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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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