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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, [...]
CONNECT2: COMBATING ISOLATION AND BUILDING MEANINGFUL CONNECTIONS FOR HOLOCAUST SURVIVORS
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, [...]
JCCGCI HOLOCAUST SURVIVORS HONORED AT BROOKLYN CYCLONES JEWISH CELEBRATION DAY
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 [...]
JCCGCI HOSTS ITS FIRST-EVER EMPLOYEE WELLNESS EVENT
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, [...]
BUILDING FUTURES, RESTORING CONFIDENCE: JCCGCI’S CROWN HEIGHTS MESIVTA VOCATIONAL TRACK IS TRANSFORMING LIVES
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 [...]
TESTED BY WATER: JCCGCI RETURNS HOME FOLLOWING FLOOD RECOVERY
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 [...]