there. We started getting involved in Federation and in 1991, Steve and I participated in the Mega Mission II; we were on the south Dade bus, #16. It was through this experience we cemented life-long relationships and saw, firsthand, the impact of our annual gifts. Steve and I have always felt blessed in our life and felt strongly about the importance of giving back to our community. For our 20th wedding anniversary, Steve wanted to get me something really special and the most special thing I could think of is that he make me a Lion of Judah. And he did, happily. Although he jokes that it was probably the most expensive gift he has ever given me – the gift that keeps on giving. When I turned 60, Steve again asked me how I would like to commemorate this special birthday. And, after giving it serious thought, I told him that I wanted to endow my Lion. And he did, proudly. In 2014, Steve and I established the Foldes Family Philanthropic Foundation through the Greater Miami Jewish Federation. It was always a life-long dream of mine to do this and involve my children, and one day my grandchildren, in charitable giving. For me, family is the most important thing. Eating together every night as a family, was a high priority. Through Temple Beth Am, we would volunteer together during Mitzvah Day, by delivering meals to the homebound elderly and feeding the homeless. My family also supported me in the hands-on work I was doing as a social worker, child rights advocate and Guardian Ad Litem, volunteering for organizations that assist children in need: the
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