- Anti-Poverty Food and Nutrition Program
- Children and Family Services
- Safety and Security
- Emergency & Crisis Intervention
- Escorted Car Service
- Exercise Program
- Friendly Visiting and Counseling
- Government Benefits
- Holiday and Social Programs
- Housing Assistance
- Immigrant Services
- Resource Line
- Social Adult Day Care Program
- Telephone Reassurance
- Weekend and Holiday Meals
The JCCWHI and Mt Sinai joined together to brighten the day for lonely seniors on 5/19/13 in honor of Shavuot.
Click here for photos of our Pre-Pesach Matza Distribution event, at which we provided free matza for over 100 local households.
The JCCWHI's food pantry received a special donation, thanks to SAR high school and CableVision's Power to Learn program. The presentation on March 12, 2013 (click here for a photo) was attended by Council Member Koppell.
SAR high school ran a food drive to benefit the our food pantry. A group of students packaged the food, making it ready to distribute to individuals and families in need. Click here for photos.
On Wednesday, December 12, 2012 the JCCWHI held an annual Chanukah party. In attendance were 150 local seniors as well as several elected officials and representatives of the NYPD. Click here for photos..jpg)
JCC of Washington Heights was awarded a grant from UJA-Federation of NY to run a special project for Jewish Social Action Month (Cheshvan/Oct). Russian-speakers of different generations came together for a wonderfully rich conversation followed by a hands-on volunteer project. For photos, click here..jpg)
JCC of WH collaborated with Neta Ilan to provide Rosh Hashana grocery packages to enhance local families' celebration of Rosh Hashana. For photos, please click here.
Kosher on a Budget Workshop - 8/5/12.jpg)
Flattening the Hills: A Celebration of Jewish Life in Washington Heights! Click here for photos..JPG)
Debbie Hes, Executive Director of JCCWHI, was honored at Met Council's Annual Legislative Breakfast on June 3, 2012. Debbie received the Shimon Zweig Memorial Award in recognition of her efforts to alleviate poverty and provide high quality social services. Click here for photos.
As part of the Flattening the Hills initiative, the JCCWHI convened representatives from local Jewish institutions for a capacity building workshop, on February 1, 2012. Click here for photos.
The Jewish Community Council of Washington Heights-Inwood runs the only kosher food pantry in Upper Manhattan. The pantry is usually open Tuesday-Thursday from 11am-1pm, serving an average of 300 households per week. However, on occasion we are forced to close the pantry due to a lack of food and we have to turn people away. Click here for photos of our food pantry on January 25th, when we served 140 households in just 2 hours.
SAR high school ran a food drive to benefit the JCCWHI's food pantry. On January 12, 2012 a group of students packaged the food, making it ready to distribute to individuals and families in need. Click here for photos.
On Thursday, December 22, 2011 the JCCWHI held an annual Chanukah party. In attendance were 150 local seniors as well as several elected officials and representatives of the NYPD. Click here for photos.
Medicare Part D information session, hosted by JCC-WHI and Fort Tryon Center for Rehab and Nursing. Click here for photos.
Flattening the Hills Street Fair Volunteer Recruitment Event. Click here for photos.
The JCCWHI and Neta Ilan co-sponsored food packages to enhance Rosh Hashana for local individuals and families, in memory of Ilan Tokayer, z"l. Click here for photos.
Click here for photos of the JCC Volunteer Recognition and Recruitment Event.
Click here for photos of the 9/11/2011 Day of Service.
Click here for a photo of JCC WHI staff member, Anat Coleman, marching with elected officials in the Salute to Israel Parade, June 2011.
Click here for photos of the MTA Chessed Committe Vounteers.
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Click here for photos of Fit, Fun, and Balanced.
Click here for photos of Fairway's donation of Chanukah packages..jpg)
Click here for photos of SAR students packing bags for the JCC food pantry of items gathered during their food drive..jpg)
Click here for photos of the Safety & Security Workshop.
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Click here for photos of the Sukkos party.
Click here for photos of Representative Charles Rangel, Assemblymen Farrel and Espaillat with JCC Board Members..JPG)
Click here for photos of Inspector Capul receiving an award.
Click here for photos of New York Cares packing food for our food pantry.
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