Annual Report 2026 - Digital - Flipbook - Page 3
The Annual Report 2025-2026 | THE POWER OF BELONGING
To Our JCC Members & Supporters,
The Harry & Rose Samson Family Jewish Community Center is, at its heart,
a place where people belong. Every day, individuals and families from all
backgrounds come through our doors seeking connection, community,
support, and joy — and together, they help create the welcoming spirit
that de昀椀nes the JCC
In a world where isolation and division can feel increasingly common, the
need for belonging has never been more important. At the JCC, belonging
means more than simply being included. It means feeling seen, valued, and
connected to something greater than oneself. It is found in the friendships
formed at camp, the support shared between families, the connections
built through wellness and recreation, and the traditions celebrated across
generations.
As a vibrant, inclusive community hub, the JCC welcomes people of all faiths,
abilities, backgrounds, and identities. Guided by enduring Jewish values,
we strive to create spaces where everyone can learn, grow, celebrate, and
thrive together. Through programs, services, and shared experiences,
we continue to strengthen not only individual lives, but the fabric of our
broader Milwaukee community.
Our annual theme, The Power of Belonging, re昀氀ects the essence of who we
are and the impact we aspire to make every day. When people feel they
belong, communities become stronger, more compassionate, and more
resilient.
Thank you for making the JCC a part of your lives and your families. Your
support helps ensure that the JCC remains a welcoming home for all who
seek connection, purpose, and community — today and for generations
to come.
B’Shalom,
Sheryl Rubin
Chair of the Board
Mark Shapiro
President & Chief Executive O昀케cer
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