What a morning! Volunteers packed emergency kits for victims of domestic violence and their children and then joined a powerful discussion led by Jordana Horn Gordon. We heard about how Rachel Coalition provides care, protection, and safety to survivors. Scroll down to view photos and to read more about all the people who helped make the day such a success!
While we celebrate the success of the event and all the new people who came out to learn about domestic violence in our community, we are also facing an unprecedented challenge: a $175,000 reduction in government funding, which threatens our critical domestic violence services.
You can help close this gap and support our ability to continue providing counseling, advocacy, and legal representation to those who need it most.
JFS & You – Supporting Today. Strengthening Tomorrow.
This program is generously funded by the Florin Education Series.
Hosted by Rachel Coalition, the domestic violence division of JFS MetroWest, this annual community event raises awareness about domestic violence through education. Established with generous support from Thelma and Richard Florin, longtime JFS supporters and community advocates, the series seeks to raise awareness about domestic violence in our community to drive meaningful change.
Moderated by Jordana Horn Gordon — journalist, podcaster, and activist
Panel to include:
- Nicole Morella, Co-Executive Director, NJ Coalition to End Domestic Violence
- Aaron Turner, Chief Philanthropic Officer, Community Foundation of New Jersey
- Marianne McCrone, MS, NCC, LPC, Clinical Director, Rachel Coalition and Child & Adolescent Services, Jewish Family Service of MetroWest NJ
- Suzanne Groisser, Esq., Director of Rachel Coalition Legal Services, Jewish Family Service of MetroWest NJ
Rachel Coalition provides services to assist victims of domestic violence, intimate partner violence, and individuals living in high conflict relationships.
We improve the lives of those most affected by abuse – the victims, their children, and their families. Our domestic violence professionals provide guidance, support, and safe alternatives through counseling and legal services.
Domestic violence does not discriminate. It touches everyone, regardless of age, gender, race, culture, religion, socioeconomic status, or education. Domestic violence affects us all.
JFS BOARD PRESIDENT
Steven J. Glass
EVENT CO-CHAIRS
Lynn Gruber, Ronnie Senior, & Debby Stein
VENUE LIAISONS
Amy & Ira Steinberg and Wendy & Stephen Weinstein
OUTREACH CO-CHAIRS
Terri Friedman & Lisa Lindauer
EVENT COMMITTEE
Andrea G. Bier, Carol Nelson-Felzenberg, Pam Fishman, Terri Friedman, Lisa Lindauer,
Robin Polson, Sandi Rosenbaum, Amy Steinberg, & Wendy Weinstein
Rachel Coalition helps hundreds of individuals each year.
We could not do it without support from the community. Help us help others.
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