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For many Holocaust survivors, the challenges of aging can be compounded by loneliness and social isolation. Through Connect2, a unique volunteer-driven initiative, the Jewish Community Council of Greater Coney Island (JCCGCI) is helping ensure that survivors remain connected, supported, and valued members of the community. Connect2 provides volunteer-based visiting services for Holocaust survivors, creating meaningful relationships that offer companionship, [...]

The Jewish Community Council of Greater Coney Island (JCCGCI) was proud to partner with the Brooklyn Cyclones for a memorable Jewish Celebration Day at Maimonides Park, bringing together Holocaust survivors, families, community members, and baseball fans for an afternoon of recognition, unity, and celebration. As part of the special event, 18 Holocaust survivors served by JCCGCI were honored on the [...]

At JCCGCI, we know that caring for others begins with caring for ourselves. On June 16, approximately 50 staff members from across the organization gathered at the Marien Heim Older Adult Center for JCCGCI's first-ever Employee Wellness Event, an afternoon dedicated to rest, connection, learning, and self-care. The event brought together employees from programs & departments throughout the agency, [...]

Sometimes, the most meaningful success stories cannot be measured solely through statistics or reports. They are found in renewed confidence, restored purpose, and young people discovering strengths they never knew they possessed. That is exactly what is happening through the Crown Heights Mesivta Vocational Track, an innovative initiative of the Jewish Community Council of Greater Coney Island (JCCGCI), developed [...]

A few months ago, the Jewish Community Council of Greater Coney Island (JCCGCI) faced an unexpected challenge when a ruptured sprinkler pipe on the top floor of our headquarters in Coney Island released massive amounts of water throughout the building, causing extensive damage and forcing the temporary closure of our facility. Water affected multiple floors of the building, damaging [...]

The Jewish Community Council of Greater Coney Island (JCCGCI) is proud to release the 2025 Impact Report for its Older Adult Transportation Program, highlighting another year of extraordinary growth and service to thousands of older adults throughout Brooklyn and beyond. Since 1981, JCCGCI has been committed to helping older adults age safely and independently in their homes while remaining [...]

The Jewish Community Council of Greater Coney Island (JCCGCI) is proud to recognize and thank The Pinkerton Foundation for its continued support of Horizons Academy through a generous $150,000 grant award. This marks the third consecutive year that The Pinkerton Foundation has invested in the program, helping JCCGCI expand opportunities for young people as they prepare for college, careers, [...]

The Jewish Community Council of Greater Coney Island (JCCGCI) is proud to announce the appointment of Terence Rice as the new Program Director of Operation H.O.O.D. (“Helping Our Own Develop”), JCCGCI’s Cure Violence initiative serving the Coney Island community. Established in 2015 as part of New York City’s Crisis Management System, Operation H.O.O.D. was created as a grassroots violence [...]

The Jewish Community Council of Greater Coney Island (JCCGCI) is proud to announce a major expansion of its after-school programming, bringing critical educational enrichment, mentorship, and youth development opportunities to even more children and families throughout Crown Heights and Brooklyn. JCCGCI has officially been awarded a close to $15 million, six-year grant under the New York City Department of [...]

On Friday, March 20th, Samantha Ross, Director of JCCGCI’s Urban Neighborhood Services (UNS) program, was honored at Senator Jessica Scarcella-Spanton’s Women’s History Month Celebration in recognition of her leadership, dedication, and ongoing impact within the South Brooklyn community. The celebration recognized women from neighborhoods across the district who have made meaningful contributions to their communities through service, leadership, advocacy, [...]