Friends Of Refugees Of Eastern Europe Inc

Community Center in Riverwoods IL serves northern suburbs with services, classes and events. Approx. 20 people attend various daily activities, 150 people come to events at least once a week, and over 800 people come to events from time to time.

Around the Year Heritage Programs ranging from simple services to elaborate holiday celebrations and attracting from 20 to 800 at a single Holiday event.

Publications (monthly Russian language newspaper & annual calendar 3000-6000 each), books and brochures

Pastoral Services - performing circumcisions, Bar/Bat Mitzvahs, weddings & funerals, counselling etc.

Education - classes for adults and seniors to teach basics of Judaism and transitioning to life in America

Cultural events, concerts, and lectures - frequent events attract up to 150 attendees

Youth programs including Sunday School

Scholarships & Grants - awarded to schools, camps and other institutions to subsidize services for needy and immigrants

Emergency Aid to Indigents

Misc. other