Berman Honored by Jewish Aging Services

Longtime Jewish HomeLife lay leader, volunteer, and advocate Candy Berman received the Trustee of the Year Award from the Association of Jewish Aging Services (AJAS.)

An Atlanta-based philanthropist and owner/principal of Candy Berman & Associates, Berman’s involvement in Jewish HomeLife, a member organization with AJAS, spans more than two decades. During her time with the organization, Berman has shown transformational leadership, unparalleled commitment, and made remarkable contributions to the mission of Jewish HomeLife. She currently serves as Board Vice Chair of Jewish HomeLife and will assume the role of Board Chair in July 2024.

“Candy’s unwavering dedication to the residents and staff of Jewish HomeLife, boundless leadership, and philanthropic endeavors make her an exceptional candidate for this esteemed recognition,” said Jewish HomeLife President & CEO Jeffrey A. Gopen. “She’s been a beacon of inspiration and support from senior leadership to the day-to-day care team, consistently enriching the lives of our residents and our entire organization. Her dedication to our mission of honoring our fathers and mothers is exemplified by her remarkable contributions, spanning leadership, philanthropy, and a tireless pursuit of innovation in the senior care industry.”

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The Trustee of the Year award is given annually to an outstanding Board Member or Trustee from an AJAS member organization who, according to the organization, has “demonstrated a significant contribution by enriching the lives and well-being of Jewish elderly, displayed a personal commitment to the life of the organization and provided outstanding leadership to the organization and the community at large.”