Jewish Council on Urban Affairs

ANNUAL REPORT 2015 WELCOME

On the heels of our 50th anniversary celebration in 2014, we are cognizant of JCUA’s well-earned place in the arc of Jewish social justice in the city and country. Those that nurtured and lead the organization before us paved the way for a strong and vital JCUA today. Their profound and sustained efforts to address inequality with a Jewish voice and presence for more than five decades are a source of ongoing inspiration.

As we reflect on the year behind us, we are putting in place the pieces necessary to engage more broadly and more deeply with the Jewish community across . There are so many of you who share JCUA’s values, and our growing membership is a testament to that energy.

Who are JCUA’s members? They are people who want to see a city that treats people fairly, that does not tolerate disparity, that offers opportunity and hope to those who face poverty, and that levels the playing field so that everyone has a chance to succeed. They are people who want to have an impact on social change and see this work as integral to their Jewish identities. They are people who recognize that we are stronger together, and that we strengthen each other.

In 2015, JCUA increased its staff capacity, refined its programmatic focus, and reinforced its financial stability. As a result, our organizational infrastructure is healthy and vibrant as we face the important work ahead.

From our base building efforts on access to health care and worker justice, to Or Tzedek, Community Investment, and Bridge-Building initiatives, JCUA partners with directly-affected communities to address the root causes of injustice in our city. And together, along with a myriad of community partners, JCUA and over 1,100 members are making change in our city. Thank you for standing with us.

Judy Levey, JCUA Executive Director Capers Funnye, JCUA Board President

What begins as inequality of some inevitably ends as inequality of all.” - Rabbi Abraham Joshua Heschel MISSION

The Jewish Council on Urban Affairs (JCUA) is the Jewish voice for social justice in Chicago, combatting poverty, racism and anti-Semitism in partnership with Chicago’s diverse communities.

JCUA and its members are powerful advocates, working in partnership with directly-impacted communities to decrease disparities in our city.

With Membership as the key vehicle for engagement, JCUA brings a mobilized Jewish voice to four additional program PROGRAMS areas: Issue-based Campaigns, Community Investment, Or Tzedek Teen Programming, and Bridge-Building. JCUA’s renewed membership structure utilizes a community organizing model. We bring diverse members of the Jewish community together to have a meaningful impact on pressing MEMBERSHIP social justice issues in Chicago. In 2015 membership grew by more than 300%.

HIGHLIGHTS

r • Established “JCore,” JCUA’s core membership group, which meets monthly to guide JCUA’s issue-campaign work JCUA grew from 300 to over 1,000 members over the course of the year • Worked in partnership with lead community- based organizations on two primary campaigns. Campaigns were determined through a member- 50 JCore Members attended driven selection process 10 meetings • Formed active issue-committees tostudy policy issues, create strategy, and build relationships 200 JCUA members attended between one and five events

OR TZEDEK

HIGHLIGHTS • Year-round partnership with teens at Beth Emet in Evanston, combining Or Tzedek with Beth Emet’s high school program to create “Or Emet” 21 teens from 5 states • Year-round partnership with teens from Anshe participated in Or Tzedek Emet in Lakeview Summer Sessions • Two three-day retreats with junior classes from Rochelle Zell Jewish High School • Community organizing workshops with 10th 130 teens from area high schools and graders from three Northwest suburban participated in Or Tzedek synagogues - Congregation Beth Am, Congregation Year Round Progamming Beth Judea, and Temple Chai COMMUNITY ORGANIZING/ ISSUE CAMPAIGNS

HIGHLIGHTS Over 50 JCUA members participated in 6 actions to protest ’ budget cuts and • JCore opposed Governor impasse. Rauner’s proposed budget which imposed devastating cuts for Illinois’ most vulnerable residents. JCUA advocated Members had 6 in-district meetings for revenue-based solutions to with state legislators, urging them to preserve vital social services champion revenue solutions and social service funding

- There are 8 Adult Level-I Trauma Care Centers HIGHLIGHTS serving Chicago. NONE are on the South Side

• JCUA brought 200 community - There is a 23% greater chance of dying members and 15 area if a person is shot more than 5 miles from a together with community leaders Trauma Center to show public support for an adult Level-I trauma center on the South Side • In December of 2015, the campaign celebrated a major victory as the University of Over 200 JCUA supporters participated in 16 Chicago announced that it would actions calling on the University of Chicago to open a open an adult Level-I trauma trauma care center on its campus in Hyde Park center on its medical campus BRIDGE BUILDING

Over 100 people participated in JCUA’s HIGHLIGHTS first ever “Hanukkah at the Mosque” hosted in partnership with the American Islamic College. • The Jewish Muslim Community Building Initiative continues to bring members of the Jewish and Muslim communities together to combat prejudice and build relationships JCUA hosted 35 people at its 1st “On the Table” conversation about how • JCUA participated in events and Jews and Muslims can meaningfully actions relating to the humane come together to break down stereotypes treatment of immigrants, gun and barriers. violence, and racism in partnership with area grassroots organizations

COMMUNITY INVESTMENT

HIGHLIGHTS CVP’s newest loan will rehab and • A zero-interest loan from the Community Ventures Program (CVP) helped to make the preserve the affordability of 85 units redevelopment of the Rosenwald apartments for low income seniors in Rogers Park. possible. The groundbreaking in early 2015 celebrated this project and the creation of 230 new units of the preservation of 230 units of affordable housing in Bronzeville • CVP loans helped to preserve 99 units of senior housing in Albany Park and 75 foreclosed homes in Lawndale, Austin, and surrounding areas • Since its inception, the Community Ventures In 2015, Gracie’s Cafe trained 9 people Program has loaned $4,658,000 to create or who have ALL found jobs after graduating. preserve 3,798 units of affordable homes across the city FINANCIALS

JCUA Expenditures 2015 $842,843 Management Membership, & General, 13.6% ($115,247) 8.3% Development, ($71,386) 17.6% ($148,479) Issue -based Campaigns, 19.8% ($169,198)

Or Tzedek, 20.6% ($169,757) Community Investment, 11.7% ($98,476) Bridge Building, 8.3% ($70,300)

Year Ended December 31, 2015 Audited

Revenue and Support Assets Contributions from Individuals & Board $472,897 Cash & Cash Equivalents $315,702 Foundation & Corporations $175,500 Note receivable $117,000 Special Events (Net) $166,766 Pledge Receivables $93,189 Program Income $34,782 Prepaid Expenses $6,869 In-Kind 10,377 Endowment $208,218 Investments (Loss) $(2,935) Equipment $17,572 Total $857,387 Total assets $758,550 Liabilities & Equity Expenses Accounts Payable $8,835 Programs $622,978 Bank Loan $171,513 Management & Administrative $71,386 Loan Payable-CVP $206,500 Development & Fundraising $148,479 Equity $371,702 Total $842,843 Total Liabilities & Equity $758,550 JCUA SUPPORTERS We are grateful to each and every donor who supported JCUA in 2015.

COMMUNITY CHAMPIONS SOCIAL JUSTICE LEADERS

Michael Alter and Ellen Sachs Anonymous Sheldon Baskin and Judy Wise Kay Berkson and Sidney Hollander Edward Chez and Camille DeFrank Federal Home Loan Bank of Chicago Landau Family Foundation Irving Harris Foundation Elick and Charlotte Lindon Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Chicago Elliot and Frances Lehman Foundation Robert B. Lifton and Carol Rosofsky Polk Bros. Foundation Walter S. Mander Foundation Albert & Anne Mansfield Foundation Rothman Family Foundation Jon and Lois Mills Peggy and Paul Slater Linda and Judson Miner Morris & Fannie Skilken Family Foundation Sue and Bob Wieseneck Wieboldt Foundation BRIDGE BUILDERS

Anonymous Elaine Fishman Roberta and Herbert Nechin Richard and Andrea Amend Abel and Judy Friedman Sylvia Neil and Daniel Fischel Peter and Lucy Ascoli Seymour and Susie Frolichstein David Pateros Ronna Bach Dr. Melvin and Patricia S. Gerbie Michael and Sandra Perlow Beth Shalom B’Nai Zaken Ethiopian Hebrew Allen and Evi Goldberg Douglas and Anne Petersen Congregation David and Lizzie Graham Richard and Judith Rhodes Richard and Gene Bindler Peter and Alice Hanig Lou and Lya Rosenblum Sonia Bloch Jay and Judy Heyman Mike Rosenthal and Annice Moses David Block Horwood Marcus & Berk Chartered Judith and Robert Rothschild Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois Robert Kaplan and Dara Altschuler Lowell Sachnoff and Fay Clayton Marcia Bogolub and Phil Kaplan Stephen and Gerry Keen Esther Saks Brandenburg Industrial Service Company Kellogg Foundation Schnitzer Family Foundation Zac and Linda Braun Peter Kupferberg Nikki and Frederic Stein Ralph and Rona Brown Ariela Lazar Robert Stillman and Janet Surkin Lester Crown Howard Learner and Lauren Rosenthal Annette Turow Denise and Scott Davis Paul Lehman and Ronna Stamm Scott Turow and Adriana Glazier Martha Delgado David Levinson and Kathy Kirn Eli and Harley Ungar Exelon Corporation Benetta Mansfield and Kalman Resnick Richard and Karee Wallach Steven Bialer and Sharon Feigon Beatrice Cummings Mayer The Weitzman Foundation Joseph and Bessie Feinberg Foundation David and Janet Midgley Jeff and Deb Zaluda First Eagle Bank Rabbi Rachel Mikva and Mark Rosenberg ADVOCATES

Michael and Helen Arkes Dr. Roberta Glick Dr. Howard and Pam Lipton Stuart and Doris Bernstein Bruce and Myla Goldstick Rabbi Robert and Ruth Marx Nancy Bramble Leo and Linda Gordon James Nix Todd and Debbie Budnik Paula Gorlitz and Steven Zuckerman Robert and Ellen Rosen Maree Bullock Mary and Richard Gray Arlene Rubin David and Acasia Feinberg Charley and Jill Gross Bettylu and Paul Saltzman Dr. Lee Francis and Dr. Michelle Gittler Rabbi Sidney Helbraun Ms. Bev Shurman Lavitt Frankie, Inc. Elizabeth and Howard Helsinger Cynthia and Paul Stark Rabbi Capers and Mary Funnye Richard and Janet Horwood Jim and Randi Stern Franklin and Sandra Gelber Richard Keen Joel and Frances Zemans Robert and Cheryl Gilhooley Robert Keen Lionel and Jennifer and Jennifer Glancy Leo J. & Roslyn L. Krupp Family Foundation

FRIENDS OF JCUA

Nancy Aardema Janet Brown Sarah Follmer Sharon and Bob Abrams Emmanuel Cantor Dr. Robert and Joan Fragen Phyllis and Leonard Adams Steven Catlett Michael Frankenstein Duffie Adelson Samantha Catlett Paulette Freed Susan Adler Anne Chessick Dr. and Mrs. Peter Friedman Dan Alexander Chicago Coalition for the Homeless Ronald Friedman Rabbi Morris Allen and Phyllis Gorin Chicago Theological Seminary Lance Friedmann and Sari Gluckin Avi Allen Joel Chupack Tamar and Elliot Frolichstein-Appel Thomas Allison Suzanne and Patrick Coffey Becky and Steve Galler Arlene Alpert John and Patricia Coffey Janet Garcia Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Alpert Aaron Cohen Dean and Minda Gerber Dr. Neil and Evelyn Aronson Janet Cohen Howard and Jacqueline Gilbert Judith Aronson and Marc Hilton Frank and Sherry Cohen Giving Tree Associates Dr. Elise Auerbach John and Jane Colman Alex Glancy Ernestine and Ralph Austen Community Renewal Society Cantor Vicky Glikin Scott Bakal and Beth Solomon Congregation Hakafa Charles and Mary Gofen Debra Bakal Rachel Cort Tobi Gold Roberta and Herbert Nechin Harvey and Jacqueline Barnett Toby Costas Sarah Gold Sylvia Neil and Daniel Fischel Raymond and Marcia Bass Harvey and Arlene Coustan Sandy Goldberg and Judy Levey Dr. Lee and Dara Bass Debra L. Cox Anita Goldberg David Pateros Karyn and Rus Bass Ehler Gerald Davidson Deborah Goldberg Michael and Sandra Perlow Eve Becker and Bruce Adams Alison Blakley Davis and Ken Davis Marvin and Phyllis Goldblatt Douglas and Anne Petersen Aliza Becker Charles and Linda Dawe Clio Goldsmith Richard and Judith Rhodes Barbara Becker Helen DeFrank Kimberlee Goldsmith Sara and William Belkov Josh Degraff Daniel Goldstein Lou and Lya Rosenblum Marc and Susan Benjamin Deutsch, Levy & Engel, Chartered Kate Goldstein Mike Rosenthal and Annice Moses Robert Bensman Rabbi Ellen Dreyfus Neal Goodfriend Judith and Robert Rothschild David and Margaret Berek Jason Dyme Jordan and Kathy Goodman Lowell Sachnoff and Fay Clayton Rabbi Marc and Deborah Berkson Ruth Eckhouse Rabbi Andrew Gordon Aryeh Bernstein Carol Edelson Stacey Gordon Esther Saks Dr. Jonathan and Susan Birnberg Gary and Deborah Edidin Seth Goren Schnitzer Family Foundation Timuel and Zenobia Black Rabbi Larry Edwards and Susan Boone Jean Gottlieb Nikki and Frederic Stein Sol and June Bleiweis Edward and Ann Elins Jacques Gourguechon and Prudence L. Leib Robert Stillman and Janet Surkin Marc Blumenthal and Sharon Veis Tina and Gonzalo Escobar Rose Graham Sara Blumenthal Richard and Marjorie Ettlinger Grassroots Collaborative Annette Turow Ellen Bogolub and Neil Friedman Elizabeth Evans Jesse Greenberg and Galit Greenfield Scott Turow and Adriana Glazier Catherine Bowers and Dr. Hillel Gray Ezra-Habonim: Madelyn Greenberger Eli and Harley Ungar Marla Bramble The Niles Township Jewish Congregation Rabbi Suzanne Griffel and Saul Weiner Richard and Karee Wallach Libbie Bramson Emily Feder Frances and Robert Grossman Anne and Jayme Brentan Joel Feinstein Beverly Groudine The Weitzman Foundation Yarrow Breslaw James and Linda Fiffer Joan Gunzberg Jeff and Deb Zaluda Deborah Brown Irving and Beverly Fishman Lauren Gurnik Andrew Brown and Gail Feiger Don Floyd Susan Gzesh FRIENDS OF JCUA - cont.

Evelyn Hammerman Erica and Joshua Lowitz Shira Saliman William and Joan Hank Janet and Andrew Lubetkin Charles and Louise Saltzman Mimi Harris Rinna and Eric Maletsky Mr. Kenneth Samson Steven Harris Sara Manewith Thomas and Vicki Samuels Julia Harrison Peter Manis Irene Lehrer Sandalow & Dr. Nathan Sandalow Samuel Harrison James and Katherine Mann Michael Sandalow David and Beth Hart Fred and Joyce Marcus Harold and Deloris Sanders Harriet Hausman Mark Maslov and Sydney Blatter Adam Sawyer and Hannah Wolod Robert and Janet Helman Ros Meerdink Daniel and Sandra Scheinfeld Jane Heron Lois and Hugo Melvoin Dr. Gordon Schiff and Dr. Mardge Cohen Stuart and Janet Hersh Rabbi Amy Memis-Foler Lauren and Toby Schmidt Julie Dorfman and Jerry Herst Kenneth and Carol Mendelson Scott Schneider Barbara and Jim Herst Harriet and Ronald Meyer Jeffrey Schubert Rabbi Lizzi Heydemann Marni Futterman and Evan Meyers Charles and Susan Schwartz Richard and Joyce Hirsch Alan and Ann Meyers Rachel Schwartz Penny Hirsch and Maurice Ehrlich Abner and Zoe Mikva Nathaniel Seeskin Ron and Sarah Hirsen Pat and Ronald Miller Ralph and Nancy Segall Seymour and Rona Homer Dr. Fred and Barbara Miller Rabbi Isaac Serotta and Ceilanne Libber Ruth and Harvey Hurwitz Kathe and Chris Monley Thomas Shapiro and Madeline Grynsztejn Janet Iltis Sam Mordka Carolyn Shapiro Karen and Michael Isaacson Sandra Morgan Geri Shapiro Marshall and Beverly Jacobson Lauren Morris Lawrence Sherman Sandy Johnston Kate and William Morrison Fred and Ina Sherman Walter and Laurel Jonas Sharon Morton Marshall and Sharon Shifrin Lawrence Joseph and Lauren Newman Sarah Moskowitz-Gordon and Zach Gordon Sandra Shifrin Theodore and Judith Joseph Dr. Gloria and David Needlman Evely Laser Shlensky and Rabbi Ira Youdavin Isaac Judd Sol and Grace Newman David and Suzie Shoub Miriam Kalichman North Star Charitable Fund Stephen Siegel and Robin Drayer Harvey Kallick and Barbara Rosin Barbara Olinger Roberta and Howard Siegel Larry and Maxine Kane Annette Robinson and Layton Olson Ann Siegel Arnold and Carol Kanter Joan Polacheck and Jonah Orlofsky Ilene Siemer Marian Macsai and Jack Kaplan Patti Pangborn Gabrielle Sigel Gail and Michael Kaplan Adam Parker Dr. Michael and Barbara Simon Rhonda Kapp Janice and Frank Patterson Michael Simon and Claire Sufrin Stan Kapuler Mr. & Mrs. Thomas Philipsborn William Singer and Joanne Cicchelli Dr. Sokoni Karanja Judith and Eugene Phillips Rhea Skilken Harriet and Joel Katz Andrea Platt and Gabriel Mannheim Sydney Smith Julie Katz Lynn Pollack Dr. Julian and Judy Solway Edward and Adele Kaufman Neal Price Kathy and Ronald Sonnenthal Dennis and Barbara Kessler Richard and Joyce Prince Barry and Jackie Spector Nia Key Harvey Rabin Burton Steck Rabbi Allen Kensky and Adina Kleiman Jeffrey Rappin and Penny Brown Stacy Stern Stephen Klein Rick and Josi Rein Melissa Sterne Morton and Lois Klier Charla Reinganum John and Tina Strauss Pamela Klier-Weidner Joe Reinstein and Hannah Higgins Strauss & Malk LLP Michael and Susan Klonsky Laurie Reinstein Lois Strzyzewski Rabbi Peter Knobel Aaron Rice Dr. Joel Sugar and Anita Gerber Lisa Kohn Richard and Helen Rivkin Mary Sweeney Jeffrey and Jamie Kost Mark Rodriguez Lee Tockman Martin J. and Susan B. Kozak Foundation Leslie Rogoff Roslyn and Jamie Topolski Brandi Kraft Julie Roin and Saul Levmore Mitch and Karyn Udany Karen Krefman Gail Root Andrea Davidson and Steve Waitz Valerie and Keith Kretchmer Marvin and Bev Rose Bronna Wasserman Eva Kripke Rabbi Brant Rosen Clyde and Cheryl Watkins Naomi Kruger Leslie Rosen John Webber Lakeside Congregation Danya Rosen Jodi Weber Renner Larson Elizabeth and Jeffrey Rosenberg Denis Weil Dr. Holly Rosencranz and Warren Lavey Rachel Rosenberg Laurie Reinstein Sharon and Marc Leaf Jonathan Rosenblatt Aaron Rice Noah S. Leavitt Esther Rosenbloom Richard and Helen Rivkin Jared Rodriguez and Caryn Lederer Daniel Rosenblum and Maura Frank Mark Rodriguez Ken and Lucy Lehman Mark Rosenblum Leslie Rogoff Jonathan and Estee Lehrer Linda and Harold Rosenson Julie Roin and Saul Levmore Carole and Marty Levine Dr. Bob Rosenstein Gail Root Karen Lewis Warner and Judy Rosenthal Marvin and Bev Rose Harvey and Vicki Lewis Harriet & Stan Rosenthal Rabbi Brant Rosen Sara Lindholm and George Surgeon Heather Ross and Ronald Lambert Leslie Rosen Dr. Michael and Nina Lipkin Seymour Rothstein Danya Rosen Henry and Elsie Loeb Dr. Myron and Susan Rubnitz Elizabeth and Jeffrey Rosenberg Rabbi Andrea and Danny London Rebecca and Rabbi David Russo Rachel Rosenberg Henry and Sharon Lorsch Lois Sachs Jonathan Rosenblatt FRIENDS OF JCUA - cont.

Esther Rosenbloom Thomas Shapiro and Madeline Grynsztejn Lee Tockman Daniel Rosenblum and Maura Frank Carolyn Shapiro Roslyn and Jamie Topolski Mark Rosenblum Geri Shapiro Mitch and Karyn Udany Linda and Harold Rosenson Lawrence Sherman Andrea Davidson and Steve Waitz Dr. Bob Rosenstein Fred and Ina Sherman Bronna Wasserman Warner and Judy Rosenthal Marshall and Sharon Shifrin Clyde and Cheryl Watkins Harriet & Stan Rosenthal Sandra Shifrin John Webber Heather Ross and Ronald Lambert Evely Laser Shlensky and Rabbi Ira Youdavin Jodi Weber Seymour Rothstein David and Suzie Shoub Denis Weil Dr. Myron and Susan Rubnitz Stephen Siegel and Robin Drayer Rabbi Michael Weinberg Rebecca and Rabbi David Russo Roberta and Howard Siegel Mr. and Mrs. Jed Weiner Lois Sachs Ann Siegel Mark and Elizabeth Weisbard Shira Saliman Ilene Siemer Bernard Weisberger Charles and Louise Saltzman Gabrielle Sigel Paula Weissman Mr. Kenneth Samson Dr. Michael and Barbara Simon Arden and Howard Weitzman Thomas and Vicki Samuels Michael Simon and Claire Sufrin Nadine Wengroff Irene Lehrer Sandalow & Dr. Nathan Sandalow William Singer and Joanne Cicchelli Bruce and Laura White Michael Sandalow Rhea Skilken Patty and John Wineman Harold and Deloris Sanders Sydney Smith Iris Witkowsky Adam Sawyer and Hannah Wolod Dr. Julian and Judy Solway Grace Wolf Daniel and Sandra Scheinfeld Kathy and Ronald Sonnenthal Ann Wolff Dr. Gordon Schiff and Dr. Mardge Cohen Barry and Jackie Spector Richard and Betsy Wolod (z”l) Lauren and Toby Schmidt Burton Steck Judith Zaluda Scott Schneider Stacy Stern Rabbi Michael and Karen Zedek Jeffrey Schubert Melissa Sterne Jill Zenoff Charles and Susan Schwartz John and Tina Strauss Phillip and Debra Zisook Rachel Schwartz Strauss & Malk LLP Amy Zisook and David Rosen Nathaniel Seeskin Lois Strzyzewski Mark and Margie Zivin Ralph and Nancy Segall Dr. Joel Sugar and Anita Gerber Lois Zoller and James Mills Rabbi Isaac Serotta and Ceilanne Libber Mary Sweeney John Zuraw

JCUA STAFF BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Judy Levey Rabbi Capers Funnye Kay Berkson Executive Director President David Block Zachary Braun Marla Bramble Gregory Rothman Edward Chez Director of Organizing Vice President Karyn Bass Ehler Sarah Gold David Feinberg Manager of Community Building Richard Wallach David F. Graham Treasurer Deborah Goldberg Jesse Greenberg Teen Program Coordinator Mimi Harris Verna Jaunes Jeff Zaluda *Sidney Hollander Administrative Director Secretary *Stephen Keen Daniel Kaplan Community Organizer Peggy Slater Ariela Lazar Immediate David Levinson Jill Katz Development Manager Past President Irene Lehrer Sandalow *Robert B. Lifton Anna Rubin AVODAH Organizing Fellow *Rabbi Robert J. Marx Hannah Wolod Judson H. Miner Communications Manager Roberta Nechin Louis Rosenblum, M.D. Lya Dym Rosenblum Michael Rosenthal *Former Board President *Rabbi Herman E. Schaalman To learn more about our programming, campaigns, membership, events and more, please visit: WEB www.jcua.org BLOG www.jcuanews.wordpress.com FACEBOOK www.facebook.com/JCUAchicago TWITTER @JCUA_News

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