JVS Toronto congratulates Karen Goldenberg on her appointment to the Order of Ontario which honours individuals whose exceptional achievements have left a lasting legacy in the province, in Canada, and beyond.

Karen served as President & CEO of JVS Toronto from 1999 to 2011. During her 12 years of service, Karen worked tirelessly to expand our services and build bridges with new communities. With her trademark enthusiasm and energy, Karen’s contributions made JVS Toronto a leader in social and employment services.

Since her retirement, Karen has remained committed to issues close to her heart through volunteerism and community building. She continues to be a dear friend to JVS Toronto, and a generous donor through the Karen Goldenberg Legacy Fund, which helps support the Agency’s Disability Services and Jewish Community programs.

Karen has been recognized with several awards for her leadership, including the Order of Canada in 2014, and has received honorary degrees. She has dedicated her professional and volunteer life to improving the lives of so many people.

Karen is an optimist, a mentor, and an exemplary leader. All of us at JVS Toronto congratulate her on this very deserving honour.

Recognizing client success, and the contributions of volunteers and employers, has been a staple each year at JVS Toronto’s Annual General Meeting (AGM). On September 30th, JVS Toronto presented its AGM Awards to six very deserving recipients.

Avi Pollock, JVS Toronto’s incoming Board Chair, mentioned that the awards ceremony is always his favourite part of the Annual General Meeting. “Whether they are being honoured as an employer who has made a commitment to use our services, or whether they are a client or a volunteer being honoured for making that commitment to better their lives or the lives of others, every recipient has trusted JVS Toronto in our ability to help them.”

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As JVS Toronto continues to closely monitor and adhere to all Public Health advisories about COVID-19 we are taking proactive steps to minimize transmission. At this time, all JVS Toronto sites are closed for in-person services with the exception of our Psychology Division. We continue to provide all other services online and over the phone.

For the delivery of psychological services, JVS Toronto is following the Keeping Ontario Safe and Open Framework and continues to adhere to all public health recommendations for the safe, responsible and gradual reopening of our in-person programs and services. The following protocols have been put in place to ensure the health and safety of all staff and visitors:

• 1-on-1 client services will be available by appointment only.
• Clients and visitors will be asked to complete a COVID-19 screening survey online prior to their appointment. If clients and visitors answer YES to any of the COVID-19 screening questions, they will be asked to contact their JVS contact and reschedule their appointment to another day.
• Staff and appointment schedules will be staggered to limit the number of people in the building.
• Personal protective equipment (PPE) including masks and face shields must be used by staff and visitors.
• Physical distancing protocols will be enforced.
• Larger meeting rooms will be used for client appointments and the use of shared spaces will be limited.
• Plexiglass screens have been installed and in some cases offices have been reconfigured for safety.
• Enhanced cleaning and sanitization procedures will be taking place.

Underneath all these layers of change is a dedicated team of professionals committed to providing the highest quality of service in a safe, comfortable and caring environment. We look forward to serving you in person soon

If you have any questions or concerns regarding our services or safety protocols, please contact us at services@jvstoronto.org or 416-787-1151.