About Friendship Circle
We turn strangers into friends and friends into familyOur core program pairs local teens and children with special needs for weekly visits; the basis of our genuine friendships. Through a broad range of activities and events, Friendship Circle creates an atmosphere of acceptance, recognizing that all people—regardless of the obstacles and challenges they may experience—are sacred, worthy of friendship, and have something to contribute.
Friends
Programs
Hours of Friendship
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Mission

Vision
Values
Friendship Circle is founded on the Jewish belief that each of us has a G-dly soul with a unique mission in this world. We all have inherent value and are worthy of love, respect, and opportunities to connect.
Focus
OUR TEAM

Rabbi Bentzion Groner
Visionary
You don’t get more passionate than this guy. He’s got BIG ideas and he can’t get enough of what happens at Friendship Circle. Always with his camera and phone, Bentzion will share just about anything on social media. Be sure to “LIKE” his posts or he might not be your friend anymore! Kidding of course! Bentzion is also our FUNraiser and Executive Director.

Rochel Groner
Pursuer of Excellence
Whatever she’s up to, Rochel does her best to ensure that each Friendship Circle experience is as amazing as our Friends. Rochel oversees programming and is Director of Friendship Circle.

Sue Schreiber
Chief Friend Introducer
A listening ear, a loving heart, a little biased about her adorable grandkids. Meet Ms. Sue. She loves nature and hiking and she’s lots of fun to hang out with.
Ms. Sue has a Master’s Degree in Early Childhood Education and Teaching and has worked as a Child Development Specialist for differently-abled children ranging from preschool – 8th grade.

Sarah Howe
Director of Fun
Everyone likes to have fun, but that’s actually Ms. Sarah’s job! She’s in charge of making sure all our Friends have a great time when they come together for Friendship Circle programs.
Fun Fact: Ms. Sarah…

Mendel Cohen
Teen Impact Igniter
LEADERSHIP ADVISORY TEAM
Tonya Jesso
David Lieberman
Amy Marx
Eddie Perez
Randy Sperling
Patricia Stern
Michelle Yoder