Jewish Family & Children's Service of the Suncoast throws volunteer appreciation celebration

The Oct. 22 event had a JFCS giving gifts to volunteers driving through.

  • By Harry Sayer
  • | 9:13 p.m. October 23, 2020
  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • Share

Jewish Family & Children's Service of the Suncoast put on a spirited volunteer appreciation celebration at its Fruitville Campus on Oct. 22.

The nonprofit typically hosts an indoor celebration but transitioned to a drive-in event for its many volunteers this year.  Masked JFCS staff handed out gift bags and prizes to their many volunteers, including special gifts for the Volunteer of the Year winners. Pizza was provided for attendees who were hungry for a slice. 

Jose Guerro held up a sign for oncoming drivers.
Jose Guerro held up a sign for oncoming drivers.
Michael Goldman expressed his gratitude.
Michael Goldman expressed his gratitude.
Volunteers were given gift boxes at the start of the line.
Volunteers were given gift boxes at the start of the line.
Volunteers of the Year received special awards.
Volunteers of the Year received special awards.
Interim President/CEO Arthur Lerman personally thanked parked volunteers.
Interim President/CEO Arthur Lerman personally thanked parked volunteers.
Katie Bucek passed out pizza and waters to volunteers.
Katie Bucek passed out pizza and waters to volunteers.
Tom Ricci, Jose Rosado, Danni Bleil, Tom Baril and Hayden Kolek served up pizza as part of Polpo Pizza Co.
Tom Ricci, Jose Rosado, Danni Bleil, Tom Baril and Hayden Kolek served up pizza as part of Polpo Pizza Co.
Kathie Roberts and Johanna Gustafsson had some fun accessories.
Kathie Roberts and Johanna Gustafsson had some fun accessories.
Karen Pharo and David Shapiro were at the start of the line.
Karen Pharo and David Shapiro were at the start of the line.

 

Latest News

Capt. A.J. Grande operates a "six pack" fishing charter business who often picks up and drops off customers at Nora Patterson Park.
  • February 5, 2026
Permits will be required for charter boat operators using county parks
District 2 Commissioner Penny Gold walks in a parade in 2021.
  • February 5, 2026
Longboat commissioner appointed to National League of Cities committee
The house at 3638 San Remo Terrace overlooks the north Siesta Key bridge.
  • February 5, 2026
Rock star sells Sarasota estate for $7.5 million
Philip DiMaria says “there is a great opportunity here for St. Armands to evolve and become incredible again.”
  • February 5, 2026
Urban planner shares bold ideas to solve flooding on St. Armands

Sponsored Health Content

Sponsored Content