Doug Cohen, a vice president of Citizens Bank, N.A. and Deputy Director of Trust Services – Clarfeld Citizens Private Wealth, has been named a 2023 Wealth Club Winner. As part of this honor, Cohen was awarded $2,500 that he is donating to Jewish Family Services. 

As part of its award program, The Wealth Club will donate $197,000 to 82 organizations on its colleagues’ behalf during 2024. 

“As a winner of this prestigious award, I was asked to name an eligible nonprofit organization to receive a charitable donation in my name,” said Cohen, who lives in Lenexa. “As explained internally, I chose Jewish Family Services to be the recipient for several reasons (including) they are a United Way organization and has been honored as a 4-star rated charity by Charity Navigator.  The various service programs they offer include Mental Health & Education, JFS Food Pantry, Older Adult Services, Kesher KC, Family Life Education, Chaplaincy, Priya, and Family Empowerment Program.  Finally, JFS has a non-discrimination policy that I believe aligns with the Citizens Credo,” Cohen said. 

“We are thrilled for Doug to receive this prestigious award,” said Debbie Bass, JFS Chief Development Officer. “The $2,500 gift will make a positive impact for individuals and families dealing with crises and everyday challenges of life. It is deeply touching that Doug has chosen JFS to be part of his special accomplishment. Mazel tov and thank you, Doug!”  

Cohen is also connected to JFS through his wife Susan, who is a JFS Food Pantry volunteer. 

Cohen’s $2,500 gift will make an impact for individuals and families that JFS helps in our community. For example, $2,500 can provide: 

• 18 hours of mental health counseling for children who have experienced trauma or have high levels of anxiety often caused by home insecurity and related problems  
• 40 grocery boxes, each containing enough food to feed a family of 4 for a week    
• 10 starter kits for recently homeless families moving into new housing (kits include dishes, pots and pans, silverware, etc.) 

 

Interested in learning more about how your donation can make a difference? Please contact the JFS Development Team at 913-730-1429 or email development@jfskc.org.