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From Gail's Desk

Gail Schulman, JF&CS CEO

Update from the most recent edition of the Making Connections newsletter

May 21, 2026

Dear Friends,

I have a special place in my heart for our JF&CS volunteers—because they were my very first connection to the organization, back at a time when I needed support myself. When my twins were born prematurely more than 20 years ago, a Rubin Visiting Moms volunteer visited me each week, bringing kindness, practical assistance, and reassurance that helped me find my footing as a new parent. A few years later, I returned with those same twins to volunteer at Family Table. It felt like an appropriate next chapter to be able to give back ourselves, as part of a multigenerational tradition of caring for others and strengthening our community.

Fast forward a couple of decades, and I now know that more than 2,000 volunteers come together through JF&CS to extend our reach far beyond what staff alone could accomplish. I am so grateful for their commitment, skill, and compassion, because I know from experience just what a difference they make.

As you’ll read in the stories that follow, volunteers are at the heart of so much of what we do—from supporting new parents, to creating inclusive spaces for people with disabilities, to addressing food insecurity, to helping Holocaust survivors connect. Time and again, they tell us that the benefits of volunteering go both ways—that in giving their time and care, they receive connection, purpose, and meaning in return.

If you’re looking for a way to give back, I invite you to volunteer with JF&CS. There is truly a place for everyone in this work.

Warmly,