My Nonprofit Reviews

My experience with Ezzy and Nechama Shusterman of the Friendship Circle in The Bay area has been phenomenal. Upon meeting these community leaders it is clear how dedicated they are to serving the special needs children and adults in the bay area. Their endless dedication to creating a jewish community for children and adults living with special needs is astounding. The special relationships formed through the friendship circle amazes me even more.I personally volunteered with an adult with special needs. We formed a bond and had fun together. We celebrated jewish holidays together and did activities that both she and I enjoyed. We read stories and played games. For an hour or so a week I believe I really was able to enhance my buddy's life with a bit of jewish light and friendship. My volunteer experience was limited compared to some of the other volunteers that are very involved with FC. I am very impressed by the local teens volunteering on afternoons and weekends to serve the children who need them most. Jewish children with various issues that need a friend. A dedicated team who puts their needs and their jewish background together to form a relationship filled with jewish culture, fun and stability. These children know that weekly , monthly , seasonally their will be events that are for them to enjoy. Where they feel valued and respected while having tons of fun in a jewish atmosphere. . I am constantly amazed at how much everyone chips in to creatively implement programming on limited resources for every school year , holiday and summer season. The Chabad emissaries, local teens and parents are incredibly supportive of this organization. This very personal dedication shows in so many ways when you meet someone involved in friendship circle , but, most importantly, it shows in their smiles when you mention it by name. The friendship circle is just that. A circle of friends who have a common goal. To bring joy to a jewish child.

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