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From left, Lynne Fader, Courtney Cohen, Sherri Barkoff.
Photo courtesy Lianne Cohen Photography
Rose’s Angels inspiring
For the angels, grandma continues
to inspire.
As a child, Courtney Cohen
watched her grandmothers Rose Lewin and Babs Cohen consistently extend a
helping hand. And in it’s in their memory that she carries on their work with
Rose’s Angels.
Co-founded with longtime family
friend Lynne Fader, Rose’s Angels recently held their sixth annual community
fundraiser at the Richmond Jewish Day School. Seventy “incredible” volunteers
took time from their busy lives and long weekend plans to participate in the
Feb. 17 event, reflecting the philanthropic ways of both Rose and Babs.
With the support of the Kehila
Society of Richmond, Rose’s Angels helped to create 1,200 care packages for 23
not-for-profit organizations in Richmond—all dedicated to serving the vulnerable
and those in need.
“This year was the largest
(fundraiser) to date,” exclaimed Courtney. “(But) if it wasn't for our amazing
volunteers and donors who helped collect, package and deliver the care
packages, the event wouldn't be possible. We are grateful to the support of
family, friends and community members who allow us to make this event larger
every year.”
Care packages were created for
such groups as Turning Point Recovery, Jewish Food Bank, Nova House,
Touchstone, Richmond Family Place and Heart of Richmond AIDS Society. In turn,
all these groups will help distribute the special packets.
The care packages contain such
personal essentials as shampoo, soap, toothbrushes and tissues; non-perishable
foods like granola bars, soup, tuna, chocolate and oatmeal; comforts such as
socks, slippers and socks; and children’s items like new books, board games and
crafts.
“We connected with staff at the
organizations to find out what their clients would like specifically in their
care packages, to make the packages as specific to the individuals as possible,”
said Courtney.
All the care packages are created
through generous monentary donations, or donation of items.
Anyone interested in donating or
volunteering, may contact Courtney at rosesangelsevent@gmail.com.
Savta—the Hebrew word for grandma—would
be proud.
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