August Highlights 2025

As summer winds down and a new school year approaches, we're excited to share highlights from across JCCGCI.

Celebrate with us as we honor Sol Goldberg's remarkable 100th birthday! A longtime community member and inspiration to all, Sol's century of life is filled with wisdom, stories, and an unwavering spirit that continues to uplift our community.

JCCGCI's Horizons Academy program has achieved unprecedented success this academic year, with record enrollment, outstanding academic achievements, and remarkable student progress. Discover how this innovative educational initiative is transforming lives in our community.

As we approach the Jewish New Year, we invite our community to participate in meaningful volunteer opportunities that embody the spirit of renewal and giving back. Discover how you can make a positive impact in our neighborhood.

Take a behind-the-scenes look at our Machane Heights Biking Camp, where young cyclists develop skills, build confidence, and explore their community on two wheels. This summer program combines fun, fitness, and friendship.

JCCGCI's transportation program has reached an incredible milestone, providing over 110,000 rides to community members. This essential service connects seniors and individuals with disabilities to medical appointments, grocery stores, and vital community resources.

Members of our Seaside and Haber House Older Adult Centers enjoyed a wonderful cultural outing to the renowned Grounds for Sculpture, experiencing art, nature, and community fellowship in a beautiful outdoor setting.

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About JCCGCI:

Jewish Community Council of Greater Coney Island (JCCGCI) is a community-based organization with a citywide scope, providing a wide-spectrum of senior citizen, career, educational, crime-reduction, mental health, community revitalization and related services benefiting all segments of the population. JCCGCI is also a technical assistance provider, offering capacity building services to nonprofits in all five boroughs through its NonProfit HelpDesk division (www.nphd.org). With 40 program sites throughout New York City staffed by almost 400 social service professionals, JCCGCI assists an average of upwards of 2,500 needy individuals and families each day.

JCCGCI's Holocaust Survivor Support Services is one of the largest in the world, providing critical assistance to over 4,000 Holocaust Survivors annually. Services include Homecare, Transportation, Case Management, Friendly Visiting, Medicaid Appeals, Socialization, and Home Delivered Meals.