Your meaningful gift will enable us to continue providing the many valuable programs and essential services our community has relied upon for over 60 years, such as:
In house lunch and learn programs to help isolated seniors connect
Holiday meal deliveries and care packages to community members who may be homebound or in need
Dementia and Alzheimer’s Programs and Services
Our all new state-of-the-art Dementia Center utilizes the latest technology to provide programs and stage appropriate activities in a safe and supportive environment for those with Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias
Social interaction and cognitive stimulation in a one-on-one or group setting encourage verbal expression, enhance self-esteem and offset isolation
For those recently diagnosed with Alzheimer’s or a related dementia, an early stage dementia program allows for maximum independence and an understanding of the challenges of early stage memory loss
Personal Training for those living with progressive neurological impairment
Caregiver support groups and support groups for those new to caring for someone with dementia
Care consultations and counseling to help navigate through difficult decisions when a loved one is diagnosed with dementia
Parkinson’s Programs and Services
Boxing with non-combat boxing exercises and moves to help improve coordination and balance
Drumming keeps participants engaged with a combination of fitness, music and drumming rhythms
A support group for women which provides a connection for women diagnosed within the last seven years who are coping with the disease and it’s impact on their life, identity, relationships and self
Aqua classes which allow the freedom to move without fear of falling, to do weight bearing exercises without joint stress and to resistance train without weights or bands
Ping Pong which has been found to improve hand-eye coordination, sharpen reflexes and stimulate the brain
Virtual creative writing in a safe and supportive community, where participants can share thoughts, memories, hopes and ideasthrough writing
Tai Chi to improve strength, balance and physical function, prevent falls and improve postural stability
LSVT BIG, an evidence-based exercise program, focuses on encouraging large size movements which leads to improved performance in activities of daily living and increased independence
Virtual sing along sessions offer the opportunity to be part of a chorus and have fun
Virtual support sessions for individuals and their care partners
Caregiver virtual support groups
Camp Ga’avah for LGBTQ Youth, their Families and Allies
Summer camp
Year-round youth community programs, monthly meetups and community service projects
Weekly virtual meetings
Parent groups
Social Services
Group discussions with our Director of Social Services, Gloria Lebeaux
Individual and family counseling
Bereavement classes and support groups
Ezra Center for People with Disabilities
Social programs and classes
Basketball clinics, sports, yoga, fitness classes
An adaptive swim team
Advocacy and pre-vocational programs
Family support services
Adult Services
Cultural and educational opportunities including groups and lectures
Mah Jongg, Canasta, Bridge and Open Play
Wellness Center and Aquatics
Water Aerobics classes
Swim teams and instruction
Group exercise
Youth sports programs
Personal Training for Special Needs populations and those living with progressive neurological impairment as well as the general population
Childcare and Youth Services
Early Childhood Centers in Long Beach, Merrick, Oceanside and Lynbrook
Before and After School Care
Summer camps for children of all ages
THERE ARE MANY OPPORTUNITIES TO GIVE
Tributes – Make a donation in honor of a wedding, an anniversary, a Bar or Bat Mitzvah, the birth of a child or in memory of a loved one. The recipient of your donation will receive a card recognizing your thoughtful gift.
Our Programs and Services Can Be Your Gift – Do you have a birthday or special occasion coming up? You can support our work by having family and friends donate to the JCC in your honor.
Sponsorship & Naming Opportunities – Do you have a passion for something you’d like to see happen at the JCC? This is your chance to make a difference and feel great about doing so! We are open to your ideas.
Mitzvah Project – If you have a Bar or Bat Mitzvah coming up, your Bar or Bat Mitzvah child can help support one of our essential programs or services as their Mitzvah Project.
Matching Company Gifts – Many companies have matching gift programs; they will match your donation so the impact of your gift is magnified.
Legacy Gift – Including us in your planned giving and estate planning is a beautiful way of ensuring the continuation and sustainability of your “home away from home.”
AmazonSmile through Amazon – With Amazon’s AmazonSmile, you can select the Barry & Florence Friedberg Jewish Communty Center as your charity of choice and .5% of the purchase price of eligible items will be donated to us.Click here to get started.
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