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FRIENDSHIP CIRCLE
6892 W. Maple Road
West Bloomfield MI 48322
(248) 788-7878
Fax: (248) 788-7854
friend@friendshipcircle.org
www.friendshipcircle.org
Friendship Circle is
committed to fostering
inclusivity and support for
individuals with special
needs and their families. In
addition to its recreational,
social and educational
programming, Friendship
Circle extends its impact
to those facing addiction,
isolation and other family-
related crises through the
Daniel B. Friendship House.
This Jewish recovery
community provides a
supportive environment,
offering friendship and
a range of programs to
facilitate lasting success.
Moreover, Friendship Circle
has further expanded its
reach with initiatives like the
Soul Cafe, Dakota Bakery
and Soul Studio. Soul
Cafe and Dakota Bakery
serve as a culinary training
program for individuals with
special needs, empowering
them with valuable skills
and fostering a sense of
accomplishment. On the
artistic front, Soul Studio
provides a platform for
individuals to express
themselves through various
art forms, promoting
creativity and self-discovery.
These initiatives underscore
Friendship Circle’s
dedication to support and
community inclusion.

GESHER HUMAN
SERVICES
29699 Southfield Road
Southfield, MI 48076
(248) 559-5000
geshermi.org
Gesher Human Services
helps people lead more
stable and fulfilling lives
through career mobility,
behavioral health programs
and residential services.
Uniting two of Metro
Detroit’s most influential
Jewish human services
agencies, JVS Human
Services and Kadima,
Gesher brings over
110 years of combined
experience facilitating
equitable employment
opportunities and better
mental health outcomes for
residents.

HADASSAH
GREATER DETROIT
5030 Orchard Lake Road
West Bloomfield, MI 48323
(248) 683-5030
hadassah.org/region/
greater-detroit
Mandy Garver, President
Hadassah Greater Detroit
is a vibrant community,
including members in
Michigan, Ohio and
Western Pennsylvania, who
are engaged in Hadassah’s
mission of healing the
world. Our work supports
the world-renowned
Hadassah Medical
Organization, Zionism,
youth aliyah and advocacy,
advancing health equity
and fighting antisemitism
globally.

JEWISH FAMILY SERVICE
RESOURCE CENTER
(248) 592-2313
resourcecenter@jfsdetroit.org
www.jfsdetroit.org
The heart of a stronger
community, we provide
older adult services such as
case management, door-
through-door transportation,
Kosher Meals on Wheels
and Holocaust survivor
assistance; mental health
and wellness services such
as counseling, suicide
prevention trainings
and youth/school-based
services; safety net services
such as basic needs
assistance, public benefits
enrollment and health care
navigation. We also provide
outreach to the Orthodox
and Russian-speaking
communities.

JEWISH FEDERATION
OF DETROIT
6735 Telegraph Road
P.O. Box 2030
Bloomfield Hills MI 48303
(248) 642-4260
jewishdetroit.org
As the principal engine of
Jewish philanthropy in the
Detroit area, Federation
works in partnership
with our network of 17
agencies to reach and
serve the needs of people
at every age and stage of
life. Through the Annual
Campaign, we raise and
allocate funds to provide
critical assistance to those
in need, and to build and
sustain a vibrant Jewish
community by creating
avenues for Jewish
education and identity,
fostering close ties to
Israel and engaging the
next generation of Jewish
Detroiters.

JHELP
c/o The Jewish Federation
of Detroit
6735 Telegraph Road
P.O. Box 2030
Bloomfield Hills MI 48303
(248) 592-2650
jhelp.org
Jhelp is who to call when
you don’t know who to
call. It connects you to a
caring, knowledgeable
professional who will
guide you to the Jewish
Detroit resources that can
help you navigate life’s
challenges and changes.
Calls are answered by
the Jewish Family Service
(JFS) Resource Center to
refer you to services for
older adults, mental health
support, employment and
so much more. It’s free. You
can also chat with us online
at Jhelp.org.

NATIONAL COUNCIL
OF JEWISH WOMEN,
MICHIGAN (NCJW | MI)
26400 Lahser Road, Suite 306
Southfield, MI 48033
(248) 355-3300, ext. 0
ncjwmi.org
The National Council of
Jewish Women (NCJW) is a
grassroots organization of
volunteers and advocates
who turn progressive
ideals into action. Inspired
by Jewish values, NCJW
strives for social justice
by improving the quality
of life for women, children
and families, and by
safeguarding individual
rights and freedoms.
Community members can
volunteer or participate in
community service projects,
advocate on issues, and
attend programs and
speakers.

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