42 | DECEMBER 26 • 2024 COMMUNITY DIRECTORY 2024 A JEWISH NEWS SPECIAL ADVERTISING SECTION JEWISH ORGANIZATIONS/ NONPROFITS B’NAI B’RITH INTERNATIONAL- GREAT LAKES REGION 5600 W. Maple, Suite A100 P.O. Box 250696 West Bloomfield, MI 48325 (248) 646-3100 bnaibrith.org Peter A Perlman-Regional Director pperlman@bnaibrith.org B’nai B’rith International has advocated for global Jewry and championed the cause of human rights since 1843. B’nai B’rith’s Great Lakes Region covers Michigan, Fort Wayne, Ind., and Toledo, Ohio. Most of the current activity is centered in the Metro Detroit area, home to active units and lodges, sports leagues, as well as programs and projects conceived in the regional office. Our history in Michigan goes back to the formation of the Pisgah Lodge in 1857. Pisgah was B’nai B’rith’s 34th lodge in the United States. FRIENDSHIP CIRCLE 6892 W. Maple Road West Bloomfield, MI 48322 (248) 788-7878 Fax: (248) 788-7854 hello@friendshipcircle.org friendshipcircle.org Friendship Circle provides assistance and support to the families of individuals with special needs by providing recreational, social and educational programming that aims to support community inclusion. The work of Friendship Circle also extends into the lives of people struggling with addiction, isolation and other family-related crises through the Daniel B. Sobel Friendship House — a Jewish recovery community that offers friendship, support and a variety of programs that facilitate lasting success. 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. JARC 6735 Telegraph Road, Suite 100 Bloomfield Hills MI 48301 (248) 940-2617 jarc@jarc.org jarc.org JARC is a nonprofit, nonsectarian organization founded in 1969 by a group of parents concerned about the future of their children with developmental disabilities. Today, JARC is known as a prototype for innovative, high-quality residential and support programs for people with developmental disabilities. JARC serves more than 150 people in 45 different settings in Oakland County including group homes, independent living and in-home respite care. JEWISH FAMILY SERVICE RESOURCE CENTER (248) 592-2313 resourcecenter@jfsdetroit.org 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 cornerstone of our Jewish community, Federation is here to take care of those in need and to build a vibrant Jewish future in Detroit, Israel and around the world. Now more than ever, for young and old, for safety, socializing and so much more, we are Proudly Jewish. Proudly Federation. The J (JEWISH COMMUNITY CENTER) 6600 W. Maple Road West Bloomfield, MI 48322 thejdetroit.org (248) 661-1000 The J works to strengthen the Detroit Jewish community by offering a platform of programming and services for families, children, teens and adults. The J aims to improve the physical, social, spiritual and educational well-being of the community. It offers programming within its building in West Bloomfield, online, and in locations as diverse as parks, coffee shops, synagogues and other cultural centers, offering programming in four key areas: culture and education, seniors, children and families, and recreation. The Sarah & Irving Pitt Early Childhood Center and a comprehensive range of summer camp options are also on offer. While The J is a place of Jewish values, everyone is welcome regardless of age, gender, race, religion, ethnicity, ability or financial status. For more information go to jccdet.org. 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. continued from page 41