The Stayton at Museum Way resident Marcia Kurtz was recently awarded one of the highest honors from the Jewish Federation of Tarrant County. Kurtz received The Manny & Roz Rosenthal Spirit of Federation Award during a prestigious banquet ceremony held at the Kimbell Art Museum. The award is given to Tarrant County residents in recognition of their dedication and selfless service over the years. Kurtz, who is described by the Jewish Federation of Tarrant County as a tireless volunteer, has lead hundreds of fundraising projects for nearly 50 years in the Fort Worth area.
“I feel overwhelmed and honored to receive this distinguished award,” said Kurtz. “I have thoroughly enjoyed every moment over the last 50 years helping raise money for organizations in my community which are dear to my heart. I was fortunate enough to stay home and raise my children, giving me the special opportunity to volunteer and meet residents within the Fort Worth community who were doing wonderful things through their dedication to philanthropy.”
The Manny & Roz Rosenthal Spirit of Federation award was established on April 7, 2016 to recognize and honor the devotion and investment made by the Rosenthal family to ensure the future of the Tarrant County Jewish community. For decades, Kurtz has led, created, given her time and energy, and has made significant contributions for the well-being of Tarrant County’s local and global Jewish community. Kurtz truly embodies the generosity, kindness, and dedication this award represents. Kurtz is an amazing example of The Stayton at Museum Way’s Masterpiece Living® philosophy, which serves as the retirement community’s foundation. The philosophy embraces a wellness-minded attitude that encourages learning which focuses on an individual’s key development areas – physical, mental, social and spiritual.
“Marcia Kurtz is humble, well-loved, respected and admired not only within the Jewish community in Tarrant County, but also here at The Stayton,” said Melissa Heiss, director of sales and marketing at The Stayton at Museum Way. “She spends an enormous part of her life giving back to the Jewish community by spearheading fundraising campaigns that have truly made a difference in Tarrant County. The Stayton community feels very fortunate to have the opportunity to say we personally know such a selfless, tireless volunteer.”