Food insecurity continues to be a growing concern across Miami-Dade County, particularly for older adults living on fixed incomes. Rising food costs, housing expenses, and transportation barriers have made it increasingly difficult for many seniors…
At 105 years old, Lucy Lowell represents living history. A Holocaust Survivor now residing in Miami-Dade County, she is part of a rapidly diminishing generation whose courage shaped the world we know today. Her life…
Some lessons should be taught early in life, yet they often need to be relearned and reaffirmed, especially during moments of division and uncertainty. One truth continues to rise above the noise: the only thing…
Together we were ExtraOrdinary! JCS Alliance met and surpassed our goal of raising $18,000 for seniors through the #GivingMarketPlace in a few short summer weeks, raising $22,000! Your generous donations ensure that the homebound seniors…
by Fred Stock, MSW President & CEO Jewish Community Services Miami Dade County is home to the largest number of seniors in Florida. There are 536,607 persons over the age of 60 currently living in…
Written by the Alliance of the Aging. The JCS is a proud partner of the Alliance September 23 is the first day of fall. It is also National Falls Prevention Awareness Day, a time to…
This letter was sent to us by a couple who depends on Jewish Community Services Senior Meals Program for food sufficiency. Older adults who are unable to leave their homes due to illness or frailty…
Matzah Mitvah & More was a huge success but it's not too late to donate to our campaign as it is live for one more month! The Braman Family Foundation is graciously matching every increased…
Jewish Community Services’ (JCS) Miami Beach Senior Center celebrated the 95th Birthday of client Sylvia Whyte. Sylvia, a fashion designer, famous for dressing the children of Hollywood celebrities including Debbie Reynolds, Nat King Cole, Frank…
Today, the preference of most elderly is to live out their lives at their own home, rather than in an assisted living center or nursing home. For many seniors and concerned family members this is…