![]() On December 5, the JCC hosted Senior Law Day, an event designed to answer legal questions that many seniors will face. The information session covered a wide range of topics, including planning for future medical expenses, estate planning, tenant and landlord rights, elder abuse, and helping family members in crisis. Mary, an attendee, reports being impressed by the presenters’ knowledge, “Over the years, I have attended quite a few programs on Staten Island promoting senior topics ranging from law to healthcare to housing. The depth and breadth of knowledge shared by the presenters yesterday was extraordinary. The speakers were thoughtful, inclusive, and helpful in their remarks.” We are grateful to the New York State Office of Court Administration for organizing Senior Law Day and to all those who sponsored the event: The State of New York Unified Court System, the Community Agency for Senior Citizens, the NYC Department of Social Services, the NYC Department of Aging, Catholic Charities of Staten Island, the Richmond County Bar Association, the Staten Island Women’s Bar Association and the Staten Island Trial Lawyers Association. ![]() The same day, the New York Legal Assistance Group (NYLAG) returned to the JCC with its state-of-the-art Mobile Legal Help Center (MLHC) van. The NYLAG van, which serves as a law office and courtroom, provides a space for free legal services, including elder law, housing, and public benefits assistance. For more information on the free legal and financial counseling services offered at the JCC, contact Devorah Weiss, LMSW, at 718.475.5245 or dweiss@sijcc.com. On Tuesday, November 19th, the JCC of Staten Island announced that it will operate the island’s first ever NORC—Naturally Occurring Retirement Community—in Stapleton. Stapleton was designated as a NORC based on the large population of seniors who live in the area.
This NORC has been named GO KOSSAH, which stands for Keeping Our Seniors Safe and Healthy—a priority for us here at the J! The social services offered in this community, such as health assessments and transportation to medical appointments, will help seniors live safely and independently in their homes. This newest endeavor will support the JCC’s other initiatives to enhance the well-being of our seniors. This project, announced today in a press conference at the Carter Center in Stapleton, was made possible through funding from the Department for the Aging (DFTA), allocated by Councilwoman Debi Rose. The JCC is proud to play a continuing role in serving Staten Islanders at all stages of life. Seven years ago, following Superstorm Sandy, our Food Pantry continued to operate despite the fact that we had no electricity and no elevator service. The blackout didn't stop us from doing what we do best—taking care of our community. Staff from many departments pitched in with flashlights, carrying boxes of food up the stairs to help make sure that no one went hungry.
Even in a crisis, the JCC is always ready to help those in need! Click here to learn more about our food pantry. |
AuthorWrite something about yourself. No need to be fancy, just an overview. Archives
January 2023
Categories
All
|
LocationSBERNIKOW/MID-ISLAND
1466 Manor Road Staten Island, NY 10314 718.475.5200 ABERLIN/NORTH SHORE
485 Victory Blvd Staten Island, NY 10301 718.475.5290 |
AVIS/SOUTH SHORE
1297 Arthur Kill Road Staten Island, NY 10312 718.475.5270 BERMAN EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER
2221 Richmond Ave. Staten Island, NY 10314 718.475.5100 |
|