Securing Our Future

Through the Centennial Fund, Karen and Alan Barry
Improve the Lives of Our Jewish Seniors

ne of the most popular visitors to our local senior living

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The Jewish Federation Centennial Fund is the primary

residences is a warmhearted and energetic golden-

endowment fund for securing our community's future and will

doodle named Sid, a therapy dog belonging to Karen and

provide for the long-term welfare of the Jewish people of

Alan Barry. Sid’s presence reﬂects a number of the Barrys’

Detroit. Consistent with their concerns for the elderly, the

unique interests and passions, including a love for both

Barrys’ gift will support the wellbeing of older adults. “Our

animals and people. Together since high school and married

community has one of the highest percentages of seniors of

for over 51 years, Karen and Alan share a lifelong history of

any in North America,” the Barrys note. “Caring for the elderly—

community involvement and philanthropy. Alan is a former

especially those who live alone with few family members

President and COO of Masco Corporation as well as the

around—is one of the most critical challenges we face.” Indeed,

owner of a semi-pro baseball stadium and league. Since

many of those who ‘age in place’ lack access to basic resources

joining AZA in his hometown of Toledo, he has maintained

including ﬁnancial, medical and emotional support. In addition

a deep connection with B’nai B’rith and, in 2004, was

to in-home services, the Barrys’ Centennial Fund gift will help

honored with their Great American Tradition Award. Karen

maintain a variety of core services, such as escorted

is deeply committed to supporting the elderly, and is known

transportation, affordable housing and adult day care programs.

for her quiet care and generosity, often doing errands,

Though they remain quiet and humble individuals, Karen and

buying groceries or simply holding the hand of an older

Alan Barry’s vision and generosity have already improved

person. Now, with their commitment to the Centennial

the lives of thousands of older individuals. With their

Fund, the Barrys will continue to support our community

Centennial Fund, they will continue to make a difference long

long into the future.

into the future.

October 13 • 2016

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