February 2008

Connect2’s First Birthday Dinner!

Connect2’s first birthday dinner was loaded with fun
The smiles and the warmth and the food – a ton!
We celebrated with those whose birthdays are in December, January and February.
With gifts, kind words, a game and a chance to win prizes
We schmoozed and we laughed and everyone went home with gifts of different sizes.

Although the weather gave us a scare
Those of you who came did not care.
After we sang happy birthday and had our cake, Transportation was waiting to take you home-already??!!.
It was sad to see you go as the night came to an end.
We hope to see you at our next one, our dearest friends!

Please see the attached collage for photos of our event. A special thank you to the volunteers who attended the party.

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November 2007

• Connect2 Meet, Greet and Eat. Held in the offices of New York Foundation at the Empire State Building, this event was a great opportunity for the new director, Leah Davidowitz, to meet some of the Connect2 friendly visitors and show our newest volunteers what we are about! It was a very enjoyable evening that included fun games, a video presentation and of course great food! Our volunteers got share ideas about the program, and had the wonderful experience of meeting other selfless individuals who are equally devoted to the program’s mission- lighting up the life of a Holocaust survivor. (Click here) to see photos from this event http://connect2ny.org/photoAlbum.html
  

September 2007

• New Director for "Connect2": We are very excited to welcome Leah Davidowitz to the JCCGCI family as the new Director of our Connect2 home visitation program for Holocaust survivors. Leah, who is completing her Masters of Social Work (MSW) degree, has extensive experience in organizing and training volunteers, most recently at the Jewish Board of Family and Children's Services where she helped direct and coordinate their "HelpLine" and "Jewish Connections" "Bikur Cholim" (visiting the sick) programs. Leah is looking forward to working with all those already involved with Connect2 and embraces the opportunity to be a part of its expansion.

June 2007

• May & June 2007 raffle winner!!
  As you know, reporting each and every visit you make is a vital part of our program. Every month we hold a raffle for our volunteers based on the visits they reported. Be sure to report all your visits and you won't miss out on a chance to win! Congratulations to , Naomi Berkowitz and Annabelle Airehasazan, our latest winners!

May 2007

• April winner!
  April 07 – Each month we draw a raffle for our volunteers, corresponding to the amount of visits they made. This month's raffle is a gift card to the Banana Republic clothing store. The winner is: Ronni Weiden. Thanks for being such a role model volunteer to all of us!
  
  
• Connect2 lights a candle at Yom Hashoah ceremony in Battery Park
  Apr 16 2007 – On April 16th the Jewish Museum in Battery Park hosted the largest Yom Hashoah gathering in NYC. Connect2 were presented and escorted the candle lighters at the event.
  
  
• Annual volunteer appreciation dinner
  Feb. 28 2007- Connect2 had it's Annual Volunteer Appreciation Dinner which was held at Makor. We heard inspiring words from some of our wonderful volunteers and were treated to a beautiful musical set on violin played by our very own Elika Bergelson. click here to see photos from this event.

February 2007

• January winner!
  Feb 12 2007 – Each month we draw a raffle for our volunteers, corresponding to the amount of visits they made. This month's raffle is a gift card to the Banana Republic clothing store. The winner is: Yoni Katz. Thanks for being such a role model volunteer to all of us!
  
  
• Approaching our 5th year!
  Feb 01 2007 – Connect2 began with a handful of volunteers dedicated to visiting Holocuast Survivors in their homes on a weekly basis. Today we can proudly say that our team has grown to 80 volunteers coming from all walks of life. Thanks to our wonderful team of volunteers, the Connect2 family continues to flourish at an incredible rate! The Holocaust Survivors thank you from the bottom of their hearts. Thank you volunteers.

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