Author name: Dena Kevelson

Linda and President Larry in front of a screen saying Thank you

JSDD’s Annual Meeting Celebrates Leadership, Growth, and a Strong Future

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JSDD Annual Meeting was held on June 11, 2025, bringing together board members, staff, residents, and supporters to reflect on the past year’s accomplishments and prepare for the future. The meeting was marked by gratitude, celebration, and thoughtful planning. A highlight of …

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JSDD Celebrates Philanthropy and Vision at the Goodman Perwien Legacy Society Cocktail Reception

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An Evening of Gratitude, Connection, and Impact JSDD held its annual Goodman Perwien Legacy Society Cocktail Reception, an elegant and heartfelt gathering to honor the extraordinary generosity of those whose philanthropic support ensures the agency’s continued strength, growth, and innovation. The reception …

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2024 JSDD Legacy Cocktail Reception & Annual Meeting

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JSDD was delighted for donor’s generous support and presence at our recent Goodman Perwien Legacy Society (GPLS) Cocktail Reception and Annual Meeting. The GPLS Reception, held on June 5th, was a resounding success. We were able to bring together a vibrant community of supporters in a celebration of our shared achievements and future aspirations.
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JSDD 2023 Annual Gala

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JSDD 2023 Annual Gala honoring Rocco Varma, Stephen Schwartz, AIA, and Laurie Goodman and Mark Perwien was a brilliant and successful evening! Enjoy the Digital Ad Journal and videos of the honorees and JSDD’s story. Ad Journal PDF Event Photos

JSDD Savory Brunch and Cooking Demonstration
Presented by Meny Vaknin
Executive Chef & Owner of Montclair’s
Marcel Bakery and Kitchen and MishMish Café

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All of us at JSDD want to extend a warm thank you to all who attended our Savory Brunch and Cooking Demonstration Sunday, March 26, 2023. We were thrilled to have you join us and we hope you found the event to be as sweet as it was savory, delicious, and informative. Please continue to follow all the exciting happenings at JSDD through our E-News, E-Blasts, and social media postings and join us for future events. Your presence at our event made it more special and we are grateful for your support.
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