“This year we’ve also added psychiatry and psychological testing to our clinical services, and started the Caring Doctors Program for those who cannot afford essential health care,” Hartman continued. “We’ve also made internal improvements including rebranding our image and leveraging partnerships with other community organizations.”

The 2011-2012 JFS Board of Directors slate was approved, and members installed, with Laurence I. Blair beginning a third year as Chair.

“We are very proud of our achievements this year and the progress we have made as an agency,” said Blair. “Amid continuing widespread economic challenges, we’ve provided exemplary service to a greater number of clients with a smaller budget. This is a testament to the generous, committed efforts of our volunteers and lay leaders. Our more than 300 volunteers have continued their critical role, providing over 25,000 hours of service in the community during the past year. “

Among others installed were those who will now serve on the JFS Board’s Executive Committee: Judi Donoff, Vice Chair Financial Resource Development; Ron Gallatin, Vice Chair Strategic Planning; Lisa Goodman, Vice Chair Food Pantry; Roger Leavy, Vice Chair Personnel; Kenneth Pritzker, Vice Chair Board Development; Jon Kimmel, Treasurer; Natalie Pelavin, Secretary; Ellen R. Sarnoff, Chair, Jewish Federation of South Palm Beach County; Jill Viner and Bart Weisman.

Also installed were Ivan Gefen, Nominating Committee Chair and Immediate Past Board Chair; Danielle N. Hartman, President & CEO; Carol Dickman, Leonard Epstien, Beverly Feurring, Sheila Furr, Rebecca Greenspoon, Talia Klein, Rabbi Dan Levin, Roxane Frechie Lipton, Robin Struhl and Drew Waldman.  Charles Cohen, Norman Rales and Gavin Robin became Honorary Board Members.