Carlos A. Hernández named President and CEO of JFCS of Southern Arizona –
Carlos a. hernández has been named president and Ceo of Jewish family & Children’s services of southern arizona. “we welcome Mr. hernández and the leadership he will provide to our 73-year-old social and human service organization,” said JfCs Board Chair Jill rosenzweig in announcing the appointment after a national search. “his experience covers the gamut from services for children, adolescents and families, to community collaborations that bring psychotherapeutic counseling to children and caregivers – all with sensitivity to the needs of our multicultural community.” Carlos was director of family and Community Partnerships at Child-Parent Centers. Carlos earned a bachelor’s in sociology and social work from the University of wisconsin and a master’s from the school of social service administration at the University of Chicago. a former member of the Pima Council on aging Board of Directors, he serves as adjunct faculty at arizona state University’s school of social work in Tucson and with the Pima Community College social services Department.
jfcstucson.org
Jewish Community Foundation Selected for Life & Legacy Program –
The Jewish Community foundation of greater Phoenix has been selected by the harold grinspoon foundation as one of eight new partners in its Life & Legacy program. initially launched in 12 communities in 2012, Life & Legacy has secured an estimated $70 million in legacy commitments to 183 Jewish organizations.
“The harold grinspoon foundation is very excited to be partnering with the Jewish Community foundation of greater Phoenix to establish a culture of legacy giving in greater Phoenix,” said arlene D. schiff, national director of the Life & Legacy program.
The foundation will partner with local synagogues, camps, day schools and other Jewish social service agencies and community organizations in a two- year program promoting end-of-life giving. Participating organizations will receive training, support and cash incentives to secure legacy gifts, steward donors and integrate legacy giving into the culture of the local Jewish community.
Local Jewish organizations interested in participating in the program are invited to a kick-off event 6-8 pm, feb. 5, at the ina Levine Jewish Community Campus.
480-699-1717 | info@jcfphoenix.org
NCJW Recognized for Leading Social Change –
The National Council of Jewish Women has been named to slingshot’s annual list of the most innovative organizations. NCJW was among 19 Jewish organizations highlighted in the 2014-15 slingshot guide’s women’s and girls’ supplement. The guide says of NCJW: “NCJW’s advocacy work sets it apart from other Jewish women’s organizations by empowering its members to become advocates and change makers within their own communities.” “NCJW has been at the forefront of social change for over a century,” says Arizona section President Debby Finkel. “our national network of volunteers takes on issues like child welfare, women’s rights and reproductive freedom at all levels – local, state and federal.” This year nCJw’s arizona section is partnering with the City of Phoenix Human Trafficking Task force in the fight against human trafficking in our community. “sex trafficking is a reality in arizona,” Finkel says. “It is happening here, hidden in plain view. and sections around the country are taking action as part of exodus: nCJw’s anti-sex Trafficking initiative.” ncjwaz.org
Richard Agins Opens Law Firm in Chandler –
Attorney Richard H. Agins has launched the Agins Law Firm, PLC, in Chandler. The firm’s practice will focus on elder law, including Medicare and Medicaid, wills, trusts, advance health-care directives and asset/wealth management; business-based immigration, concentrating on eB-5 investor visas and developer documents; and
bankruptcy/debt relief. Agins moved to Arizona last year from the East Coast. Born and raised in New York City, Agins became a CPA in 1976 and worked as a chief financial officer, management consultant and co-owner of a fashion accessories business before becoming a lawyer. He has a son, 37, who lives in Florida and a daughter, 22, who lives in Connecticut. “I am passionately interested in chamber music and jazz and loved to go kayaking and hiking back east,” says Agins. “I hope to resume those outdoor activities here in Arizona. Regrettably, I haven’t formed any Jewish affiliations since moving to the Phoenix area. I would love to do so soon.” 480-442-3106 | rich@aginslawfirm.com | aginslawfirm.com
Chompie’s Helps Playworks Fight Bullying –
Chompie’s, Arizona’s NYDeli, presented a check to Playworks arizona for $13,677 in october to help keep Phoenix playgrounds bully-free zones. Playworks Arizona is a nonprofit organization that transforms recess by placing full-time coaches at schools to teach the kids how to play together, be inclusive and resolve conflicts through rock-paper-scissors.
In 2013, Chompie’s and Playworks collaborated to create a new kids menu for Chompie’s that includes games to help teach kids how to solve conflicts and promote inclusion within schools and on the recess yard. for every meal purchased from the new kids menu, as well as for every Chompie’s brand water bottle sold at the restaurant and deli, Chompie’s makes a donation to Playworks to help schools run much-needed programs that teach kids understanding and acceptance while boosting self-confidence. This year’s donation surpassed last year’s by over $1,500. In arizona, Playworks serves 21 low-income Title 1 elementary schools, positively impacting 15,500 students every day through direct service and training programs. chompies.com/chompies-cares | playworks.org/communities/arizona
Chandler’s Temple beth Sholom wins Energy Efficiency Award –
Temple Beth Sholom of the East Valley was honored by the Salt River Project for their energy-efficiency efforts and savings at the inaugural Champions of energy efficiency awards event on Nov. 5. The awards, given to seven innovative businesses and organizations, are part of SRP’s efforts to encourage commercial customers to take advantage of the SRP Business solutions programs to reduce energy use and save money. Through its Business solutions programs, SRP partners with commercial customers to help them decrease their energy use, which defers the need for future energy generation, reduces emissions and helps control costs. Temple Beth Sholom in Candler was recognized in the Small Business category for its lighting-retrofit project that reduced annual energy use by 47,000 kwh resulting in an overall annual savings of 50%. tbsev.org | srpnet.com
