JCYS 2016 Annual Gala

Michael Karmin, Wealth Advisor at Strategic Wealth Partners, co-chaired the Jewish Council for Youth Services (JCYS) 2016 Annual Gala. As co-chair, Michael led a fundraising effort to support JCYS scholarships, and gave a welcome speech at the event.

This year’s Gala honored the Solomon Family, who has had a great involvement in the growth and success of JCYS through the last 40 years. Read more about The Solomon Family or view the 2016 Gala Event Book.

JCYS is a not-for-profit organization that provides educational, recreational, and leadership programs for Chicagoland’s children and develops the next generation of Jewish civic leaders.

Pictured from left to right:
John Thomason – Executive Director JCYS
Adam Tarantur – President, JCYS Board of Directors
David Solomon – 2016 JCYS Gala Honoree
Stefanie Wolfson – 2016 Gala co-chair
Michael Karmin – 2016 Gala co-chair

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