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Beth Israel of San Diego -Men's Club Dinner Forum - Jewish Family Service "Embrace a Family Program"

Please join us at our November 20th Dinner Forum to hear Melinda Wilkes talk about the Jewish Family Service (JFS) “Embrace a Family Program.” 

With over 500 low income families in need this year, Ms. Wilkes will discuss the general problems these family’s face, how the government shut down has impacted them, and how your support with gifts helps us bring a joyous holiday season.

Melinda Wilkes is the director of  volunteer engagement at Jewish Family Service of San Diego and a council member of the San Diego Volunteer Administrators Network. She has worked in the nonprofit sector for over ten years and has been in the field of volunteer engagement for over seven years.

She is dedicated to the sector and takes pride in helping individuals and agencies strengthen their volunteer capacity. She has taught volunteer management for several years on a local and national level. She presently teaches volunteer management at the University of San Diego.

Ms. Wilkes holds her Masters in Nonprofit Leadership and Management from the University of San Diego and is a certified volunteer administrator through Council for Certificate in Volunteer Administration.

The event, which includes a deli dinner, is free for those who bring new, unused, unwrapped toys and/or gifts, grocery scrip, or gift certificates valued at $15 or more. Fee: $15 without gift. Please RSVP early (for planning purposes) at the following linkhttp://form.jotformpro.com/form/32896936310966, or by contacting Judi Schwartz at 858-535-1111, ext. 2598.

Congregation Beth Israel, the historic center of Jewish life in San Diego, is an inclusive Reform congregation that offers a warm welcome and a nurturing home to all who seek a meaningful and enduring connection to Judaism. For more information, visit our website at www.cbisd.org, and connect with us on Facebook at facebook.com/cbisd.


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