STANDING WITH CONEY ISLAND: OPERATION H.O.O.D.’S RESPONSE TO THE JULY 4TH SHOOTING
On the night of July 4, as families throughout Coney Island gathered to celebrate the holiday, gunfire tore through a family barbecue in a residential courtyard near West 30th Street and Surf Avenue, just blocks from the boardwalk where hundreds were celebrating. Eight people, including four children between the ages of six and fourteen, were shot. One young woman [...]
A PLACE TO BELONG: INSIDE JCCGCI’S EIGHT OLDER ADULT CENTERS
Walk into any one of JCCGCI's Older Adult Centers on a weekday morning, and you'll find the same thing: a room full of life. Someone is calling out bingo numbers in one corner of the room while a dance class is warming up on the other. What one may expect to be a silent room of relaxation is actually [...]
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 [...]
HUNDREDS OF FAMILIES FED: JCCGCI’S PESACH FOOD DISTRIBUTION BRINGS DIGNITY, SUPPORT, AND COMMUNITY CARE
This Pesach season, the Jewish Community Council of Greater Coney Island (JCCGCI) once again demonstrated the power of community coming together to ensure that no one is left behind during the holidays. Through our annual Pesach Food Distribution, we were able to provide 900 bags of essential food items to older adults in our community, the majority of whom [...]
STRENGTHENING THE NONPROFIT SECTOR: INSIDE JCCGCI’S NONPROFIT HELPDESK
At JCCGCI, we believe that strong nonprofits build strong communities. One of the most impactful ways we bring this belief to life is through our NonProfit HelpDesk (NPHD), a flagship initiative designed to strengthen, support, and elevate nonprofit organizations across New York City. JCCGCI’s NonProfit HelpDesk (NPHD) was founded in 1992 at the request of the Honorable Gladys Carrion, [...]
MORE THAN JUST A RIDE: JCCGCI’S TRANSPORTATION PROGRAM CELEBRATES A RECORD-BREAKING YEAR
For many older adults, something as simple as getting from one place to another can become one of the greatest barriers to independence. A doctor’s appointment, a visit to the grocery store, attending a class at an older adult center, or even seeing family can suddenly feel out of reach when mobility challenges, distance, or limited transportation options stand [...]
FROM BOARDWALK TO COMMUNITY BACKBONE: THE STORY OF CONEY ISLAND AND THE MISSION OF JCCGCI
For more than a century, Coney Island has captured the imagination of New Yorkers and visitors from around the world. The famous boardwalk, the roar of the Cyclone roller coaster, the glow of Luna Park at night, and the smell of salt air drifting off the Atlantic have made the neighborhood one of New York City’s most recognizable landmarks. [...]
RECOGNIZING THE FRONT LINES: OPERATION H.O.O.D.’S IMPACT AT THE CITYWIDE CMS GATHERING
On February 12, Operation H.O.O.D. (Helping Our Own Develop), a community violence prevention initiative of the Jewish Community Council of Greater Coney Island (JCCGCI), joined nearly 500 representatives from anti-violence programs across New York City for a citywide Crisis Management System (CMS) meeting in Queens. The gathering brought together violence interrupters, outreach workers, and community leaders from organizations across [...]
STRENGTHENING SAFETY, CONNECTION, AND HOPE: VIOLENCE PREVENTION SERVICES IN ACTION THROUGH URBAN NEIGHBORHOOD SERVICES
Urban Neighborhood Services (UNS), a community-based program of the Jewish Community Council of Greater Coney Island (JCCGCI), plays a critical role in advancing safety, stability, and opportunity in Coney Island through its Violence Prevention Services (VPS) program. Funded by the New York State Division of Criminal Justice Services (DCJS) and with essential support from New York State Senator Jessica [...]
CELEBRATING THE HEART OF JCCGCI: OUR ANNUAL WINTER EMPLOYEE APPRECIATION PARTY
On January 7, 2026, Jewish Community Council of Greater Coney Island (JCCGCI) came together to celebrate the people who make our mission possible at our Annual Winter Employee Appreciation Party—and this year’s gathering was truly one for the books. With more than 100 employees in attendance, we were proud to see triple the turnout from last year, reflecting the [...]