuse and mental health - � [!J Circuit Court has responded County Joseph and the late Vera Dresner. Joseph Dresner, who died in 2012, was a thoughtful donor who wanted to know exactly where his money was our clients, their families and the taxpayers of Oakland County. emergencies. On Track To Goal Launched in 2012, to date the fund has Here are the statistics: It costs about prison inmate for one year. Moreover, our $35,000 to house a Drug treatment courls cost $5,000. graduates, both juveniles and adults, are raised $l33 million, with million. The far a goal of $250 campaign is a five-year effort. "So far, the response to the campaign has been phe­ less likely to reoHend than oUenders in traditional courts. Centennial nomenal;' says Federation CEO Scott Kaufman. Funding to turndown courts decreased making the need relies upon people like you our success. impact When a you! to partner with over program is this our us the juvenile Drug important, it deserves Court taking care of the needs of the commu­ nity and providing for a vibrant Jewish future. In fact, I can think of nothing that serves those objectives better:' Going forward: leadership of the Centennial campaign is excited to broaden participation throughout the community Please consider contribution to RESTORE. Thank you for your expec­ "This effort is very closely aligned with Federations overriding mission of most committed and involved citizens help. our tations. kids and their families. on We need your financial review ana commitment has exceeded and continue personally attest to the profound treatment courts have support from - can economic for RESTORE critica1. RESTORE Having presided for almost ten years, 1 during Michigan's "Nearly everyone we've approached has completely understood the critical need to provide financial security for our future, and the level of a community. thoughtful "There are a variety of ways for families and individuals to participate continuing support. in this historic Very Truly Yours, gifts Edward Sosnick Circuit Court effort;' Grosfeld says. or testamentary including cash, stock, retire­ "Whether it be lifetime - ment accounts, life insurance and Judge (retired) other financial vehicles advisers is - our team of donor always ready help they feel most pas­ to a make the impact about, in a way that meets their long-term plans:' 0 sionate To learn more or to participate Centennial Fund, call (248) 205-2547 or Stacey in the Deweese at email deweese@jfmd. org. Writer Elizabeth Applebaum works in the Jewish Community Center marketing department. 000000 10 January . " 29 • 2015 IN