Dear Friends, As we enter The Jeffrey Foundation’s 49th year of serving children with special needs and their families, we are mindful of our many blessings. First and foremost, we appreciate all of you — our Circle of Love, Donors, Volunteers, staff, and all our Foundation friends. We could not have made it through our 49 years without you! In 2020, the world faced one of its most challenging health crises—the COVID-19 pandemic. As a result, many children, families, businesses, charities, educational organizations, and other entities have suffered emotionally, physically, spiritually, and financially. We are so grateful that with all the restrictions and safety measures currently in place for COVID 19, the Foundation has continued providing services to our children with special needs. However, the pandemic has made it necessary to reassess how we operate. As a result, our programs and services have undergone and will continue to undergo many changes to keep our doors open. We now ask for your assistance in helping us restart our programs as restrictions allow. Our next planned reopening will be for our Toddlers in early January 2021. Creating socially distanced spaces where the children can receive services is of utmost importance, and we hope you can help us. We require over $50,000.00 for operating expenses to keep us moving forward, and any donation you can make would be much appreciated. Please pass along this newsletter and share with your family, friends, and in your social media feeds, letting folks know they can DONATE to our programs by calling 323-965-7536 or mailing a check to The Jeffrey Foundation, 5470 W. Washington Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA 90016. Donations can also be made online at TheJeffreyFoundation.org and SpecialChildUSA.org. We wish you a blessed Holiday Season and a joyous Happy New Year 2021 filled with the love of friends and family, health, and prosperity.
5470 W. Washington Boulevard Los Angeles, California 90016 323.965.7536 thejeffreyfoundation.org
January/February 2021
Alyce Morris Winston CEO and Founder
A Message from our Founder
The Jeffrey Foundation Toddler Program is slated to begin on January 11, 2021 in-house (for children 24 – 36 months).
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Remote learning programs will also continue. To find out more about our programs, call (323)-965-7536.
Santa will deliver holiday gifts to Foundation children on December 18. Photo below: Santa's 2019 visit.
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The Foundation's Pre-K Class celebrates the season with a socially-distant Holiday party.
Socially-Distant Pre-K Holiday Party
Foundation Program Updates
Santa's visit to the Foundation December 18
Lifetime Achievement Award Presented to Suz Landay
Foundation friend and Beverly Hills Circle of Love Chair Beverly Cohen has generously donated her time, resources, and fundraising efforts to support Foundation programs throughout the years. Beverly and her husband Robert have also helped chair numerous Foundation galas. Beverly is also assisting with coordinating chapters across America for Special Child USA.org 's remote online learning resources. The Jeffrey Foundation also gives thanks our Board of Directors and other Circle of Love loyal friends for their contributions and dedication!
Circle of Love Hancock Park Chair Suz Landay has been a friend of The Jeffrey Foundation for many years, offering her catering services for many Foundation events and fundraisers. Suz and her husband Peter have also generously organized annual holiday parties, which have raised thousands of dollars for the Foundation throughout the decades. In 2021, Suz will help spearhead The Jeffrey Foundation cookbook.
Lifetime Achievement Award Presented to Beverly Cohen
Please email your favorite family recipe for our Circle of Love Cookbook. Please note: The recipe can be original or from a cookbook). Please keep it simple. Email a good quality photo of you. Provide a paragraph or two about why the recipe has meaning for you. Email your recipe and photo to Suz Landay and Maryann Spencer (to recprinfo@gmail.com) by February 14, 2021.
The Foundation will be CLOSED for the Holidays from December 21, 2020 - January 4, 2021.
Los Angeles City Personnel Holiday Gift Donation
Circle of Love Cookbook - Your Recipes Please!
The Jeffrey Foundation's "Wall of Honor"
Become a "Wall of Honor" Donor. The Jeffrey Foundation is currently taking reservations for building plaques on the NEW "Wall of Honor" outside of our building at 5470 Washington Boulevard. For more information, contact: 323-965-7536. Donations of $50,000 or more will automatically be included in this Wall of Honor program. Make your tax-deductible gift by December 31, 2020.
December 18 - Santa visits The Jeffrey Foundation Santa delivers gifts to The Jeffrey Foundation. Find out more. Call 323.965.7536. January 11, 2021 - Toddler Program The Jeffrey Foundation Toddler Program is slated to begin in-house on January 11, 2021 (for children 24 – 36 months). January - February 2021 - Remote Online Classes The Jeffrey Foundation is currently operating programs remotely. For more information, call 323.965.7536. March 18, 2021, Noon (Tentative) The next Foundation Board meeting will take place virtually on March 18, 2020 at Noon. Special Child USA Art Contest Winners in the Special Child USA Art Contest will by Valentine's Day, February 14, 2021. Alyce Morris Winston, Joanna Kermani, and other Circle of Love members are working to support this program. For more information on our events call (323) 965-7536.
The Los Angeles City Personnel were not able to come to the Foundation this year due to the pandemic. However, gift cards were sent to thirty-three Foundation children. Cedric Reid from the Classifaction Division Personnel Department City of Los Angeles (pictured far right in a photo from the 2019 visit) organized the events in 2019 and 2020.
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Contact Maryann Ridini Spencer, Public Relations, for Book Signing events. Proceeds from the book to benefit the Foundation. Call 323-965-7536
Foundation Goal for 2020 $500,000.00 Received: $133,939.49 Amount needed: $366,060.51
YOUR GIFT IS TAX DEDUCTIBLE! TAX ID # 23-7208851
Questions? Contact 323-965-7536
To Jeffrey with Love Available on Amazon, in Bookstores, and at The Jeffrey Foundation!
The Jeffrey Foundation Annual Campaign:
As soon as we're able to "gather" Foundation Friend andCircle of Love Hollywood Chair Joanna Kermani (Pictured left with Alyce Morris Winston at the "Songs For Jeffrey" benefit hosted at the Kermani residence in 2019) will be hosting another "Circle of Love" event in 2021. A "Garden Party" (date TBD) will take place at her lovely garden to benefit The Jeffrey Foundation. Select event photos to be featured in the upcoming Foundation cookbook. More information TBD soon. Joanna is also providing prizes for the Special Child USA Art Contest. Art contest winners will be announced on February 14, 2021.
Your Donations Help Fund Vital Programs! REMEMBER THE WALL OF HONOR DONATIONS
Donations for PPE Donate Toward TECH Expenses Memorial and Tribute Donations Legacy / Charitable Gift Annuity YOUR NAME:_______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ ADDRESS:___________________________________________________CITY:_________________________________STATE:________ZIP:_____________ Make your check payable to: THE JEFFREY FOUNDATION or provide credit card information below. Our Programs are vitally dependent on your support. Your gift is greatly appreciated and Tax Deductible. Tax ID # 23-7208851 Enclosed is my tax deductible gift of ________$50 ________$75 ________$100 ________$500 _______ Other Gift amount check enclosed, or Bill my credit card for the amount listed above ________American Express ________Master Card ________Visa ________Discover or $__________Check Enclosed Card#_____________________________________________________________________ Exp. Date________________ CVV_________ Signature_________________________________________________________________ Phone #__________________________________ PRINT Name on card_________________________________________ Email________________________________________________ ADDRESS:___________________________________________________CITY:________________________________STATE:________ZIP:______________ _______Please let me know of upcoming functions that benefit The Jeffrey Foundation _______I am interested in learning about your VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES CALL 323-965-7536 or info@thejeffreyfoundation.org
A heartfelt Thank You to Joanna Kermani!
Remember to make your tax deductible gift by December 31, 2020
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BOOK PRAISE
“A guiding light from above directs Alyce in all she does to benefit (her children.) She is unique and we appreciate and love her.” – Helen and Peter Mark Richman “Once in a while, a foundation comes along that meets the needs of the special needs children and their families in our community. I have watched The Jeffrey Foundation grow through the years and commend Ms. Alyce Morris Winston and her staff and volunteers for all their dedicated service to the community for over 47 years.” – Honorable Diane Watson “A fabulous, quintessential woman who has made the world a better place is my longtime friend, Alyce Morris.” – Connie Stevens “I have been a strong supporter of The Jeffrey Foundation since my son Brian was in The Jeffrey Foundation’s After School program, Saturday Fun Club, and Jeffrey Boy Scout troop. It is remarkable what Alyce and her team have accomplished and how many children and families the programs have served in 47 years! – Marcia Brickley Vice Chair of The Jeffrey Foundation Board of Directors
Pictured Left (L to R): Alyce Morris Winston, Veronica Solano, Patricia Escobar, and Lorraine McCall. Pictured Below: (L to R): Alyce Morris Winston and Mark Naegle.
THANK YOU!! The Jeffrey Foundation Administration & Staff for your dedication and hard work f