My brother Avi is 50 years old and has Down Syndrome. He loves participating in Friendship House events, especially the bi-monthly Young Adult Club gatherings, where he gets to interact with peers, learn life skills, do fun activities and enjoy a delicious warm meal.
He also loves attending the special holiday events, that are always so classy, well planned and executed with attention to every detail! Friendship House volunteers are warm and loving and Rabbi and Rebbetzin Kessler lead with warmth, compassion and professionalism. As a family with a special needs member we are so grateful to be part of the extended Friendship House family! Avi feels like he is an important part of the community and be social, and that means so much to us.
My name is Stephanie Sufrin and I volunteer at Friendship House. It is place for children and young adults to have a place where they can socialize in a warm, safe and loving environment. Rabbi and Itta Kessler are added asset to our community. Everyone is treated equally and with respect at all times. I am so proud to be part of Friendship House.
I am a volunteer with “Sunday Circle”. I love all the activities that the Rabbi and Rebbetzin have organized for the kids. The environment is one of inclusion and warmth where the kids can excel in a variety of activities. I love all the smiles and friendships that are made from this wonderful experience!
Our son Jojo, who has down syndrome loves going to friendship house activities, he feels welcome and valued. Rabbi shalom and Itta personally attend to every detail and get to know all the kids and their families and make sure all their unique needs are met. They provide gluten free options for our son and his favorite is Sports on Wednesday afternoons! He looks forward to the amazing program every week and the friends he has made there. We are so grateful to friendship house , Thank you for everything you do for our son and all the kids!!
Friendship House is an incredible organization for children and adults with disabilities. The organization provides invaluable opportunities for these individuals to build community and form connections with one another. I am honored to have personally witnessed the positive impact this organization has had on its participants!
Our son, Josh, has been attending activities at the friendship house for the past 2 years. He enjoys spending time with friends at the sports circle as well as Sunday circle. As a family, we have attended numerous events which have helped us to form special bonds with other families.
Friendship House is a wonderful My daughter has autism. They have a young adult program where she gets to be with other peers and do fun things like going to restaurants, music painting Yoga bowling, etc She loves going To all the events.
My son Jordan has been a part of The Friendship House for a few years now and he absolutely loves it. It provides him with a sense of community and he has made friends all while enjoying the program. The staff is patient and helpful and you can see they truly enjoy working with these very special and amazing children. We are truly grateful to have this organization right in our backyard.
I've been volunteering with Friendship House/Young Adults Club for about 8 months now. Rabbi Kessler has a wonderful connection with each person. The Young Adults all bring something to the table...friendship for each other, comfort, bonding. They support each other. We meet 2x a month have a meal and then an activity, from crafts, caring for animals, sports activity, gardening, we have even gone on two field trips "around town". Selfishly, for me its an infusion of good positive energy. Important to give back, but you receive so much in return. I look forward to our twice a month. I'm grateful for the opportunity to help. Kim Waltuch
I’ve been working with Friendship House for about two years and I value every moment spent there. Friendship House is an incredible place where everyone is welcoming, allowing us all to learn more about each other and develop friendships. This organization has positively impacted my life as I have been getting to know these amazing kids and learn a lot about them. I’m appreciative of this opportunity to brighten people’s day and I enjoy participating in this very meaningful program.