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Jewish Community Housing for the Elderly (JCHE) was founded in 1965 to provide affordable, supportive housing for low-income older adults. Grounded in Jewish values, JCHE is open to seniors of all backgrounds and is home to a diverse population of 1,500 residents. Our Mission: To give every senior the opportunity to live a full life of connection and purpose in a dynamic, supportive environmentwe call this aging in community. With chronic loneliness identified as the biggest health hazard for aging adults, our model is critical in promoting healthy aging. Properties: Our Brighton campus with three attached buildingsUlin, Leventhal, and Kurlat housesserves 900 seniors in 700 apartments. Two properties in NewtonGolda Meir House and Coleman Houseserve 437 seniors in 345 apartments. One property in FraminghamShillman Houseserves 163 seniors in 150 units. We maintain our properties to the highest standards with on-site maintenance and emergency response in each building 24/7/365. Our Residents: The average age of JCHE residents is 80. The average income of JCHE residents living in subsidized units (93% of all residents) is $16,137/year. Residents come from 25 countries and speak 22 primary languages. Our Programs and Services: Resident Services Coordinators (RSCs) help residents get the support they need to live independently. RSCs are culturally competent and fluent in the languages spoken by our residents, and promote resident-led activities such as book groups and current events discussions. Each JCHE community has a staffed Fitness Center where we provide residents with skills to prevent falls, mitigate arthritis and osteoporosis, manage chronic diseases and remain active. Intergenerational programs include extensive volunteer opportunities with local schools and colleges. Promoting lifelong learning through workshops, lectures, art, music and other cultural appreciation events.