Lifetime Achievement Award – Julie & Scott Klavans

Lifetime Achievement Award – Julie & Scott Klavans

Humble, dedicated, and “all in” describes Julie and Scott Klavans when they have identified a community need to champion. For Julie and Scott, their “why” is simple and rooted in the Jewish values of tzedakah and tikkun olam, helping others in need, and repairing and healing the world. Julie’s passion begins with children. She knows that we can change our future and world for the better, one child at a time. Her love for children led to her service as a Guardian ad litem for the past 12 years, and drew her to serve in committee and Board leadership roles at Shorecrest Preparatory School. When she focused on children’s needs for a safe home and supportive services, Julie joined the Boards of Habitat for Humanity and Gulf Coast JFCS. Julie also put her professional skills as a CPA to good use and she has supported organizations’ financial success and sustainability. Her fingerprint has benefited almost every aspect of Gulf Coast JFCS, from her decade-long service on the Board of Directors where she served numerous leadership roles including Board Chair, the CEO Search Committee, Development and Finance Committees, and founding Board member of Gulf Coast Cares, the endowment organization for Gulf Coast JFCS. Though her business acumen was put to good use, Julie continued her passion for helping children through her involvement with the Heart Gallery adoption program, Teen Parent Engagement program, and Refugee Services. “Julie is an incredible partner for the nonprofit CEO who is blessed to work with her,” says Dr. Sandra Braham, President and CEO. “She’s a strategic thinker who understands the Board is the keeper and...
St. Pete City Council Unanimously Approves New Program Partnership

St. Pete City Council Unanimously Approves New Program Partnership

St. Petersburg City Council acted today to improve response to non-violent emergency calls by unanimously approving the launch and funding of a multi–year, $3 million pilot program named the Community Assistance and Life Liaison program (CALL). This is a Gulf Coast JFCS–led program in partnership with St. Petersburg Police Department and will begin immediately with a 9-month pilot with the option for an additional two-year renewal. Read the press release: St. Pete City Council Unanimously Approves New Program Partnership for a Safer St....