Dear JCCA Community, Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish new year, begins tonight at sundown. As with any new year’s tradition, it’s a chance to look forward to renewal and new beginnings. Here at JCCA, each time a new resident steps on our campus or a child or family...
Zoe Kleinman first volunteered on the Pleasantville campus in 6th grade. Her experience was a common one: she loved it and looked for opportunities to come back. She did after school craft activities with residents and joined a lunch bunch when she was old enough....
On the occasion of her recognition by the 67th Precinct Clergy Council and a slew of NYC elected officials for her work in the community, JCCA sat down with Lamacca Holmes, Director of the East Flatbush Community Partnership, to talk about her life and career. What...
It’s no exaggeration to say that Sara Klein, a therapist working in New York City, wouldn’t be where she is today without having crossed paths with JCCA. Klein grew up in Westchester, not far from the Pleasantville Campus. “My parents always spoke openly with my...
After nearly two decades working with grieving families, followed by a period of hardship in her own life, Yessenia Gomez began a career at JCCA. We sat down with her to learn more. Tell us about your role. I’m a Family Support Specialist on the Pleasantville campus....
We sat down with the Pleasantville campus's Director of Child Care "Woody" Johnson to reflect on his 35-year career with JCCA. I started with JCCA in 1988. I was 24 years old and about to graduate from St. John’s University. My wife and I were excepting a child....
JCCA caught up with Roshon Martin, Pleasantville Cottage School alum and award-winning chef, to learn about his journey from a challenging childhood to a career filled with passion and purpose. You can follow Chef Roe's culinary adventures on his Instagram page,...
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 12, 2023 Contacts: Stephanie Millian, stephanie@anatgerstein.com, 929-623-0241 Anna Gold, golda@jccany.org, 917-403-4097 JCCA Statement on Inadequate System of Care for Young People Experiencing Mental Health Crises (New York, NY) — Ronald...
June has been a banner month at JCCA. From our magical, record-setting Tree benefit, to our Juneteenth Jubilee and Pride parades, the early summer has been filled to brim with festivity and celebration. To top it off, the last two weeks have seen graduation ceremonies...
Dear JCCA Community, This is one of my favorite times of year. Summer has arrived, and so has Pride. Graduation ceremonies will be here before we know it. And this weekend we’re treated to a rare double holiday: Father’s Day and Juneteenth. To the fathers,...