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Welcome to COJO Flatbush’s

46th Annual Legislative Community Breakfast

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Breakfast Committee

Chair

Larry Spiewak

Vice-Chairs
Ari Baum
Gil Cygler
Leon Goldenberg

  • SUNDAY · MAY· 4 · 2025

6 Iyar 5785

9:15 A.M.

  • Kol Yaakov Hall​

1703 McDonald Avenue Brooklyn, New York
 (Corner of Avenue O) Valet Parking Available

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Couvert: $75*
Table of Twelve: $900

Our Mission

COJO Flatbush’s mission is to preserve and strengthen the quality of life of families in our community. Our mandate is to provide comprehensive programing that assists the less fortunate in meeting their daily needs for food, sustenance, housing, health care, social support and financial security

OUR HISTORY

COJO Flatbush was established 46 years ago as a multi-faceted, non-sectarian, non-profit social service agency ready to respond to the concerns and needs of our community

HOW WE ARE DOING

This year alone over 26,000 clients have received over 60,000 services through COJO Flatbush programs.

HOW WE DO IT

COJO Flatbush works together with a multitude of ethnic and cultural communities in addressing common concerns. We have strong linkages with legislative offices, government and community agencies, and the public at large, which assist us in reaching our goals.

YOU make “Help Starts Here” possible!

Our Services

ADULT EDUCATION

BENEFITS AND ENTITLEMENTS

CAREER PREPARATION

HOUSING ADVOCACY

DOMESTIC VIOLENCE SERVICES

EMPLOYMENT CENTER

FINANCIAL SERVICES

HEALTH INSURANCE

IMMIGRATION LAW CENTER

SENIOR PROGRAMS

TAX PREPARATION CENTER

YOUTH DEVELOPMENT

Our Leadership

President

Moshe Zakheim

CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD

Larry Spiewak

FIRST VICE PRESIDENT

Leon Goldenberg

VICE PRESIDENTS

Fraidy Nachman, Esq.
Lynn Posner

SECRETARY

Milton Farkas

TREASURER

Ari Baum

CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

Louis P Welz

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Gil Cygler
David Heskiel
Douglas Jablon
Dr. Hindie M. Klein
Louis Krawiecz
Rubin Margules
Meyer Silber, Esq.
Mendy Sokol

PAST PRESIDENTS

Matthew J. Maryles
The Honorable Noach Dear z”l
The Honorable Charles Posner z”l
Morton Pupko z"l
Israel Goldberg, Esq.
Asher Klein

The Honorees

THE HONORABLE

Laura Gillen

US Representative (NY - 4th District)

DISTINGUISHED STATESMANSHIP AWARD

THE HONORABLE

Jessica Scarcella-Spanton

New York State Senator (23rd District)

DISTINGUISHED LEGISLATOR AWARD

THE HONORABLE

Lester Chang

New York State Assemblymember (49th District)

DISTINGUISHED LEADERSHIP AWARD

THE HONORABLE

Mercedes Narcisse

New York City Councilmember (46th District)

COUNCILMEMBER OF DISTINCTION AWARD

THE HONORABLE

Ofir Akunis

Consul General of Israel in New York

Distinguished Public Leadership Award

Steven H Rudolph, MD

Director of Neurology and Stroke Center

DISTINGUISHED MEDICAL ROFEH AWARD

Mr. RONI SHOYFER

First Vice President, Divisional Head Manhattan/Brooklyn, Valley Bank

EXCELLENCE IN BANKING AWARD

Mr. Michael Cohen

Founder

DISTINGUISHED CHESED AWARD

Mr. Dovid Shakovitsky

Devoted COJO Volunteer

VOLUNTEER OF THE YEAR AWARD

COJO Flatbush’s mission is to preserve and strengthen the quality of life of families in our community. Our mandate is to provide comprehensive programming that assists the less fortunate in meeting their daily needs for food, sustenance, housing, health care, social support and financial security.

1523 Avenue M, 3rd Floor
Brooklyn, NY 11230
718-377-2900
www.cojoflatbush.org

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