Jewish Family Service Receives $150,000 Grant from NextFifty Initiative

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Jewish Family Service of Atlantic & Cape May Counties (JFS) is pleased to share that The Lynn Kramer Village by the Shore program has received a generous $150,000 grant from NextFifty Initiative, a Colorado-based foundation that supports efforts to improve the lives of older adults and their caregivers.

This funding will allow JFS to continue to provide essential services, programs, and events to community residents over the age of 50.

“We believe that older adults are a critical part of our communities and that providing opportunities for all people to remain active and engaged as they grow older is important,” said Chandra Matthews, director of programs at NextFifty Initiative. “We’re grateful for the work that Jewish Family Service is doing to improve the quality of life for people aged 50 and older, and are proud to support this and other efforts to help people age with dignity and purpose.”

Nearly 200 Village members, including 25 Holocaust survivors, rely on JFS to provide an array of programs and services including care coordination, transportation, socialization events, grocery shopping and delivery, friendly check-ins, and more.

For more information or to join The Lynn Kramer Village by the Shore at JFS, 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, and 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 on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and LinkedIn.

About NextFifty Initiative

NextFifty Initiative is a Colorado-based, private foundation supporting efforts to improve the lives of older adults and their caregivers.

The foundation works with community leaders, experts in the field of aging, and front-line professionals to support programs and projects that positively impact aging and longevity.

They focus on education, sharing best practices, and supporting innovation that will transform aging for generations to come.

To learn more, visit www.Next50Initiative.org.