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The 2025 JFS High Five for Hope Spring Celebration was held on May 1 at the beautiful Stamford Museum & Nature Center. The event brought together supporters, friends, and community partners to celebrate the vital work of JFS and the power of hope in action.
Guests enjoyed a lively and joyful evening featuring wood-fired pizza from La Tavola, gourmet kosher sushi by 613, and sweet treats from the Caffe Bon dessert truck.
During the program, CEO Rachel Kornfeld spoke about the impact of JFS programs throughout the community—including the Bennett Center for Behavioral Health, refugee resettlement, older adult services, food insecurity support, and Jewish Health and Healing. A special highlight of the evening was the arrival of U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal, who offered warm remarks and presented official citations to our honorees in recognition of their leadership and service to the community.
This year, we proudly honored Lynn and Vernon Schwartz, Morgan Caspi, Jessie Sorensen, the Stamford Marriott Hotel & Spa, and our inspiring Gen Z Future Leaders: Will Chasin, Jessie Colin, and Katie Ruhe—for their compassion, dedication, and commitment to our mission.
Thanks to your incredible generosity during the live appeal, we reached and even surpassed our goal! Your support is making a difference—but the need continues, and every additional gift helps us expand our reach even further.
If you haven’t had a chance to give—or would like to deepen your impact—it’s not too late. Please contribute by clicking here.
Special thanks to our sponsors, honorees, and every single person who helped make this unforgettable evening possible. We are so grateful for your support and partnership in building a stronger, more compassionate community.
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