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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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