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        PBCFR Yellow                                     Today And Every Day


        Dot Program                                      – Your Jewish Federation Is Here


                                                            We hope our message
           Have you ever wondered, what                  finds you and yours well as
        would happen if you got into a car               we all continue adapting to
        crash and you were unconscious?                  life amid  COVID-19. Our
        Have you thought to yourself…how                 West Boca campus may
        would anyone know what my medical                be largely closed, but your
        history is; or how would they know               Jewish Federation of South
        about the medications I am taking; or the        Palm Beach County is here
        medicines I’m allergic to; or better yet,        for you today, as always.
        how would they know what hospital                In these challenging times,
        that I want to go to…? Who would                 we continue to sustain and
        call my family and let them know                 transform lives every day, as
        I’ve been hurt? How would they even              we provide programming to
        know how to get in touch with my                 virtually connect and engage
        family?                                          our Jewish community.
           The good news is that you don’t have to wonder or      Together, we are caring
        worry about that anymore. Palm Beach County Fire Rescue   for our neighbors who
        supports a new Program called the Yellow Dot. The Yellow   need  us. As  calls  for  help
        Dot gets important information into the hands of emergency   increase, with our agency partners we are making sure that      Bringing our community together to care for each
        responders quickly and it can save your life!    essential services including food, financial assistance,   other is the vital role of our Federation. We are able to do
           If you are involved in a car accident and can’t   mental health care, residential care for adults with special   this because of the strong, caring, connected community
        communicate, first responders can look in your glove   needs, and far more are there for those who count on us.   we have built, including Boca Pointe contributors’
        compartment box for the “Yellow Dot” pamphlet where you   With Federation’s international partners, we are also on   stalwart support. We look forward to continuing our work
        have written essential medical information about yourself.   the ground for our Jewish family in Israel and beyond.   together with good health in a sweet New Year!
           This information can help rescue crews decide the      We may not be socializing, learning or praying      Deepest  thanks to  Boca  Pointe  Federation
        best approach to your emergency treatment. This is   together in person, but Jewish life continues to thrive all   Campaign Chairs: Jane and Dan Fishkoff, and to
        especially important after a car accident where you may be   around us in a continual stream of virtual activities and   Committee Members: Rhoda Berkow, Allen Brayer, Si
        unconscious, in shock, or simply unable to communicate   resources for all ages! With incredible ingenuity, our   Farber, Daniel Fischer, Richard Glazer & Elaine Kaplan,
        clearly.                                         Federation and our vibrant local synagogues, schools and   Bea Gold, Harold Katz, Joel Meisner, Arlene Penner,
           When you can’t talk to Emergency Responders to   agencies are connecting us with Jewish life through the   Murray Pitkowsky, Mel Schoen, Doris & Stuart Zeuner,
        provide them with vital medical information, the Yellow   groups and activities we cherish, and we’re exploring a   for their continued dedication and leadership.
        Dot is your tool to provide personalized information on   myriad of new opportunities.                If you or a neighbor are in need of help, please
        your behalf!                                        Check out our top-quality  FEDERATION  LIVE    contact Ruth & Norman Rales Jewish Family Services at
           This is how it works…just follow three steps.  schedule of virtual programs at jewishboca.org/fedlive.   561-852-3333. In addition, our main Federation telephone
           1- Fill out the form on the Yellow Dot pamphlet.   Whether you’re looking for help or to volunteer, for   number, 561-852-3100, is being monitored regularly for
           2- Put the Yellow Dot pamphlet form in your glove   virtual classes, activities or spiritual connections, or even   voicemail messages.
        compartment box.                                 kosher food, you can find what you’re looking for at      Learn more about our Federation and how you can
           3- Place the sticker on the back/rear windshield in the   VIRTUAL.JEWISHBOCA.ORG, our “one-stop shop”   help at www.jewishboca.org - or contact Shirley Gross
        lower left hand corner so emergency responders can see   for Jewish community updates and happenings during   at  shirleyg@bocafed.org or 561.852.3182 (leave a
        it quickly and easily when approaching from behind.   our time with COVID-19 in South Palm Beach County.   voicemail). 
        *Important Tips*
           * Keep the Yellow Dot pamphlet updated as
        information changes.                                                 Stamp and Coin Club
           ** How many do you need??? (i.e. One Yellow Dot
        sticker per vehicle & One Yellow Dot pamphlet for each
        person.)                                                               Boca Raton Stamp & Coin Club asks you to start a new hobby.
           You can stop in to any Palm Beach County Fire Station      Visit with us at the Stratford Courts Auditorium located at 6343 Via Sonrisa del Sur,
        to pick up Yellow Dot pamphlets and stickers for your                off S.W. 18th Street, between Powerline Road and Military Trail.
        household. For quantities more than that, please call our               We meet the second and fourth Thursday each month at 7 p.m.
        Community Education Office at 561-616-7033.                       Please call membership coordinator Harvey Golinger at (561) 752-4922.
           If your club or organization would like a presentation
        about the Yellow Dot, to learn more about additional
        resources available, and to have an opportunity to ask
        questions, please call 561-616-7051. Yellow Dot Sticker/
        Pamphlet sets will be brought to the presentation for
        audience attendees. Quantities can be discussed when
        presentations are booked.
                           Making Your Safety My Priority,
                                 Elyse Weintraub Brown,
               Community Education Specialist, South County,
                           Palm Beach County Fire Rescue
                                         561-616-7051
                                ewbrown@pbcgov.org 



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