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July & August were months of service, connection, and community impact at JCCGCI. From supporting students heading back to school and expanding access to food, to standing with Coney Island against gun violence, honoring Holocaust Survivors, and sharing our work with City leadership, these stories reflect the many ways JCCGCI continues to strengthen communities across New York City. | | |
JCCGCI’s Holocaust Survivor Support Services has already served thousands of Holocaust survivors in 2026, providing personalized assistance designed to promote dignity, independence, connection, and well-being. Explore some of the program’s accomplishments from the first half of the year and the wide range of services helping survivors continue living life on their own terms.
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JCCGCI’s new Social Care Network: Healthy Homes program is helping eligible New Yorkers overcome food insecurity and health-related barriers by delivering free groceries, meals, cookware, and appliances directly to their homes. Discover how this new initiative is making it easier for individuals and families facing challenging circumstances to access the essentials they need to live healthier lives.
| | JCCGCI recently welcomed New York City Deputy Mayor for Health and Human Services Dr. Helen Arteaga and Senior Advisor Adrian Gonzalez to our Coney Island headquarters for an in-depth look at the organization’s citywide work. The visit brought together JCCGCI leadership and program directors to highlight the wide range of services helping New Yorkers across every stage of life. | | Following the devastating July 4th shooting that injured eight members of one family in Coney Island, JCCGCI’s Operation H.O.O.D. mobilized to support those affected and help prevent further violence. Learn how the program’s violence interrupters, outreach workers, community partners, and local leaders came together in the aftermath to stand against gun violence and support a safer Coney Island. | | For more than two decades, JCCGCI’s Health Insurance Counseling Center has provided older adults with free, independent guidance to help make Medicare easier to understand and navigate. Learn how the Center helps New Yorkers make informed decisions about their coverage while providing the trusted counseling, education, and advocacy they need along the way. | | JCCGCI was honored to celebrate beloved Holocaust Survivor David Einhorn as he reached his remarkable 100th birthday, surrounded by generations of family and loved ones just days before his passing. Look back on David’s extraordinary life of resilience, faith, service, and dedication to Holocaust education as JCCGCI remembers a cherished member of our community. | | At JCCGCI, wellness means more than meeting immediate needs, it means helping people feel supported, stable, and equipped to move forward through life’s challenges. In recognition of National Wellness Month, explore how JCCGCI’s Mental Health Services and Trauma Recovery Center are helping New Yorkers access compassionate support, address trauma, and build healthier futures. | | |
As students across New York prepare for a new school year, JCCGCI is helping young people access the academic support, enrichment, guidance, and opportunities they need to succeed. Learn how JCCGCI’s free education and youth programs support students from childhood through young adulthood, and how the community can help make another successful school year possible.
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Mark your calendars!
Join us for these exciting community events and volunteer opportunities.
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Operation H.O.O.D
Operation H.O.O.D:
Free Legal Aid Services
📅 Every Friday
⏰ 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
📍 2811 Mermaid Ave, Brooklyn
💲 Free
Free legal aid services and guidance. These weekly sessions provide community members with access to trusted legal support, helping individuals navigate challenges, understand their rights, and connect with the resources they need. Stop by to speak with the team and receive assistance in a supportive and welcoming environment.
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Nonprofit HelpDesk
Upcoming Free Discretionary Funding & General Nonprofit Workshops
📅 Various Dates throughout 2026
⏰ Various times (see description)
📍 Remote
💲 Free
THE NONPROFIT HELP DESK invites you to free online workshops for nonprofits of all sizes, that focus on key skills, operating areas, and best practices to help you work smarter. Learn from experienced professionals and gain practical tools to strengthen your organization’s impact.
Visit NPHD.org to sign up for a free upcoming workshop.
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About JCCGCI:
Jewish Community Council of Greater Coney Island (JCCGCI) is a community-based organization with a citywide scope, providing a wide-spectrum of senior citizen, career, educational, crime-reduction, mental health, community revitalization and related services benefiting all segments of the population. JCCGCI is also a technical assistance provider, offering capacity building services to nonprofits in all five boroughs through its NonProfit HelpDesk division (www.nphd.org). With 40 program sites throughout New York City staffed by almost 400 social service professionals, JCCGCI assists an average of upwards of 2,500 needy individuals and families each day.
JCCGCI’s Holocaust Survivor Support Services is one of the largest in the world, providing critical assistance to over 4,000 Holocaust Survivors annually. Services include Homecare, Transportation, Case Management, Friendly Visiting, Medicaid Appeals, Socialization, and Home Delivered Meals.
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