HONORING LEADERS WHO NEVER GIVE UP ON CARING

On April 2nd, 2009, the Jewish Board of Family and Children’s Services will host a gala benefit honoring agency leaders who steadfastly and actively support the work of an organization which for more than 125 years has brought support and comfort to New Yorkers in need.

The event will honor Weil Gotshal & Manges partners and
JBFCS trustees Michael Epstein, Lori Fife and Stephen Jacobs and Lori and John Reinsberg.

Mr.’s Epstein and Jacobs and Ms. Fife play key leadership roles on the agency’s Board of Trustees. All care enormously about the work of the agency and the well being of children and families. One of the most highly regarded law firms in the world, Weil Gotshal has demonstrated an abiding commitment to the health of the community and has received accolades for its innovative diversity and pro bono initiatives.

Mrs. Reinsberg, a private art consultant, has led a significant transformation of a JBFS treatment center for mentally ill children. Her husband John is Deputy Chairman of Lazard Asset Management.

            JBFCS is a leader in the field of human services and provides a comprehensive network of mental health and social services for New Yorkers at every stage of life.

            The benefit, to be held at Cipriani 42^nd Street, will bring together leaders from the worlds of business, philanthropy and government who will have the chance to appreciate the life-changing work of JBFCS which helps New Yorkers of all faiths and cultures. During this time of economic challenges, enhancing support for services for the most vulnerable children and families is more important than ever.

The Jewish Board of Family and Children’s Services offers the most advanced mental health care and social services to help promote well-being, resilience and self-sufficiency for individuals and families. Every year, across the five boroughs and in Westchester, more than 65,000 people rely on JBFCS for help through some 175 programs.