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Video: JVS Celebrates 75 Years

This year's elevate - The JVS Gala, celebrating JVS' 75th anniversary, raised over $400,000! The raffle and live appeal were also record-breaking, raising $49,000 which includes the generous $10,000 match from the Segal and Wallack families.

Over 400 people attended the event, including over 30 clients who helped make the evening a true celebration. Can you spot any friends in these photos? 

  

                                                                      Video: JVS Honors Barry Shrage

We were proud to honor Barry Shrage and CJP for their investment in our programs and dedication to our clients*, and were inspired by the personal stories of All-Star clients Gabe Flam and Yamileth Lopez  who are advancing their careers and education through JVS programs.

                                                                       Video: JVS All-Star Clients Gabe Flam & Yamileth Lopez

We want to thank our Gala Host Committee Chairs, Neil and Lisa Wallack; the Host Committee members; our Gala Planning Chair, Margie Glazer; and the Planning Committee: Catherine Bromberg, Marna Dolinger, Joe Goodman, Rob Hughes, Jane Matlaw, Lisa Mansdorf Pollack, Ellen Segal, and Eveline Weyl.  

Finally, many thanks to our gala sponsors, in particular our Champion level sponsors (The Robert and Myra Kraft Family Foundation, Lisa and Neil Wallack) and our Benefactor level sponsors (Brad and Terri Bloom, CVS, Frieze Family Foundation, The Novack Family, Partners Healthcare, Ellen and Steven Segal, Fred and Gilda Slifka).  

Thank you for supporting JVS. We hope you can join us at next year's gala!

 *If you'd like to learn more about our many clients and their accomplishments please consider joining us on June 20 at our Celebration of Achievement event, JVS' agency-wide graduation and reception. Click here to learn more.