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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 [...]
HELP JCCGCI GET NEW YORK STUDENTS READY FOR THIS BACK-TO-SCHOOL SEASON
As summer winds down and school buses begin their routes again, thousands of families are getting ready for the first day of a new school year. Students are refilling their supplies and parents are filling out forms, but for many, this time of year adds additional pressure. New schedules have to be arranged, schoolwork begins piling up again, and [...]
NOURISHING FAMILIES AND STRENGTHENING HOMES: INTRODUCING JCCGCI’S SOCIAL CARE NETWORK: HEALTHY HOMES PROGRAM
For a new mother still recovering from childbirth, an older adult managing a chronic illness, or an at-risk family already stretched thin, something as basic as getting groceries into the home can become a daunting obstacle to maintaining good health. A trip to the store isn't always simple, or even possible—and when food insecurity and health challenges collide, the [...]
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 [...]
JCCGCI WELCOMES DEPUTY MAYOR HELEN ARTEAGA FOR A CITYWIDE LOOK AT OUR IMPACT
JCCGCI was honored to welcome Dr. Helen J. Arteaga, MPH, PhD, Deputy Mayor for Health and Human Services of New York City, along with Adrian Gonzalez, Senior Advisor, to our Coney Island headquarters on July 1st for an in-depth visit and comprehensive discussion of JCCGCI’s citywide programs, impact, and priorities. Upon arriving, the Deputy Mayor and Senior Advisor Gonzalez [...]
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, [...]