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Proud

Innovation proves crucial to
local business successes.

Adam Finkel I Special to the Jewish News

s a 1992 University of Michigan political
science graduate, Robert Wolfe's singular
goal was to be good at Trivial Pursuit.
While he may have mastered that one, he also went
on to found two Michigan-based, internationally
known businesses — Moosejaw and CrowdRise.

Elder

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Jewish Senior Life opens
region's first shelter
to house elderly victims.

Ronelle Grier I Contributing Writer

Robert Wolfe, a founder of Moosejaw and
CrowdRise

Covering and
Connecting
Jewish Detroit
Eve y Week

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any people would be shocked to learn that one
in 24 seniors are victims of elder abuse, and
in 90 percent of these instances, the perpetra-
tor is a trusted family member. To safeguard older adults
from this silent-yet-growing epidemic, Jewish Senior Life
(JSL) of Metropolitan Detroit has launched the Center
for Elder Abuse Prevention, the first shelter of its kind in
Southeastern Michigan.
The center will provide free short-term housing for a
maximum of 90 days to all individuals, regardless of faith
or race, age 60 or older who need respite from an abusive
situation. During that time, legal support will be provided,
if necessary, and staff social workers will help each client
develop a plan to return safely to his or her original resi-
dence. When that is not possible, JSL staff, in partnership
with other local agencies, will help the client find alterna-
tive housing in a safe and appropriate setting.

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