Publicists at South Florida public relations firm Boardroom Communications always look forward to the holiday season and all the joy it brings.

But Julie Talenfeld, president of the South Florida-based public relations firm, says she recognizes that not everyone is fortunate to experience holiday cheer – or even basic necessities like food, shelter and clothing.

This year Boardroom Communications will continue its annual tradition of sponsoring JAFCO’s (Jewish Adoption and Foster Care Options) Hanukkah party on December 16.

This will allow dozens of foster children who live in the residences in the Sunrise Village and out in the community to celebrate the holiday and enjoy its many traditions.

“When I think of the miracle of Hanukkah I believe an even greater miracle occurs when JAFCO’s wonderful staff and supporters do their part to make a big difference in these children’s lives,” said Talenfeld, whose public relations agency has a specialty in representing and providing services to non-profit organizations such as JAFCO.

“As a young child, Hanukkah was my favorite part of the winter holiday season. My family always had a huge party every year with all of our relatives and friends, and today my husband Howard and I continue this tradition in our own home for our children, family and friends to enjoy.”

The annual party for the children and families of JAFCO will be held on December 16 and featured dreidels, traditional jelly doughnuts and even snow, said JAFCO Executive Director Sarah Franco.

“We are so happy to have the opportunity to deliver the children and families of JAFCO their own festive celebration,” said Talenfeld, whose family has sponsored the event for several years.  ”We hope the kids at JAFCO will always be as excited about Hanukkah as our children are – and that they will have fond memories of the Jewish traditions that go with it.  If anyone deserves the fun and magic of the holidays – it’s these children.”

JAFCO (Jewish Adoption and Foster Care Options, Inc.) is a non-profit charitable organization (licensed by DCF), which cares for abused, neglected, homeless and at-risk children in Miami-Dade, Broward and Palm Beach counties. JAFCO programs provide a full continuum of care to over 350 children including foster care and adoption, family preservation, group homes, emergency shelter, independent living and mentoring. The JAFCO Children’s Village is a beautiful 5.6-acre residential facility including a 24-hour emergency children’s shelter and six group homes that provide a safe and loving home for up to 52 children from newborns up to 21 years of age. For more information about JAFCO visit http://www.jafco.org, or call Rana Bell at 954-749-7230 ext.123 or email rana@jafco.org.