Insights from Onsite

Feeling the Love from Feelie Hearts

Last night was the year-end celebration of the Coleman residents and CJP's Women's Division who have been sewing feelie hearts together weekly. These feelie hearts would appear to the untrained eye to be “no big deal” but then you’d be missing the layers of meaning that the users attach to this quietly powerful gift!

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Stories from JCHE

Victory Day celebrated at Golda Meir House

Golda Meir House had a wonderful Victory Day on May 9, marking the date 67 years ago when World War II ended in Europe.

Residents knit lovingly for neighborhood babies

Recently our Brighton Knitting Project volunteers assembled 18 bags for the Welcome Baby Program of the Allston-Brighton Family Network.

What's New at JCHE?

Tips and Techniques for Supporting Residents with Mental Illness: A Guide for Staff in Housing for Older Adults

JCHE created this practical guide together with Jewish Family & Children's Services with funds from CJP-Boston Jewish Community Women's Fund. It's available at no charge at jche.org/guide.

Newton Tab features Coleman House resident Paula Weitz and our fitness program.

HUD New England News features JCHE! Also check out the online version.

CJP to honor Ann Levin: Congratulations to JCHE Vice Chair Ann Levin! In her capacity as president of Women's Philanthropy, Ann has been selected as this year's CJP Circle of Excellence Growth Award recipient. This prestigious honor was exteneded to Ann for her outstanding commitment to and leadership of CJP and Women's Philanthropy.

Many thanks to Framingham Cooperative Bank for supporting JCHE's new intergenerational program that brings together Shillman House residents with students from MetroWet Jewish Day School.

Shillman House is certified as an Enterprise Green Community!