We’re thrilled to share exciting news about our reimagined spring fundraiser, Gather & Give—designed to be more inclusive and impactful. Inspired by feedback from our community, we’ve transformed our traditional auction and gala into an event that is reflected in its name: a chance to gather in celebration and give in support of our learners and the future of JDS. This refreshed event will bring families, friends, and the greater Jewish community together for an evening of connection, generosity, and joy. 

What to Expect
From start to finish, Gather & Give will be an engaging, meaningful, and fun-filled evening.

• Cocktail Hour (4:30): Enjoy an open bar, delicious passed appetizers, fun walk-up games with Reality Break Escapes, live music from the Alex Chadsey Trio, student art projects, an exciting photo booth, and the opportunity to make connections with our amazing community!
• Dinner & Program (5:45): Enjoy a family-style kosher meal prepared by our Vaad-certified caterer. Our refreshed program will spotlight our mission, share powerful stories, and feature a special community paddle raise inviting everyone to support JDS!
• After-Party: Keep the celebration going with more opportunities to mix and mingle! 

While we’ve streamlined the live auction portion of the program to allow more time for community-building, you can still enjoy your favorite fundraising activities, including raffles, games, art projects, and dessert dash. Giving for the evening will conclude with a community paddle raise inviting everyone to support JDS. Our goal is to entirely cover the cost of the event through ticket sales and sponsorships so that every dollar raised goes directly to supporting our learners and JDS. Gifts of all sizes are meaningful!

We can’t wait to see you there as we gather and give to make a difference!