Julie Morris Memorial Benefit Brunch 2025
Sunday, May 18, 2025 — 10-11:30 a.m.
Hemmingson Center Ballroom, Gonzaga University
702 E Desmet Ave, Spokane, WA 99202
Suggested donation: $80/person
(or $40/person for lower income)
Faith Hayflich and Marti Martin will receive the Julie Morris Outstanding Service Award.
This year’s Julie Morris Memorial Benefit Brunch will support the compassionate, effective service that Spokane Area Jewish Family Services delivers to individuals and families in need. Local seniors experience vital socialization at our monthly JFS Luncheons. Seniors and clients with disabilities use our transportation assistance program to get rides to medical appointments. Low-income households breathe a sigh of relief upon receiving rent or utility assistance. Members of our peer-led caregivers support group share the joys and help each other through the challenges of providing care to a loved one. SAJFS helps people of diverse backgrounds based on Jewish values: the inherent worth of every person, the practice of treating others with kindness, and the importance of connection to community.
We’re grateful to partner with you in meeting fundamental human needs with dignity and offering vibrant, meaningful cultural programs. Here’s just some of what SAJFS achieved in 2024 thanks to donor support:
- more than 3,000 incidents of service to seniors, low-income households, and clients with disabilities
- nearly 500 unique households served
- a Jewish film festival that attracted more than 500 people
- JFS Luncheons that more than 330 people attended
- the delivery of more than 1,500 Jewish children’s books from PJ Library to families raising kids Jewish
We couldn’t do any of this crucial work without your contributions.
We know you believe in our mission of service and our commitment to helping people help themselves. Please join us at Gonzaga University’s Hemmingson Center Ballroom (702 E. Desmet Ave.) at 10 a.m. on Sunday, May 18, for a Benefit Brunch to remember. We’ll honor Marti Martin and Faith Hayflich with the Julie Morris Outstanding Service Award; the event will also feature a musical performance by a Lilac City Voices barbershop quartet. You won’t want to miss it!
To learn more about the brunch, contact us at (509) 413-8254 or director@sajfs.org. To RSVP or become an event sponsor, fill out our online form, from which you can also donate securely. We can’t wait to see you!
We are grateful for the support of our
event sponsors and donors!
Diamond Sponsor
Anonymous
Platinum Sponsor
Charlie Boettcher
I’m so proud that you take productive action on what you care about, Faith. Congratulations!
Gold Sponsors
Joani & Jeff
In memory of our beloved Julie
Scott and Jen Morris
in honor of Faith Hayflich and Marti Martin
Roslyn Schindler
In memory of Julie Morris and in honor of the 2025 awardees, Faith Hayflich and Marti Martin … and in celebration of SAJFS and its director, Neal Schindler … May JFS go from strength to strength in the years ahead!
Silver Sponsors
Steve and Louise Berde
Faith and Marti, two incredible, strong, and talented women: Thank you for all you do for our community every day.
Carla Peperzak
Roy and Judy Glickman
Gerry Huppin
in memory of Julie Morris
Murray and Leslie Huppin
Marti Martin and Faith Hayflich – Congratulations! We appreciate all the ways you have contributed to our Jewish community.
Mick and Lyn Soss
in memory of Julie Brenner Morris
Bronze Sponsors
Drs. Bill and Berdine Bender
In honor of Marti Martin and Faith Hayflich, two incredible people who give so much to so many. Yasher koach!
Miriam Berkman, PhD
Faith and Marti: Thank you for your community service and your friendship.
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints of the Inland Northwest
Carl and Dennie Crowe
In honor of our beloved Bubbie Julie
Kathy Golden
Dear Marti: Your unwavering dedication to SAJFS is truly remarkable! Since its inception over 25 years ago, your steadfast support has remained constant. This honor is richly deserved, as your commitment to the Jewish community and beyond serves as a shining example to all who know and cherish you.
Diana Koorkanian-Sauders and Dr. Rob Sauders
Faith and Marti – thank you so much for all you do for our community!
Marti Martin
To Dennis, Lauren, Daniella, Joe, Milly and Zoe. You are the joy in my life. To all my friends who have supported me through this crazy journey called life. You know who you are. Thanks.
Drs. Mary Noble and Hershel Zellman
Yasher koach to Marti and Faith for their unwavering support of SAJFS for so many years!
Elena Schlotfeldt
Annette Silver
For old friends, gone but not forgotten
Mary Walker
Larry and Ellee Weiser
Dr. Curt and Nancy Wickre
Dear Marti: Thanks for all of your hard work and dedication! This acknowledgement is well deserved!
Additional Donors
Jack and Nancy Abel
in honor of our new granddaughter, Galilea Corrine Abel, and her parents, Jonathan and Carla Abel
Karen Albert
Mazel tov to two very deserving women.
Dr. Carl and Mrs. Lynne Baum
Dr. Barbara Baumgarten
in memory of Deborah Ann Press
David Behar
With gratitude to SAJFS Director Neal Schindler
Shelley Bensussen
in memory of Marion Rothstein
Don and Joan Berkowitz
Faith, Congregation Emanu-el would not exist if it weren’t for your attentiveness to details, organizational expertise, and ongoing support! I cannot thank you enough for your leadership and guidance through the entire process. You are an amazing human being who deserves all of the wonderful things life has to offer. I feel fortunate to know you.
Carmela Conroy
Adira Cronk-Jones
Mazal Tov, Marti and Faith! Our community is made better by leaders like you.
Leila Dompier
Joan Donen
In honor of my loving husband Jerry Donen
Kris Fisher
Gander & Ryegrass
Drs. Bob and Meryl Gersh
Deep appreciation to Marti Martin and Faith Hayflich — exceptional volunteers and remarkable members of our community.
Tony Giangreco
Shirley Grossman
in honor of Faith Hayflich and Marti Martin
Mark Hand and Carl Shepherd
Arryn Hawthorne
in honor of Marti Martin
Geri Horwich
David Kaplan
in memory of Big Sam, Little Sam and Eugene Huppin
Dr. Steve and Sandy Kernerman
Dr. Ron and Faye Klein
Evert and Betty Kooy
Gary and Christine Leva
Rabbi Tamar Malino
Sara Marks
Dr. Harvey and Susan Meier
Tom and Ellen Miller
Karen November
Doris Patriquin-King
Aubra Pollack
Maggie Reisenauer
Marti, you have the best heart!
Clint and Linda Rogel
Al and Suzanne Rubens
Lois Rubens
Muriel Rubens
in honor of Marti Martin
Jeff Saul
I knew Julie since 1976 — she was the right person. Yisgadal et al.
Renée and Martin Schneider
Thank you, Marti and Faith, for all your hard work and time spent helping others in our community!
Dale Severance
Marti, you are an inspiration. Faith, your service and your vision enrich our whole community. Thank you!
Mark and Sue Silver
in memory of Julie Morris
Drs. Steve and Pam Silverstein
Congratulations to Marti and Faith! Thanks for all the contributions you have made to our community.
Judy Silverstein
Marti and Faith: Thank you for being so welcoming! You are both inspirational in all you do for our community and the community at large.
Randi Sokoloff
In memory of Dr. Murray Sokoloff, who benefited from the loving support of SAJFS.
Spokane Symphony
Lina Swain
Marti Martin is amazing!
Nancie Swain
Tom and Betsy Swanson
Holly Thompson Duffy
In honor of Marti Martin and Faith Hayflich, thank you for all you’ve done and continue to do!
Trader Joe’s
Lenya Treewater
Louis and Anne Vogel
Mary Walker
Susan Windham
Wonders of the World
Drs. Art Zack and Nan Smith
Thank you, Faith and Marti, for all you do for the Spokane community!
Rachel Zack