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funding — the social and
recreational outings, holiday
celebrations and other features
that make JARC residences true
homes.
NEW INITIATIVES
Leadership is actively seeking
ways to enhance services and
operations especially through
partnerships and collaborations.
Earlier this year, JARC down-
sized, moving into the Max M.
Fisher Federation Building after
selling its Farmington Hills
headquarters. As a Federation
tenant, JARC can share some
building services with other
agencies.
JARC has enhanced the
energy efficiency of its homes
through a contact Luckoff made
with DTE Energy. Luckoff
inquired whether JARC, as a
nonprofit, might qualify for
special rates. A rate waiver
wasn’
t possible but DTE has
provided energy-efficient water
heaters, furnaces and light bulbs
for JARC homes with a value
of close to $250,000 to reduce
energy costs.
Improved operations are also
the goal for developing an elec-
tronic medical record system.
This initiative, supported by the
Jewish Fund, will help improve
staff scheduling and workflow
for greater efficiency and better
service.
JARC and the Jewish Hospice
and Chaplaincy Network are
working together to help resi-
dents at the end of their lives.
The Friendship Circle is anoth-
er recent partner as JARC offers
seminars and counseling for
parents of children with devel-
opmental disabilities. The intent
is to help them prepare for their
children’
s transition into adult-
hood.
JARC is taking the lead in
planning a meeting with 14
similar Jewish service agen-
cies around the country. “We
want to learn from each other
to advance best practices and
reduce costs,
” Luckoff says.
Looking ahead, Luckoff
is confident and focused on
JARC’
s continued success. He
views its strengths as “a great
board, a phenomenal CEO and
a culture of open-mindedness.
We need to provide the best
services and make sure we take
care of our community.
”
Laura, Jenny and staffer
Shoshana
celebrate JARC’
s
50th anniversary.
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