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Jewish Family Services, Inc. hosted the Grand Opening Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for Harry and Jeanette Weinberg Residences at Woodale Crossing Supportive Housing Community
Brown Deer, Wis., July 24, 2025 – Jewish Family Services, Inc. hosted a Grand Opening Ribbon Cutting ceremony for the Harry and Jeanette Weinberg Residences at Woodale Crossing Supportive Housing Community, a 56-unit affordable and supportive senior housing residence located in Brown Deer, with 25% of units dedicated to people with a disability who are at risk for housing insecurity, on Thursday, July 24, 2025, from 3:30 to 6:30 p.m.
Events:
• 3:30pm–4:30pm — VIP Reception, Tours, Milwaukee Youth Symphony Orchestra String Quartet, Tree Dedication for Scott Luber, former JFS Board Chair and longtime Board Member and friend to JFS
• 4:30pm–5:00pm — Reception, Tours, Live Band – the Tavern Pedalers, Plein Air Artist Jenny Anderson
• 5:00pm–5:40pm — Speakers
• 5:45pm–6:00pm — Woodale Crossing Ribbon Cutting and Photography
• 6:00pm–6:30pm — Reception with Light Refreshments
Speakers Included:
• 5:00 pm — Interim JFS President and CEO, Dan Fleischman
• 5:05 pm — WHEDA President and CEO, Elmer Moore, Jr.
• 5:10 pm — Governor Tony Evers
• 5:20 pm — Milwaukee County Executive, David Crowley
• 5:25 pm — Milwaukee County DHHS Director, Shakita LaGrant-McClain
• 5:30 pm — Bader Philanthropies President and CEO, Dan Bader
The Harry and Jeanette Weinberg Residences at Woodale Crossing will provide 56 affordable units for seniors, with 25% of the units reserved for seniors with disabilities who have experienced housing instability. Residents will have access to on-site supportive services including socialization and skill-based programming, social services, and independent living support.
“Affordable housing remains inaccessible to many of my constituents and Americans nationwide. I am thankful to the leaders and partners who made these important investments and helped respond to a critical need in our community. These new residences will give more seniors and people with disabilities in Brown Deer the stability and security of a high-quality, affordable home,” said Rep. Gwen Moore (WI 4).
JFS led the development with support from financial partners and community stakeholders. Partners included FHLBank Chicago’s Affordable Housing Program (AHP,CIBC, the Wisconsin Housing and Economic Development Authority (WHEDA), National Equity Fund, the Harry and Jeanette Weinberg Foundation, Otto Bremer Trust, Milwaukee County, Bader Philanthropies, the Stackner Foundation, and others.
“Woodale Crossing was designed to support residents in living independently while having access to services that help them thrive,” said Daniel Fleischman, Interim President and CEO of JFS, and Vice President of Housing and Residential Services. “This community reflects our belief that stability, respect, and access to care should be part of every housing solution.”
When residents are fully moved in, the JFS Campus will provide affordable housing and supportive services for over 425 residents across five housing developments on its campus.
Special thanks to our Ribbon Cutting Event sponsors, whose generosity will fund the supportive services provided 365 days a year by JFS: Idy Goodman, Rick and Roberta London; Paul and Susan Bernstein, Federal Home Loan Bank of Chicago, Bob Habush, Sidney Kohl Family Foundation, Private Partners, von Briesen & Roper, s.c.; Greenfire Management Services, Sylvan and Kippy Leabman, Steven and Wendy Lewensohn, CIBC; Cross Management, Inc., Mark and Jill Goldstein, Husch Blackwell, LLC, JLA Architects, MCR Services, LLC, Stuart Mukamal, David and Abbie Nash, Howard and Jacque Sosoff, Tobin Solutions, Sam and Olga Vaynshtok; Robyn Glick Jensen, Mark Laux and Wendy Jabas, Scott Luber (of blessed memory), Michael Moon, R&R Insurance Services, Tom and Andrea Rabenn, Pat Rieselbach, Amy Shapiro and Robert and Cindy Shwab.
Woodale Crossing is located at 4110 W. Woodale Ave., Brown Deer, WI. For additional information about JFS, Inc., please contact Jenny Heyden, 414-225-1345, jheyden@jfsmilw.org.
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About JFS, Inc. and JFS Housing
In 2009, Jewish Family Services, Inc. took action to address the urgent community need for safe and affordable housing options for individuals with disabilities, seniors, and low-income families. This vision led to the formation of JFS Housing, Inc., a subsidiary of Jewish Family Services, Inc., and the development of Deerwood Crossing Senior Residences fifteen years ago, and Bradley Crossing and The Harry and Jeanette Weinberg Residences at Bradley Crossing Supportive Housing Community ten years ago—a model integrated residential setting located at the intersection of Sherman Boulevard and Bradley Road in the village of Brown Deer, WI.
About Jewish Family Services (JFS)
For 158 years, Jewish Family Services (JFS) has provided critical support services to thousands of individuals, families, and children in the greater Milwaukee area. JFS offers quality community-based programs that improve the health, personal well-being, and levels of independence of persons with intellectual and developmental disabilities, physical disabilities, age-related disabilities, chronic mental health issues, and families with low household incomes. JFS’ services are not exclusive to the Jewish community; individuals representing all religions, races, and ethnicities are eligible to participate. Our geographic service areas include Milwaukee, Ozaukee, Waukesha, and Washington counties, with the vast majority of individuals residing in the city of Milwaukee. Our commitment to partnerships, innovative programming, and excellence ensures a positive impact in the lives of individuals and families across our communities.
