In 1948, during a radio teleconference with Golda Meir, Stanley made a national plea for help on behalf of the people of Israel. His devotion to our spiritual homeland never waned. In 1987, his ongoing support for the people of Or Akiva, Miami’s Project Renewal Sister City, prompted that community to rename its major street as Stanley Myers Boulevard. Today, his sprit shines through in the souls of the people of Or Akiva and his vision for a better quality of life for its residents has become reality. Stanley’s outstanding commitment to preserving a strong and dynamic Jewish community led to his involvement in many of our beneficiary agencies. He served as a trustee of Mount Sinai Medical Center, a past president of the Jewish Community Centers of South Florida, which operated under one centralized structure and president of the Jewish Welfare Bureau of Miami, precursor to Jewish Community Services. He also provided the inspiration for many to follow in his footsteps. That is why, in 1957, Federation created the Stanley C. Myers Presidents’ Leadership Award, which is presented annually to two young leaders from our Jewish community who exemplify extraordinary dedication to the Greater Miami Jewish Federation, its partner agencies and the overall Jewish community. Stanley’s children, Judy Gilbert-Gould and Kenneth Myers (of blessed memory) endowed the Award in his memory. Stanley Myers’ dedication to building community extended beyond the boundaries of Miami’s Jewish community. Myers led the Community Chest in Miami and its “Red Feather” fundraising campaign, a forerunner of the United Way. He also took leadership roles in the American Red Cross, the Dade
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