Joanne Posner's Birthday

August 21st is the 75th birthday of our beloved namesake and biggest supporter, Joanne Posner-Mayer!  Joanne was integral in the founding of the Posner Center in 2013. Her father owned and operated Franklin Hardware from 1958 to 1973, only a few blocks away from Posner, and Joanne felt a strong pull to give back to the neighborhood that was so important for her parents. Thus the building was named in honor of her parents, Jerry and Hanna Posner, and our community was born. In the 12 years since its inception, Joanne has been an unwavering source of support for the community, and continues to be to this day. Thank you for your incredible support Joanne, and happy birthday!

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