KAVOD SENIOR LIFE - Gearing up for 2023 Growth
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KAVOD SENIOR LIFE
Fall/Winter 2022
Growth
Partnerships
Gearing up
for 2023
Wellness
Expansion
Outreach
MESSAGE FROM THE CEO
This is an exciting time for many reasons. Our first in-person fundraiser after two years
was held on July 14. It was good to see everyone face to face while raising significant
Michael Klein, CEO
funds for our residents. Enjoy the event pictures on the next page. We also brought our
Kavod on the Road Conference back in June to an in-person format. I’m thrilled to see
new life infused in these important events after being quieted by COVID.
Our most important accomplishment has been creating Kavod’s new strategic plan.
Thanks to a grant from NextFifty Initiative, we’ve been working diligently with consultants
on our new objectives. Below is a high level summary that will guide us through 2023.
Whether our path brings us to build, expand or extend our reach in other ways, we are
moving full steam ahead.
Your interest, engagement and investment will help us realize these goals. Thank you
for your ongoing and continued support.
EXPAND FOOTPRINT
Determine feasibility of expanding the physical footprint
on the Kavod campus to complement or enhance our
current offerings for people we serve or new populations
EXPLORE HOUSING
To support Kavod’s main Determine feasibility of buying, building,
campus and seek related or managing an off-site housing location,
locations and partners independently or in partnership
that support Jewish Goals
and other low- and 2022 - 2025
middle-income older
adults in their quest
to age gracefully and
PRESERVE CAMPUS
stay connected in their
Maintain and preserve existing
communities, Kavod will facilities on the Kavod campus
pursue five goal areas.
ENHANCE OUTREACH
Expand Kavod programming to support
older adults living in the community
DEVELOP SUPPORT
Identify necessary supports and resources
to implement the strategic plan
Strategic Imperatives
LEAD CONVENE PARTNER These
imperatives are
Step into Kavod Senior Life’s Bring organizations and Participate in partnership the foundational
role as a leader to advance people together to facilitate with other housing and components of
issues of importance to the development of a service providers to better how Kavod will
those we serve. collective voice and/or serve Kavod Senior Life focus its work
initiatives when paramount residents and the broader to deliver on
to advance our work. aging community. the goals and
objectives.
2022 ANNUAL FUNDRAISING EVENT Michael Klein & Honoree Dr. Irina Pines Honorees Rick & Marcie Boxer and Alan Boxer (center) with their family Outgoing board chair Event co-chairs Guests Chris & Alexandra Steven Summer Melanie Reich Siegel & Molly Zwerdlinger Mannerings Guests Sandy Wolf, Sue Black, Frances Miran & Scott Levin Guests Perry & Susie Moss
SUPPORTER STORIES
Director of Development
Gaile Weisbly Waldinger,
As you may know, Kavod Senior Life’s three buildings are supported by Housing
and Urban Development (HUD) funds. Those funds are dedicated to providing
safe and affordable housing for low-income individuals and families. I like to
say that HUD is responsible for the “cake” that is our buildings. The icing – many
of the programing and services – are provided by foundation grants and the
generosity of donors in our community. Molly, Brian and Dale represent the
thousands of individuals who are responsible for the high quality of living that
is available at Kavod. We hope you are as inspired by their commitment as we are.
Kavod welcomes Molly as the new board chair for 2022-2023.
As a fourth generation Denver native, she has been committed
to being part of the community and working to make it better
for all those who live and serve here.
Molly is a partner in the law firm of Miller & Steiert, P.C. She
attended Colorado schools along the way—Cherry Creek
High School, Colorado State University (undergraduate) and
University of Denver (Juris Doctorate). She was invited to join
Kavod’s Resident and Community Services committee nine
years ago and continued to stay involved, helping co-chair
several fundraisers and assist with other development efforts.
“I have been so impressed by the organization,” Molly says.
“It’s amazing what it does for the community.” She specifically
notes how Kavod is one of the few nonprofits who has beneficiary
representation on the board, ensuring they have a voice.
As board chair, she will lead the efforts to expand Kavod’s
presence across the city. “I want to establish meaningful
collaborations and ensure every Jewish organization in our area
knows about us,” she shares. “I will use my social maven skills!”
Molly takes on her new role as Kavod launches its next
strategic plan. “Our goals are extremely aspirational,” she
says. “We are dreaming big. But we also have great staff and
supporters who will help us get to where we want to go.”
SUPPORTER STORIES
Brian Botnick
Brian has been a dedicated supporter of Kavod Senior
Life since 2015. He is a fourth generation partner of
Botnick Realty in Ohio, which will be celebrating its
100th anniversary next year.
Contributing to the greater good was ingrained in
him at an early age. Growing up in Akron, his family
was very involved in the Jewish community. When he
moved to Colorado in 2010, Brian started volunteering,
but soon realized he could do more than “hand out
sandwiches”, as he says.
“I have a background in development,” Brian shares,
“so I thought, how could I use my expertise to benefit
the community?” He learned about Kavod at a able to get to know some of the Kavod residents as well,
JEWISHcolorado event for young adults and felt his participating in a “fix it” day back in spring of 2022. “I
skill set was a good match for a housing organization. really enjoyed learning more about the individuals on
He joined the Kavod board shortly thereafter, and it campus, both staff and residents,” he says.
was a match made in heaven.
When asked his plans for the future, Brian is dedicated
“Not only could I be of service, but I was able to meet to staying involved. “There’s more to life than business
other business members,” he reports. Later, he was and skiing,” he smiles.
Dale and her late husband, Jerry, came from multi-generational families who were
committed to community service and philanthropy. “My mother modeled how to be
grateful for what we had and to be generous,” she says. “It’s just what we did.”
Dale and Jerry moved to Denver five years ago from Wichita, Kansas. New friends
suggested they attend a Kavod on the Road event as a way to meet people their
age. Dale says that they were “impressed by both the content of the programs and
the people.”
“Kavod has great ideas,” Dale shared. “There is something for everyone –
recreational, educational and cultural.” When Jerry passed away a year ago, Kavod
on the Road continued to provide Dale a connection point to friends and with
enriching programming. She particularly enjoyed holiday programs and the annual
conference on positive aging. She also stays very active in the greater community
and personally supports a variety of non-profit organizations. This past year, she was responsible for Kavod
receiving funds from a giving circle to which she contributes.
In speaking with Dale, it is obvious she has no plans to slow down. She is a prime example of a dedicated community
member, giving, advocating and volunteering for organizations she believes in. Kavod is very grateful for her
participation and support.
DONATIONS [MARCH - JULY 2022]
ACTIVITIES Socius Foundation Dale Marcus
Laurie & Connell Saltzman, In Alla & Leonid Sonkin, In Memory Maggie & Doug Miller, In Honor
Memory of Syril Newman of Syril Newman of KOTR Staff
Gary Wilson, In Memory of Eshley Spitzer, In Honor her father Eileen Naiman
Rosemary Wilson Gaile Weisbly Waldinger, In Honor Robin Reposa
of Debbie Piazza Dorothy Resnick
ASSISTED LIVING PROGRAMS Sally & Greg Woods Barb & Larry Schneller, In Memory
Devorah Uriel & Daniel Bennett, In of Rosalie Richter
HEALTH & WELLNESS Sharon & Justin Roth
Memory of Syril Newman
Janet Bronitsky & Mark Suprenand, Sandra Kolesnikova Cherie Karo Schwartz
In Memory of Syril Newman Norma & Phil Sierota, In Memory of
INTERGENERATIONAL Patsy Shafner
Connie Burke, In Memory of
Syril Newman PROGRAMMING Carolyn Steele
Bruce Dinner, In Memory of Barbara & Dennis Hayutin The Staenberg Group
Syril Newman Gaile Weisbly Waldinger, In Memory Mattie Wilson
Janet & Sheldon Fisher In Memory of Syril Newman Lisa Zales, In Memory of
of Syril Newman Melissa & Scott Williams Syril Newman
Wendy & Michael Klein, In Memory
IN KIND GIFT KAVOD ON THE ROAD
of Syril Newman
Senator Joyce & Rabbi Foster PARTNERSHIP
Laure & Scott Levin, In Memory
of Syril Newman Congregation B’nai Chaim
Susie & Perry Moss, In Memory
of Syril Newman LEGACY PROGRAM
Debbie & Frank Piazza, In Memory SPONSORSHIP
of Syril Newman Rose Community Foundation LIVE
Traci & Michael Sidon, In Memory ON/Life & Legacy
of Syril Newman
SUMMER EVENT 2022
GARDENS DONATIONS*
Irinia Djalalova, In Honor of KAVOD ON THE ROAD Joe Bean
Linmila Kuzmimykh Julie & Michael Belieu
Joanne & Larry Fisher Jessica Ellis Carlos Bill Berger
David & Jerry Kazazz Amelia Dorn Johannes Benink
GHP Investment Advisors, In Cindy & David Bershof
GENERAL Memory of Syril Newman Sue & Rabbi Joe Black
Marlene Siegel, In Memory of
Garrett Barter Geegee & Michael Brunschwig
Larry Melnick
Teresa Chan Marilyn Boslow
Marlene Siegel, In Memory of
Vivian Epstein Roni & Ronald Brown
Sherman Rich
Linda & Eli Frank, In Memory Connie Burke
Charlene Wandel, In Honor of
of Kathy Judd JoAnn & Larry Cohen
Rick & Marcie Boxer
Sarah S. Fun, In Memory of Sharon & Edmund Caulfield
Christie Ziegler, In Memory of
her parents & siblings Jodi Cooper, In Honor of
Syril Newman
Audrey Gilden The Boxer Family
Renee Gross Tanya Davoll
KAVOD ON THE ROAD ANNUAL
Marilyn & Bud Hyman Ruth Epstein
CONFERENCE
Tracy Kapaun Alla & Alexander Feldman
Harriet Kaufmann Judy Barnitz Linda & David Fogel
The Laycob Family, In Honor of Susan & Robert Benjamin Senator Joyce & Rabbi Steven Foster
Rick & Marcie Boxer Marilyn Bogan Zelda Friednash
Robert Mintz Judith & Ivan Botvin Sarah Golombek
Pat Narup, In Memory of Anita & Gerald Gershten JEWISHcolorado
Rosemary Wilson Hedy & Frank Gold Julie & Lawrence Gelfond
Carol & Bernard Papper Dianne & Edward Green Monica Gelfond
Yana & Eliot Profilet, In Memory Jewish Family Service of Colorado Toby & Stanley Ginsburg
of Solomon Khazanov Kaiser Permanente Colorado Toby & Lee Gurney
Marlene Reich Siegel, In Honor of Nancy Livingston, In Memory of Audrey Held
Arlene Mobell Matilda Melnick & Willis Carpenter Intermountain Jewish News, Inc.
SUMMER EVENT 2022 Lee & Burton Levy
DONATIONS* Lewis Family
Rosalyn Kirkel MidFirst Bank
Morgan Stanley
Tracy Kapaun & Anne Deines
Susie & Perry Moss
Betty Karsh, In Honor of
Donna & Myron Oliner
The Boxer Family
Peak Elevator
Shelley & Robert Krovitz
Irina & Mikhail Pines
Ann & Fred Leviton
Pinkard Construction
Julie & Steve Luplow
Sharon & Justin Roth
Alexandra Mannerings
Raabe Family
Hazel & Herzl Melmed
Judy & Gary Saltzman
Connie Moore
Laurie & Connell Saltzman
Andrea Meyers and Jay Siegel
Jan Schorr
Andrew Pescovitz
Susan & Larry (z’l) Siegel
Debbie & Frank Piazza
Marlene Siegel
Alan Reifler
Melanie Reich Siegel & Lee Siegel
Debbie & Paul Reinberg
Beth Shanker
Patricia Rittenberg & Rittenberg
Sloane’s Carpet Secret
Family, In Honor of The Boxer Family
Alyson Sprafkin &
Cindy Sagehorn
Michael Waldinger
Roberta & Larry Sanders
Strear Family Foundation
Jamie Sarche
Syntrinsic Investment Counsel
Tammy Seeb
Loraine & Steven Summer
Caitlin Shepherd
The Mortgage Company
Marsha & Gordon Smith
TrueNorth Companies
Larisa & Boris Smoroda
Gaile Weisbly Waldinger
Sherry & Wesley Stark
Elaine Wolf Trust
Temple Emanuel
Margot & David Zaterman
Temple Sinai
Zim Consulting, Inc.
Sherry & Allan Tenenbaum, In Honor
Molly Zwerdlinger
of The Boxer Family
Ben Torrez SUMMER EVENT 2022
Kathleen & Eric Waldinger IN-KIND GIFT
Christie Ziegler Sandra Eichberg (right),
Marcie & Rick Boxer
Kavod Legacy Society
SUMMER EVENT 2022 Mercedes Benz of Denver
Member, accepts a LIVE
SPONSORSHIP* Loraine & Steven Summer
ON Build Your Jewish
Vintage Theatre
Nancy Alterman Legacy/Life & Legacy
Molly Zwerdlinger
Elaine & Max Appel award on our behalf
BMH-BJ Max Weisbly Fund SHUL from Amelia Fink, Rose
Brian Botnick Community Foundation.
Aida Hinkediker
Steve Budnack
Alla Khazanova , In Memory of
Caryn & Michael Boxer
Her Family
Boxer & Associates CPAs, P.C.
Emiliya Nisnevich, In Memory of her
Climate Engineering
family: Afroim Ketslakk,
CoPi Plumbing
Victor Nisnevich, Boris,
Jodi & Dan Dinkin
Faradzhev, Masha Margolina
Sandra Eichberg
Rozaa Nisnevich, In Memory of
Scott Fisher
Donvil Niskevich
Linda & Eli Frank
Paul Franke
Tatyana Pavlushikina Visit:
Emma Zborovskaya, In Memory of
Debbie & Robert Friedman
her family: Josef Vaynshteyn, Khinya KavodSeniorLIfe.org/
Elizabeth Hoffman &
Michael Silverman
Vaynshteyn, Edward Shmogroner, Donate
Gina Milter, Enna Shmorgoner
Integrity Print Group
Wendy & Michael Klein *Those who generously sponsored or donated to
Marx/Okubo the summer event after July will be acknowledged
in the next newsletter.
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THANKS TO OUR 2022-2023 EVENT SPONSORS
JODI BOXER DINKIN MICHAEL BOXER
ALAN and MARCIE & RICK BOXER LEWIS FAMILY
SUSAN & LARRY (z’l) SIEGEL BMH/BJ MAX WEISBLY FUND
SANDRA EICHBERG SHARON & JUSTIN JUDY & GARY
ROTH SALTZMAN
RAABE FAMILY SUSIE & PERRY MOSS ZIM CONSULTING
Building Better Nonprofits for a Better World
Brain Botnick Debbie & Robert Friedman
Wendy & Michael Klein Beth Shanker Marlene Siegel Melanie & Lee Siegel Strear Family Foundation
Steven & Loraine Summer Molly Zwerdlinger & Aaron Rich
Steve Budnack Scott Fisher & Bev Michaels Linda & Eli Frank
Elizabeth Hoffman & Michael Silverman Burton & Lee Levy
Donna Penn-Oliner & Myron Oliner Irina & Mikhail Pines Laurie & Connell Saltzman
Jan Schorr Joey Simon Gaile Weisbly Waldinger
QUESTIONS | COMMENTS | SUGGESTIONS: Info@KavodSeniorLife.org
Kavod Senior Life is a non-profit, non-sectarian organization providing
housing & services to older adults in the greater Denver area.
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