![Nancy Shevell at the Jewish Board of Family and Children's Services 2019 Spring Benefit at The Plaza Hotel on June 04, 2019 in New York City where she was honored as a volunteer. She joined The Jewish Board in 2013 after visiting their Kaplan House that focus on adolescent foster care men to cope from trauma and prepare for adulthood. Nancy regularly hosted dinners and events for Kaplan House, talking and giving the boys encouragement. From the time you told me to stay in school, stay out of trouble, and you’d always be watching, I knew you cared. I wish there were more people like you in this world.” -Jafu (2019)]( "Nancy Shevell at the Jewish Board of Family and Children's Services 2019 Spring Benefit at The Plaza Hotel on June 04, 2019 in New York City where she was honored as a volunteer. She joined The Jewish Board in 2013 after visiting their Kaplan House that focus on adolescent foster care men to cope from trauma and prepare for adulthood. Nancy regularly hosted dinners and events for Kaplan House, talking and giving the boys encouragement. From the time you told me to stay in school, stay out of trouble, and you’d always be watching, I knew you cared. I wish there were more people like you in this world.” -Jafu (2019)")
Nancy Shevell at the Jewish Board of Family and Children's Services 2019 Spring Benefit at The Plaza Hotel on June 04, 2019 in New York City where she was honored as a volunteer. She joined The Jewish Board in 2013 after visiting their Kaplan House that focus on adolescent foster care men to cope from trauma and prepare for adulthood. Nancy regularly hosted dinners and events for Kaplan House, talking and giving the boys encouragement. "From the time you told me to stay in school, stay out of trouble, and you’d always be watching, I knew you cared. I wish there were more people like you in this world.” -Jafu (2019)
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“I’m always struck by the love that the boys have for the Kaplan House staff, and it feels like the love that they would’ve had saved up for a family member, but the staff becomes their family. When you peel away the layers of challenges that these young men face, in their education, a health issue, trying to find a job … they do not have a safety net. When I walk out the door of the Kaplan House, each time it is bittersweet, because I think of my own son and how he was raised. As a volunteer, I hope to spread a bit of love and support to these boys, and show my gratitude to this great organization.” -Nancy (2019)
