FAMILY OF FRIENDS
You can make a difference
Joining Heritage Pointe’s Family of Friends is a great way to meet new friends who share a common interest in helping our Residents. There are several fundraising events and activities to participate in such as movie groups, lunch groups, mah-jongg groups, bridge groups, book groups … the list is endless!
History
An Invitation to Join Family of Friends (formerly Heritage Pointe Chapters)
We know how important it is to honor our history. The very first Heritage Pointe community Chapter was founded over 30 years ago in Laguna Woods by a dynamic and dedicated woman named Sofia Hoffman, who, a few years later, became Heritage Pointe’s very first Resident! Soon after, vibrant chapters were created in south Orange County, Anaheim, Huntington Beach, north Orange County, Long Beach, Mission Viejo, and Newport Beach/Irvine. At one time, there were eight active Chapters with over 1,600 members. But we know that life runs in cycles, and there are many reasons why Chapters that flourished in past decades are no longer active in the same ways.
To again encourage the participation of as many members of our Jewish community as possible, we are pleased to share some exciting changes to the Chapters. We will now be known as the Heritage Pointe Family of Friends. This is an inclusive organization that welcomes participation not only from individuals and couples, but also families, children and community organizations.
The purpose of our reorganization is to invite everyone interested in Heritage Pointe to come together “under one tent” while still encouraging groups to continue to participate in their own long-standing and successful support efforts. North Orange County and the Newport Beach/Irvine Chapters continue to support Heritage Pointe through their own activities, and we know that friends from some of the other former Chapters will continue to sponsor special projects that support our Residents.
History
An Invitation to Join Family of Friends (formerly Heritage Pointe Chapters)
We know how important it is to honor our history. The very first Heritage Pointe community Chapter was founded over 30 years ago in Laguna Woods by a dynamic and dedicated woman named Sofia Hoffman, who, a few years later, became Heritage Pointe’s very first Resident! Soon after, vibrant chapters were created in south Orange County, Anaheim, Huntington Beach, north Orange County, Long Beach, Mission Viejo, and Newport Beach/Irvine. At one time, there were eight active Chapters with over 1,600 members. But we know that life runs in cycles, and there are many reasons why Chapters that flourished in past decades are no longer active in the same ways.
To again encourage the participation of as many members of our Jewish community as possible, we are pleased to share some exciting changes to the Chapters. We will now be known as the Heritage Pointe Family of Friends. This is an inclusive organization that welcomes participation not only from individuals and couples, but also families, children and community organizations.
The purpose of our reorganization is to invite everyone interested in Heritage Pointe to come together “under one tent” while still encouraging groups to continue to participate in their own long-standing and successful support efforts. North Orange County and the Newport Beach/Irvine Chapters continue to support Heritage Pointe through their own activities, and we know that friends from some of the other former Chapters will continue to sponsor special projects that support our Residents.
Family of Friends members will enjoy:
- Complimentary admission to all Family of Friends events at Heritage Pointe, when it is safe and allowed to do so.
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VIP Invitations to featured speakers such as Jewish community partners and events around greater Orange County.
- Recognition on Heritage Pointe website, social media and newsletters.
- Opportunities for social action, volunteering and more!
ANNUAL FAMILY OF FRIENDS DUES
Annual Family of Friends dues membership is $36 or lifetime dues would be $360. To learn how you can become a Family of Friends member, contact Beth Slavin, Director of Philanthropy, at bslavin@heritagepointe.org.
What does your $36 do? Here are some examples:
- Help shepherd a new Resident through their first week at Heritage Pointe
- Help provide a caring companion to escort a Resident to an activity.
- Help provide kosher wine and Shabbat challah on every table on Friday nights in the communal Dining Room at Heritage Pointe
ANNUAL FAMILY OF FRIENDS DUES
Annual Family of Friends dues membership is $36 or lifetime dues would be $360. To learn how you can become a Family of Friends member, contact Beth Slavin, Director of Philanthropy, at bslavin@heritagepointe.org.
What does your $36 do? Here are some examples:
- Help shepherd a new Resident through their first week at Heritage Pointe
- Help provide a caring companion to escort a Resident to an activity.
- Help provide kosher wine and Shabbat challah on every table on Friday nights in the communal Dining Room at Heritage Pointe