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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 for the holiday, gunfire tore through a backyard barbecue in the courtyard of a residence near West 30th Street and Surf Avenue, just blocks from the boardwalk where hundreds were celebrating. Eight members of one family, including four children between the ages of six and fourteen, were [...]
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 in the door can become a daunting obstacle standing between them and good health. A trip to the store isn't always simple, or even possible, and when food insecurity and health [...]
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 LANDAVERDE FOR A CITYWIDE LOOK AT OUR IMPACT
JCCGCI was honored to welcome Dr. Helen J. Arteaga Landaverde, 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 site visit spanning nearly every corner of the organization. Upon arriving, the Deputy Mayor and Senior Advisor Gonzalez were [...]
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 one 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 ON REACHING 100 YEARS ONLY DAYS BEFORE HIS PASSING
📸 Cover photo: Mordy Photos David Einhorn was not only a survivor of the Holocaust, he was also a beloved community leader who learned how to transform his suffering into a message of hope. He spent many years working with students and young adults, recounting his experiences and emphasizing the importance of Holocaust education, especially among the youth. He [...]
HOLOCAUST SURVIVOR SUPPORT SERVICES CELEBRATES A FANTASTIC START TO 2026: JCCGCI HIGHLIGHTS HSSS ACCOMPLISHMENTS FROM THE PAST SIX MONTHS
A Holocaust Survivor meeting with President Trump The Holocaust Survivor Support Services program of JCCGCI (HSSS) is not only the largest program at the organization, but it’s also one of the largest Holocaust survivor social service providers in the country, working to provide a life of comfort and purpose for victims of one of history’s greatest atrocities. We take [...]
