Jewish Family & Children’s Service Brighter Tomorrow Event to be Held Virtually; Phoenix Mayor Kate Gallego to Keynote

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WHAT:             

The Jewish Family and Children’s Service (JFCS) Brighter Tomorrow Event is the nonprofit organization’s annual signature event showcasing JFCS’ impact on the well-being of more than 40,000 people in the Valley.

Mayor Kate Gallego is the second elected female mayor in Phoenix history and the youngest big city mayor in the United States. She graduated from Harvard University and earned an MBA from the Wharton School of Business at the University of Pennsylvania. Before being elected to Phoenix City Council, Mayor Gallego worked on Economic Development for local utility company, Salt River Project.

Mayor Gallego has focused on three key policy areas during her time in office: diversifying the economy, strengthening infrastructure investment, and working to make Phoenix a leader in sustainability. Mayor Gallego is passionate about building a Phoenix that works for everyone and increasing the quality of life for all Phoenicians.

WHERE:

The 2022 Brighter Tomorrow Event will be held online. Individuals interested in participating must register and pay the $36 registration fee to receive the required login information: jfcsaz.org/bt2022

WHEN:

January 28, 2022 from Noon to 12:45 p.m.

MORE INFORMATION:           

The Brighter Tomorrow Event is JFCS’ annual fundraising event that supports a variety of JFCS programs including primary medical care, counseling and behavioral health, domestic violence victim assistance and Jewish community services. This year’s event will highlight the organization’s many programs and services, with a particular focus on its response to the coronavirus pandemic

Chairing the event this year will be Ed and Gail Ober.

Individuals interested in supporting the JFCS mission can make an online financial gift via the JFCS website at https://www.jfcsaz.org/donate/. Sponsorships are available. For more information, please visit Andrea Arkow at Andrea.Arkow@jfcsaz.org.

ABOUT:

Jewish Family & Children’s Service (JFCS) is a non-profit, non-sectarian organization that strengthens the community by providing behavioral health, healthcare and social services to all ages, faiths and backgrounds. JFCS’ goal is for a future where families are strong, where elders are cared for and where children are safe. The dedication to the mission is strengthened by a commitment to core Jewish values that honor community and the continuity of the generations. More information about JFCS and ways to support the organization’s mission are available at www.jfcsaz.org.