Philanthropic Board Positions
1980 to 1988 – Member of the Board of Trustees, President 1986-88; a leading industrial organization representing over 400 companies in the San Francisco Bay Area dedicated to the apparel and allied industries in the manufacturing, wholesale and retail trades. During my tenure as President we established the first industry organization dedicated to donating clothing to the homeless known as the San Francisco Clothing Bank. Made public presentation along with the San Francisco Mayor’s office, then current mayor was Art Agnos.
1991 to 2004 - integral member of the Board of Trustees that raised $60 million to open a new PJCC campus in its new 12-acre home in Foster City, CA in May 2004. First formed in the 19th Century to enable new immigrants to learn English, find housing, and promote community building, Jewish Community Centers (JCC) soon became a hub of activity for people of all ages. JCCs are dedicated to be open wide to everyone not just people who are Jewish. JCCs embrace the diversity of culture, opinion, religion and identity in local communities, and strive to make the Center an accessible space where it feels safe to be oneself. Small classes for toddlers became early childhood departments; pools and steam rooms grew into full-fledged health, wellness, and recreation departments; and, as the population aged, information and services for seniors grew. Currently, there are over 250 JCCs (Jewish Community Centers) in North America, including 17 in California alone. Although each center is unique, they share the goal of providing programs and services that reinforce the life-affirming values and proud traditions everyone embraces.
1982 to 1984 – Member of the Board of Trustees; JVS transforms lives by helping people to build in-demand skills and make connections to find good jobs. With 40+ years of experience, JVS knows how to help people find good jobs. We focus our programs on industries that are hiring and can offer career path jobs, such as healthcare, financial services, technology and trades. These Career Pathway programs are developed in partnership with Bay Area employers and give people in-demand skills, paid work experience and robust job search skills. Since 1973, JVS has helped more than 80,000 people in the Bay Area to build skills, find jobs and transform their lives.