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Courtney Cohen, founder of Rose's Angels, is holding the care packages and Lynne Fader, Executive Director of the Kehila Society, is to the right in the Grey.
Photo courtesy Lianne Cohen Photography
Angels advancing Rose and Babs' work
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 momentary donations, or donation of items.
It’s not a coincidence this special
fundraiser occurs in February.
“The month of February is especially
important because it's the birth month of both Rose and Babs, and t's Heart
Month and Valentines Day,” says Courtney, adding it’s hoped the event can
continue to grow and remain an annual event.
Anyone interested in donating or
volunteering, may contact Courtney atrosesangelsevent@gmail.com.
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