J Life | April-June 2019 apr-may-19-jlife | Page 4

The J is place of communal celebration in
times of joy and comfort in times of sorrow.
Sarver Charitable Foundation and Betty
Anne Sarver Family, and broad community
support, we have been able to renovate
The J is also a caring community. We take the entire tennis center and create a
great pride in providing over $800,000 in space for gathering. New programs will
scholarship funds annually. This would of course benefit J members, but we have
not be possible without the generosity of also intentionally designed programs to
donors and supporters of The Tucson J. We help teach tennis to underserved youth
believe providing opportunities for families in our community. The Tucson J is truly a
to be able to participate in Early Childhood community asset.
Education, J Care and Camp J helps ease the
burden on families that may be struggling at No one department or agency can do this
this time.
alone, to achieve real success we need to
work together within the J, in partnership
The J looks to provide intentional with the other Jewish agencies and in the
programming that benefits not only our broader community.
membership but also the entire community.
The Tucson J is truly a place for ALL.
• Our Sculpture Garden, which in many ways Generations have inherited the history of
is the center of our town square, not only The J and reshaped it in their own image.
enhances the beauty of The J, our desire is for As generations come together, we need to
the garden to be part of the public art scene, ensure the generation of today does not
a part of conversation and an inspiration for lose touch with the generation of the past.
our members and all of Tucson.
Our community is at its best when we are
working together.
• This year and for years ahead, we will
continue to grow our programming for When Jewish life transcends differences
people with disabilities. Diversity & inclusion anything is possible. At The J, we believe
are at the cornerstone of the Tucson J.
anything is possible.
• The Sarver Tennis Center is experiencing
a rebirth. With thanks to a generous
leadership gift from the Penny and Robert
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Todd Rockoff
President and CEO