Join us for our fifth annual In-Ovation Fundraiser on April 10, 2024. Read here for more information.

Support us

Foundation

The Jewish Home and Care Center Foundation, a not-for-profit 501(c)(3), proudly supports the mission of Ovation Communities by providing a safe, secure, and beautiful Jewish home, while also adding life enriching care, services, and programs that are vital to enhancing the lives of Ovation Jewish Home, Chai Point, and Kavod Terrace residents, as well as the community.

Upcoming Events & Announcements

October Moments

Join us for an autumn-inspired art exhibit by Israeli artist, Sheila Bitan. 100% of proceeds will be donated to the Jewish Home and Care Center Foundation.

Wednesday, March 20th, 2024

Fifth Annual In-Ovation Fundraiser

Join us for the Jewish Home and Care Center Foundation’s biggest fundraising event of the year. This event is an opportunity for the community to join together, connect and celebrate accomplishments.

Dedicate a Mezuzah

Connect to your loved one, friend, or community by dedicating a Mezuzah to a Kavod Terrace resident today.

Celebrating Life

Your support enables us to give life to our residents in so many ways. We are able to care residents who no longer have the funds to pay for their care, while also celebrating life through our programs and activities and educating residents and the community.

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Volunteer

Volunteers play a vital role at Ovation Communities. No matter what your interests, skills and how much time you can give, Ovation Communities has a rewarding volunteer opportunity for you. Join our great community of volunteers to help uplift the lives of the residents at Ovation Communities.

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Be the Difference

A donation to the Jewish Home and Care Center Foundation is an investment in our community; make an impact by donating today.

Join one of our giving societies, establish or contribute to one of the many named endowment funds, or make a donation in a loved one’s honor.

Add Years to Life

Your donation enriches the lives of our residents in many ways.

We are able to care for residents who no longer have the funds to pay for their care, while also celebrating life through our programs and activities and educating residents and the community.

Enriching events and activities are paramount in providing the best quality of life for residents. Generous gifts received through the Foundation helps sustain programs that are vital to enhancing the lives of residents.

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A resident enthusiastically waving

You give, we impact

Why Support Us

Your generous support helps us sustain our mission of providing a safe, secure, and beautiful Jewish home while also bringing quality programs and activities to residents, patients, and program participants that are so vital in enhancing their lives. These gifts also help to ensure that despite an ever-challenging healthcare environment, we can continue to take care of our residents, for this generation, and the next. 

  • Adding life to years: Staff and volunteers make a positive difference in the lives of our residents by living out our mission. Volunteers range in age from 12 to more than 100s. We are always appreciative of volunteer help. You can make a difference.
  • Innovation: A partnership with the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee College of Nursing, enables Ovation Communities to improve healthcare outcomes and quality of life for seniors in our community and worldwide, by teaching students, conducting research, and producing studies. 
  • Intergenerational Programs: Intergenerational programs foster relationships between residents and younger generations. Whether participating in a B’nai Mitzvah project, joining our award winning Teen Ovation Board, or becoming involved with our NextGen Ovation young professionals program the goal is to grow future leaders while building a better community for our residents and Milwaukee. 

So Many Ways to Leave a Lasting Impression!

You have more ways than ever to create a meaningful legacy with Ovation Communities through the Jewish Home and Care Center Foundation. Take a look at this list of possibilities and consult with your financial advisor. We are happy to answer any question you may have about any of these strategies:

Make a donation online or by Mail

Your donation helps support the operations and daily programs and activities of the residents at Ovation Communities.

In-kind Donation

A donation of goods and services including art, medical supplies, furniture, books, and more.

Naming and Endowment Opportunities

Honor or remember a loved one by endowing a department, sponsoring a program, purchasing a plaque, and others.

Other Ways to Give

  • Membership Opportunities 
  • Planned Giving
  • Recurring Monthly Donations
  • IRA Charitable Rollover
  • Gifts of Appreciated Stock
  • Volunteer
  • Matching Gifts
  • Donor Advised Funds
  • A Simple Will or Trust Bequest
  • A Life Insurance Policy
  • Larger Donations Given in Multiyear Commitments

For more information, contact Tanya Leora Mazor, Foundation President at 414-721-9260 or [email protected]

Research & Innovation

We are honoring our past by researching our future by investigating issues with elder care that nobody else is. Our partnership with University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee has allowed for the advancement of nursing science that improves the health and health outcomes for Jewish Home residents, but ultimately influences care of seniors both nationally and internationally.

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Teens and resident of teen ovation program wearing matching shirts

Ovation Communities

Intergenerational Programs 

Bringing younger generations together with our seniors forms mutually beneficial relationships that inspire growth, understanding, and fun. Our B’nai Mitzvah Projects and intergenerational boards help discover the treasures of older generations. By fostering a shared culture of values, beliefs, and goals, we aim to encourage productive and positive engagement. 

We can’t wait to have you

Get Involved

Nurturing and cultivating relationships, we provide a communal space for generations to gather, share time, share meaningful moments, and discover the treasures of older generations. No matter what your skills or talents are or how much time you have to share, we will find a rewarding volunteer opportunity for you.  

Your donations make a difference

Donate

Ovation Communities provide the Jewish Community with services that enable our older adults to be part of a quality Jewish living environment with comfort, meaning, independence, and dignity. Your support allows us to provide Enriching events and activities, as well as resident care not covered by traditional payor sources.