Chairman’s Society (CS), the Major Giving Society of Schoke JFS, unites our most committed partners in our mission to build
strong, healthy communities and to sustain families and individuals through all of life’s challenges.

With a minimum annual contribution of $3,600, these dedicated philanthropic leaders receive invitations to special events,
are recognized on our agency website and are featured prominently in our publications.

Society Levels

Silver – $3,600 – $4,999
Benefits include:

· Certificate of Membership
· Recognition in print and online
· Priority registration, premium seating and name recognition at Schoke JFS events

Gold – $5,000 – $9,999

Benefits include all Silver Level benefits, plus:
· Invitation to Major Givers event
· Exclusive briefing with program staff
· Special invitation to events addressing social issues impact Schoke JFS’ work in the community

Platinum – $10,000+

Benefits include all Silver and Gold Level benefits, plus:
· Curated email updates from program/agency staff
· Invitation to Platinum Society Donor Event
· Private briefing with staff and client
· Exclusive visit from Mobile Food Pantry
· Dinner with President & CEO and Board Chair

Priorities

Much like our evolving social services agency, as a Chairman’s Society (CS) member you are a force that responds to the challenges with the highest degree of commitment, passion, enthusiasm, and generosity increasing the impact for those who most need the services and benefits of Schoke JFS.

Above and Beyond

Schoke JFS has attracted a community of more than 1,200 annual donors who are committed to supporting our community through our many and constantly evolving services, year in and year out. As a Chairman’s Society member, you take this commitment to a higher level, securing this strong, viable present while dedicating yourselves to ensuring the future.

Elayne and James Schoke Jewish Family Service of Fairfield County is a 501 (c) (3) not-for-profit organization (Tax Id: 06-1130830). All donations are tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law.

PLATINUM $10,000+
B.L. Manger Foundation
Melody and Claude Bernstein
Stephanie and Joshua Bilenker
Mimi Cohen
Ted Deinard
Rhoda and Avram Freedberg
Nancy and Richard Freedman
Brian Gold
Nan and Paul Gordon
Grecia Gross
Meryl and Ronald Japha
Jewish Family Service of Greater Hartford
Sam Kravitz
Lapine Charitable Trust
Shelley Leibowitz
Louis J. Kuriansky Foundation
Nancy and Gadi Mimoun
Marguerite and Kenneth Neuhaus
Melissa Marlowe & Brett Reiner
Terry Newman & David Rubin
Ruth Krauss Foundation
St John’s Community Foundation
Barry Sternlicht
Betsy and Michael Stone


GOLD $5,000 – $9,999
Jeri and Mark Appel
Carol and Andrew Boas
Henry Bubel
Robert P Cohen
Congregation Agudath Sholom
Connecticut Foodshare
Daniel K. and Betty Roberts
Family Foundation
Ellen and Gary Davis
Julia Marx & Andrew Genser
Shari Goodstein
Elissa Garber-Hyman & James Hyman
Peggy Kalter
Augusta Niles & Joel Kelman
Sally and Larry Kleinman
Toby Lazarus & Allan Lichtenberg
Tamar and Jason Levine
Sharon and Jeffrey Lewis
Kori and William Meyers
NeighborShare
Shani Cohen and Gil Orbach
Sherri and Allen Rosenthal
Seed The Dream Foundation
Ronnie and Steven Sichel
Gloria and Randy Skigen
Edith Samers & Edward Smith
Stamford Chevra Kadisha
Beverly and David Stein
Miriam Sternlicht
The Claire Helsing Foundation
UJA-JCC Greenwich
Young Israel of Stamford


SILVER $3,600 – $4,999
Adrienne and Michael Alexander
Susan and Jonathan Beyman
Judith Block
Jodi and Richard Boxer
Jessie and David Brand
Perry Braun
Andrea and David M. Cohen
Helen and Martin Donner
Suri and Jason Fischman
Frieda and Sam Fogel
Nicki Kornbluth & Benjy Ratzersdorfer
Thomas Muller
Elizabeth and Eli Reichner
Maria and Glenn Reicin
Laura and Seth Tobin
Jill and Arthur Green
Suzanne Horn & Norman Stone
Monica and Eric Jankelovits

January 1, 2024 – December 31, 2024

My wife and I implicitly believe in the quality and integrity of Schoke Jewish Family Service programs. We became Chairman’s Society members to guarantee these services are available to all in our community who need them.

Mother of 5 children, client of Case Management Services