Jewish Family Services (JFS) will hold a “Bright Night” celebration of its work, presented by the Himmelstein family.
“Bright Night” will be a festive cocktail party including lounge-style music by The Crossroads Sound, certified-kosher heavy appetizers, surprises and mingling. The event will be on Thursday, Sept. 26, from 5:30 to 8 p.m. at the Madrid Theatre (3810 Main St., Kansas City, MO 64111).
There will also be opportunities to further support JFS at the “Bright Night,” including a raffle with prizes and a Fund-A-Need opportunity in which attendees can make a direct impact by contributing to the JFS food pantries.
“Bright Night” will showcase the programs JFS offers to the entire community from its food pantry and KesherKC, including its mental health offerings, chaplaincy and older adult services.
“I feel JFS is the best of the best,” Harry Himmelstein said. “They check all the boxes in what needs to be done for people, and they do it. They provide services before people know [they’re] needed.”
During the evening, longtime JFS volunteer Kelly Somberg will be honored with the Alfred Benjamin Friend of the Family Award for her dedicated work on the agency’s behalf. Named for Alfred Benjamin, JFS’ co-founder and second board president, this award recognizes people whose accomplishments exemplify his compassion, interest in humanity and commitment to improving the quality of life for others.
The “Bright Night” event chairs are Danielle and Jeremy Antes and Lena Price and Tom Cohen. The host committee chairs are Michelle Goldsmith and Stann Tate.
Sponsorships and limited “Bright Night” tickets are available at jfskc.org/brightnight.
