Vivian Singer isn’t afraid of hard work—or of giving back. That’s probably why she chose to go into social work. After graduating from Columbia University School of Social Work in the early 1970’s, she worked for a short time at Hadassah Medical Organization (HMO), where she was the first American social work volunteer.
“I made home visits,” Vivian recalls. “Families in Israel looked out for each other. I wanted to go back and help in Israel.” Instead, Vivian ended up working at a New York hospital—for 41 years.
Still, Vivian remained active in Hadassah. She returns to Israel often, supporting social workers on the ground at HMO. A former Hadassah chapter president, she’s given her time and resources both here and in Israel, and created a charitable gift annuity six years ago. This popular gift provides benefits to her and Hadassah. She receives regular, fixed payments now and Hadassah will receive what remains after her lifetime. She has also included a generous gift to the social work school at HMO in her estate plan.
The Brooklyn resident is now retired, but she continues to work for the causes she cares about. “I love to go to work!” she marvels. “What can I tell you?”
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