MORE THAN COVERAGE: HOW JCCGCI’S HEALTH INSURANCE COUNSELING CENTER HELPS NEW YORKERS NAVIGATE MEDICARE WITH CONFIDENCE
For many older adults, Medicare is one of the most confusing systems they will ever have to navigate. With premiums, deductibles, coinsurance, prescription formularies, and enrollment periods, even the terminology alone can be overwhelming. When a single misstep can mean paying hundreds of dollars more than necessary or losing coverage altogether, the stakes could not be higher for the [...]
AFTER 53 YEARS OF SERVICE, OUR MISSION REMAINS THE SAME
In December 1973, a small group of Coney Island neighbors came together with a simple goal: to make sure no one in their community was left behind. Coney Island was in the middle of a difficult chapter; urban decay, failed renewal projects, reduced housing, and a wave of departures had left behind a population of residents who were too [...]
WELLNESS THROUGH HEALING: JCCGCI’S MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES AND TRAUMA RECOVERY CENTER
August marks National Wellness Month, a nationwide reminder to pause and prioritize the habits, resources, and support systems that help us live healthier, fuller lives. At JCCGCI, wellness has never been a seasonal conversation. It's the foundation of nearly all of the work that we do, whether that's showing up for someone navigating a hard season, helping a neighbor [...]
IN LOVING MEMORY: JCCGCI HONORED TO CELEBRATE HOLOCAUST SURVIVOR DAVID EINHORN AS HE REACHED 100 YEARS, ONLY DAYS BEFORE HIS PASSING
📸 Cover photo: Mordy Photos David Einhorn was not only a survivor of the Holocaust; he was a beloved community leader who transformed his suffering into a message of hope. He spent many years speaking to students and young adults, recounting his experiences and emphasizing the importance of Holocaust education, especially for younger generations. He was a remarkable man [...]
DIGNITY, INDEPENDENCE, AND CONNECTION: JCCGCI HOLOCAUST SURVIVOR SUPPORT SERVICES MARKS AN EXTRAORDINARY FIRST HALF OF 2026
A JCCGCI Holocaust Survivor client meeting with President Trump The Holocaust Survivor Support Services program of JCCGCI (HSSS) is one of the largest Holocaust survivor social service providers in the country, providing comprehensive, compassionate support to thousands of men and women who endured one of history's greatest atrocities. We take profound pride in helping survivors live with the dignity, [...]