35th Annual Jewish Family Service House Tour Raises Over $100,000 Proceeds Benefit The Lynn Kramer Village by the Shore

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Margate, NJ (August 07, 2024) – More than 700 people enjoyed an afternoon of strolling through six breathtaking homes in Longport, Margate, and Ventnor during the 35^th Annual Jewish Family Service House Tour. The event, sponsored by Surroundings Interiors, raised more than $100,000 to benefit The Lynn Kramer Village by the Shore, a program which provides essential services including care coordination, transportation, grocery shopping, meal delivery, and social events for adults (50+).

“As one of the agency’s most popular fundraisers, JFS is grateful for the hundreds of attendees as well as the businesses, sponsors, volunteers, and staff who made this a record-breaking event this year,” said Andrea Steinberg, JFS Chief Executive Officer. “Attendees enjoyed an exclusive look inside Downbeach homes which featured state-of-the-art kitchens, ornate fixtures and hardware, beautiful décor, breathtaking views and more. We truly appreciate the homeowners who graciously open their residences each year.”

A special thanks to the House Tour committee – Suzanne Bruce, Barbara Cohen, Kara Consigli, Rande Dubrow, Jodi Finkelson-Reece, Kim Forte, Beth Fox, Pam Frank, Lori Garber, Martha Karasick, Audrey Panitch Levin, Hope Morgan, Alfi Naim, Hanna Newcomer, Linda Novelli, Eileen Perice, Jane Pressman, Sarah Rosenthal, Linda Rubin, David Schwartz, Taylor Shivers, Beth Shor, Pam Sinderbrand, and Lesley Weinberg – who organized the event, ensuring guests and homeowners had a memorable experience. In addition, over 110 volunteers dedicated their day to help make the fundraiser successful.

More than 120 VIPs took the tour to the next level with door-to-door transportation and gift bags. House Tour VIP sponsors included L&R Installations and The Novelli Team. As part of the fundraiser, Goldsteins’ Rosenberg’s Funeral Directors, Oasis Property Group, and Beth & Mike Shor served as Lunch sponsors where attendees enjoyed a delicious selection offered by Essl’s Dugout and TacocaT. In addition, a complimentary ice cream sandwich and selection of frozen banana treats were sponsored by BAYADA Home Health Care, Fountain View at Logan Square, Peace Pie, and The Original Banana Company.

House sponsors included Berkshire Hathaway and Surroundings Interiors. ArtSpot Studio, California Closets, Colmar Kitchen Studio, Dashing Designs, Distinctive Interior Designs, Progressive Fence & Railing, Ross and Steve Costantino Construction, and Smart Homz were Trade sponsors. Also, Specialty sponsors included Audi Fort Washington, Plan A Advisors, Porsche Main Line, and RDS Automotive Group.

Lucky ticketholders won fabulous prizes including a Lagos Diamond Bracelet compliments of Roberts Fine Jewelers, Dine Around Town at Dock’s Oyster House, Carmine’s, Steve & Cookie’s, Tomatoes, and more, and a Hard Rock Salon & Spa Experience. Guests also bid on more than 80 auction items including dining certificates, sporting and theater tickets, distinctive health & wellness products, household appliances, celebrity show tapings, and designer handbags.

Resorts Casino Hotel and Wawa graciously donated bottled water and AtlantiCare donated booties.

The House Tour committee is already searching for homes for next year’s tour, scheduled to take place August 4, 2025. For more information, contact Beth Joseph at bjoseph@jfsatlantic.org or Julia Tracy at jtracy@jfsatlantic.org. For information on JFS programs and services, visit www.jfsatlantic.org.

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More than 700 people attended the 35^th Annual JFS House Tour, sponsored by Surroundings Interiors, on August 5^th. The event raised over $100,000 to support programs and services provided by The Lynn Kramer Village by the Shore at JFS. (Photo courtesy of Steffen Klenk Photography)

(Left to right): Susan Smallow, Jodi Finkelson-Reece, and Shelly Guss served as lunch volunteers for the 35th Annual JFS House Tour on August 5th. JFS is grateful for the more than 110 volunteers who helped this year as the agency raised over $100,000 to benefit The Lynn Kramer Village by the Shore. (Photo courtesy of Jewish Family Service of Atlantic & Cape May Counties)

More than 120 VIPs took the 35th Annual JFS House Tour to the next level with door-to-door Jitney transportation and gift bags. With over 700 attendees, who had the opportunity to tour six Downbeach homes, the event raised more than $100,000 for The Lynn Kramer Village by the Shore program. (Photo courtesy of Jewish Family Service of Atlantic & Cape May Counties)

Attendees of the 35th Annual JFS House Tour enjoyed an exclusive look inside six luxurious Downbeach homes on August 5th. With more than 700 attendees, the event raised a record-breaking $100,000 for The Lynn Kramer Village by the Shore, a program that provides essential services for adults age 50+. (Photo courtesy of Steffen Klenk Photography)

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About Jewish Family Service

Jewish Family Service of Atlantic & Cape May Counties (JFS) encourages strong families, thriving children, healthy adults, energized seniors and vital communities. With dozens of program areas, JFS specializes in counseling, mental health services, homeless programs, vocational services, adult and older adult services and also hosts an on-site food pantry. The agency impacts 13,000 lives throughout Atlantic and Cape May Counties each year.

JFS’ mission is to motivate and empower people to realize their potential and enhance their quality of life. In keeping with Jewish values and the spirit of tikkun olam (healing the world), JFS provides services with integrity, compassion, respect and professionalism regardless of their religion, race, gender, sexual orientation, ethnicity, age or background.

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