Page 14 - Boca ViewPointe - November '22

Page 14, Viewpointe November 2022

Rales JFS And Jewish Federation Of SPBC Assist Delray Beach

Residents Rendered Homeless By Hurricane Ian’s Tornado

Dozens of people displaced when a tornado ripped
through the Kings Point development last month are
depending on the support of the Jewish Federation of South
Palm Beach County, the services of Ruth & Norman Rales
Jewish Family Services (JFS) and the generosity of our
community to help them through this life-altering crisis.
The group of senior citizens lost their homes when a
Hurricane Ian-fueled tornado destroyed them – leaving a
total of 55 people homeless. About 15 of the 55 had no
friends or family who could take them in, and JFS and Jewish
Federation of SPBC worked with other local agencies to find
and pay for housing for them in West Palm Beach.
Only one of these seniors had homeowners’ insurance.
It is now a priority of Federation’s Hurricane Ian Relief
Fund that donations raised in the local community will
go to those so deeply impacted.
Kings Point residents being transferred to Fountainview for temporary housing by staff members.
Photos courtesy of Fountainview.
Medicare or very low income, with little to no savings to help displaced, they are now getting calls from some of the other
While the organizations initially were helping 15 people
“The seniors living in Kings Point are already low
them recover from a tragedy like this,” said Danielle N.

Hartman, JFS President and CEO. “These seniors will 55 originally displaced people who now also need help.
“People didn’t anticipate how long they would need
open enrollMent ongoing affordable housing crisis in Palm Beach County. rebuild their homes and their lives at: jewishboca.org/ianrelief.
need our help to begin to recover.”
housing from friends and family,” Hartman said.
Hartman pointed out that this situation highlights the
Our neighbors need us now! Give generously to help them

Deepest thanks to Boca Pointe Federation

“It’s been devastating and without our help, they won’t
for 2023 be able to return to their homes,” Hartman said. Campaign Chairs: Jane and Dan Fishkoff, and to
Committee Members: Rhoda Berkow, Allen Brayer,
After the Sept. 27 tornado, JFS worked with the

Daniel Fischer, Richard Glazer & Elaine Kaplan, Bea
Palm Beach Division of Emergency Management, Alpert
JFCS in West Palm Beach, Summer Faerman of B’nai
Pitkowsky, Mel Schoen, Doris & Stuart Zeuner, for their
Torah Congregation, and Hands On Tzedakah (HOT) Gold, Harold Katz, Joel Meisner, Arlene Penner, Murray
to find housing for those 15 seniors at Fountain View continued dedication and leadership.
Senior Living in West Palm Beach. The response to this If you or a neighbor are in need of help, please contact
cHecK For devastating situation must be shared by multiple entities Ruth & Norman Rales Jewish Family Services at 561-852-
3333. In addition, our main Federation telephone number,
in the greater community.
eXcItInG the seniors settled in their temporary homes, providing 561-852-3100, is monitored regularly for voicemail messages.
In addition to housing, case managers are helping get

Learn more about our Federation and how you can help at
trauma counseling, and applying to FEMA for funds to www.jewishboca.org - or contact Shirley Gross at shirleyg@
help rebuild their homes. bocafed.org or 561.852.3182 (leave a voicemail). 
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