Mission & History

About

Shorefront Jewish Community Council is a non-sectarian community-based organization that fights poverty through a broad array of comprehensive social services.  An organization founded on Jewish values of charity and deeds of kindness, Shorefront JCC serves everyone with dignity and empathy, regardless of race, ethnicity or religion.

 

Mission and History

The mission of Shorefront JCC is to improve the quality of life of low-income seniors and families residing in South Brooklyn by offering a wide-range of social services, support, and connections to vital resources that enable families and seniors to continue living comfortably and safely in their homes and communities.

I arrived in the United States in 1998. I came to SJCC because I was told they would be able to help me settle in the United States. My case worker noticed that I did not have a lot going on and did not have many friends or family in the United States. I was asked if I wanted to volunteer in the food pantry. That was the beginning of my 20 year journey as a volunteer at SJCC. Today I sit at the front desk at SJCC every day as a receptionist. This gives me the opportunity to be around interesting people and make friends. I am grateful to SJCC for the opportunities it has given me as a client and a volunteer.

L.G.