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Causes: Human Services, Neighborhood Centers
Mission: We strengthen the greater st. Paul community by nurturing the physical, intellectual, social & spiritual growth in an inclusive environment defined by jewish values and culture.
Programs: Children & childcare: the jcc serves 1,500 children in a variety of programs and services ranging from clubs, classes, special interest groups, camps, and childcare. A major objective of the program is to foster healthy growth and development for all children. Educational programs in diversity, inclusion, and multi-culturalism are also an important part of the curriculum. Over 200 children are currently served in childcare programs ranging from infants (six weeks) and preschoolers to school age children (k-6th grade). (continued on schedule o)
health & fitness: the health & fitness department provides opportunities for the st. Paul jcc community to participate in a welcoming and comfortable exercise and fitness environment that meets emerging needs for life-long health and well-being. With programs ranging from yoga and pilates to group exercise classes, from fit-4-teens classes to guided exercise for frail adults, from nutritional classes to personal training & assessment, the health and fitness department provides programs for every age, ability and interest. (continued on schedule o)
new immigrants: the st. Paul jewish community has resettled over 1,500 immigrants from the former soviet union. The jccs role with new immigrants is integration and acculturation. Through the provision of the following services: english language instructions for older adults, childcare services and scholarships, and summer day camp scholarships. We provide transportation to over 740 medical appointments per month along with translators for russian immigrants. (continued on schedule o)
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