A Helping Hand When They Needed it Most

David and Sharon worked hard all their lives, always finding a way to make ends meet. When David was diagnosed with cancer, everything changed. The impact of his diagnosis was compounded by the fact that Sharon was also struggling with back problems that left her unable to work.

Still, Shar…

Caring for Seniors

Retirement is supposed to be a time to enjoy. But for Connie, retirement meant anxiety. No matter how she tried to cut her living expenses, she still couldn’t afford the rent on her apartment. She knew she couldn’t continue living in her apartment and she needed help with daily living.

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Masha's Story

When Masha* got the news that her sister needed her help recovering from surgery in the U.S., she knew she had to go. She made arrangements for her two-year-old daughter, Alexa*, to stay behind in Kazakhstan with her grandmother. Though living apart would be difficult, Masha hoped that event…

CJP Scholarships Puts College Within Reach

Every year, CJP’s Scholarship Committee receives applications from hundreds of students who need our help in order to fund their college education. This year, thanks to our generous donors, we were able to award scholarships and no-interest loans to 57 local students who demonstrated finan…

TELEM: Teens Bring Jewish Values to Life

For a lot of people, there’s nothing too special about Tuesday night. But for a group of teens in the South Area, Tuesday is the night when they visit their friends at the Simon C. Fireman Community senior housing complex in Randolph. As part of the TELEM regional collaborative, a program …