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Jewish Family Service Receives $10,000 Grant to Support The Lynn Kramer Village by the Shore

The funding will allow JFS to continue to help older adults, over the age of 50, thrive in the community by providing essential services and programs.

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Jewish Family Service of Atlantic & Cape May Counties (JFS) has been awarded a $10,000 grant from the Dennis Schuman Charitable Foundation to support The Lynn Kramer Village by the Shore.


The funding will allow JFS to continue to help older adults, over the age of 50, thrive in the community by providing essential services and programs.

The Village offers much-needed services including grocery shopping and delivery, transportation, intergenerational activities, care coordination, friendly check-ins, and more.

“We are grateful to the Dennis Schuman Charitable Foundation for selecting JFS to receive this grant,” said Andrea Steinberg, JFS Chief Executive Officer. “With nearly 200 Village members, including 25 Holocaust survivors in the region, this generous funding ensures JFS can continue to help as needs evolve.”

Established as a legacy following his passing in 2013, the Dennis Schuman Charitable Foundation predominantly provides grants to Jewish organizations and charities for scientific, literacy, educational, charitable, or religious purposes throughout the United States.

For more information or to join The Lynn Kramer Village by the Shore, contact Tina Serota at 609.822.1109 or tserota@jfsatlantic.org or visit jfsvillagebytheshore.org.

About Jewish Family Service

Jewish Family Service of Atlantic & Cape May Counties (JFS) encourages strong families, thriving children, healthy adults, energized seniors, and vital communities.

With dozens of program areas, JFS specializes in counseling, mental health services, homeless programs, vocational services, adult and older adult services and also hosts an on-site food pantry.

The agency impacts 13,000 lives throughout Atlantic and Cape May Counties each year.

JFS’ mission is to motivate and empower people to realize their potential and enhance their quality of life.

In keeping with Jewish values and the spirit of tikkun olam (healing the world), JFS provides services with integrity, compassion, respect, and professionalism regardless of their religion, race, gender, sexual orientation, ethnicity, age, or background.

For more information or to keep up-to-date with events and programs, visit JFS at jfsatlantic.org or follow us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and LinkedIn.