JCA Programs / By Suzanne Pollak / January 29, 2018
Rockville, MD (January 23, 2018) — The National Capital Region Transportation Planning Board (TPB) at the Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments (COG) has approved the award of $681,159 in federal transportation funding for JCA® – the Jewish Council for the Aging of Greater Washington — to support two JCA projects. The TPB selected just 17 …
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JCA Programs / By Suzanne Pollak / December 15, 2017
We are very proud to announce that Tech Connect, a program of JCA’s Heyman’s Interages Center and Montgomery County’s Department of Parks and Recreation, was just named one of the National Association of Counties 100 Brilliant Ideas at Work. “These brilliant ideas can serve as examples for counties across the country. Though no two of …
JCA Programs, News / By Suzanne Pollak / October 5, 2016
JCA’s Heyman Interages Center brings school children and isolated older adults from senior facilities together in a mentoring program. Watch this ABC video to see students at Gaithersburg High School work together with JCA volunteers he program in action and you’ll understand why it was chosen as one of Leon Harris’ heroes.
JCA Programs, News / By Suzanne Pollak / September 13, 2016
Are you age 50+ and looking for a new job? Whether you are re-entering the workforce or making a career change, JCA’s Career Gateway program was designed just for you. The next session of Career Gateway starts October 13, 2016 — classes are small by design, so seats are limited. Be sure to sign up …
Featured Item, JCA Programs / By Suzanne Pollak / August 25, 2016
If you’re age 50 or better, we invite you to learn about volunteering with the JCA Heyman Interages® Center. Interages volunteers serve throughout Montgomery County in a variety of programs that help children and youth unlock their potential. Our programs serve pre-K through high school, and you can work with youth one-on-one or in small …
JCA Programs, News / By Suzanne Pollak / June 6, 2016
The Tired Faces campaign uses serious images – faces symbolically blemished by tire treads – to remind drivers, pedestrians and bicyclists to look out for one another and follow traffic safety laws. Now, a new group of Tired Faces ads is putting the spotlight on the safety of older pedestrians. “It’s a serious campaign for …
Featured Item, JCA Programs / By Suzanne Pollak / June 6, 2016
JCA’s Ride Smart workshops help small groups of older adults learn to use public transportation options and otherwise navigate the National Capital Region. In this two-day workshop, seniors learn How to travel to destinations of their choice How to read Ride-On & Metro bus schedules How to read the Metro system map and understand fare …
Featured Item, JCA Programs / By Suzanne Pollak / March 16, 2016
[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/1″][vc_column_text]Are you age 50+ and looking for a new job? Whether you are re-entering the workforce or making a career change, JCA’s Career Gateway program was designed just for you. The next session of Career Gateway starts Wednesday, April 6 — classes are small by design, so seats are limited. Be sure to sign …
JCA Programs / By Suzanne Pollak / February 15, 2016
[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/1″][vc_column_text] Students in Montgomery County, Maryland: Create a Public Awareness Campaign in Your School and Community! Click here to download a flyer about the Save the Seat contest. FINAL DEADLINE: All entries due by February 29, 2016. What do I need to do? Use your creativity to help increase public awareness of the importance …
Interages, JCA Programs, News / By Suzanne Pollak / August 11, 2015
[vc_row][vc_column width=”2/3″][vc_column_text]If you are age 50+ and looking to make a lasting difference in the lives of children and youth, we invite you to join us on September 3 for the Interages’ Volunteer Open House. As a volunteer for the JCA Heyman Interages® Center, you could share your experience and knowledge to help students thrive …
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