As we approach another important election, Keshet is empowering adults across its programs to understand and engage in the voting process.
Jennifer Phillips’ remarks from Keshet’s Groundbreaking on the Kersten Campus and Justin Coe Center.
For National Disability Employment Awareness Month, we invited Keshet adults to share their jobs and volunteer experiences. Over 15 people were excited to contribute, and their testimonials highlight the various ways that their work has empowered them and the world around them.
This school year, Keshet High School introduced a block schedule mainstream high schools. This innovative approach promotes greater independence that will allow students to thrive both in and out of the classroom.
Ashley Schroeder, DSP at Keshet’s adult day program, GADOL, highlights the essential role of one-on-one support in enhancing the independence and growth of our team members. This personalized approach is key to meeting individual needs, helping them achieve goals and contribute to meaningful days.
As the new school year begins, Keshet speech-language pathologist Lexy Abbinanti shares essential tips for parents and educators to help AAC (augmentative and alternative communication) users thrive in the classroom and beyond.
Since relocating to Highland Park, Keshet has built new partnerships that support our community, most recently collaborating with PORCH. This mutually beneficial partnership provides PORCH with free access to a vacant space on Keshet’s campus, where GADOL team members assist in their work, contributing to a larger community mission.
For many summers, Avodah, Keshet’s vocational program at JCC Camp Chi, has partnered with Habitat for Humanity of Wisconsin River Area, fostering an interest in construction and giving back. This summer, Avodah participants Cathy and Justin took on the role of journalists to write about their experiences with Habitat.
What do Taylor Swift, little words, vocational training and summer camp have in common? At first glance, not a whole lot, but, for Avodah, Keshet’s vocational program at JCC Camp Chi, they form the heart of a summer microbusiness involving friendship bracelets.
As summer ends and school starts, students may struggle to shift from a relaxed camp routine to the structure and new routine of the school year. Keshet social worker Jessie Draper offers five tips to help your child adjust from camp to school.
When Royce was nervous about her first day of choir practice, Jess noticed and gestured to Royce to follow her. Royce did and sat next to Jess, not just on day one, but every day of practice for the whole season. Even with communication differences, they understood each other to form a special bond.
We’re thrilled to announce two new additions to Keshet’s Board of Directors. We look forward to the ways Steven and Scott will support Keshet’s growth in the coming year.
Writing letters home is a big part of overnight camp, but not all campers can easily draft a traditional letter. This summer, Keshet introduced visual letters with pictures, making it easier for everyone to share their overnight camp adventures. Just a few weeks into the summer, we are already seeing how these letters are connecting campers to families and families to the camp experience.
