H ousing : I ndependent L iving
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Federation Housing, Inc.
Abramson Residence
8900 Roosevelt Blvd. • Philadelphia, PA 19115
215-673-6446 or TTD:215-673-6459 • Fax: 215-673-9525
info@federationhousing.org • federationhousing.org
Develops and manages affordable housing for low- or modest-income
elderly. Applicants must be at least 62 years old and able to live independently.
Offers social programs, transportation, housekeeping, social-service support,
rabbinical support, kosher-style meals, residential programs and daily activities.
Housing offered at the following properties:
E phraim G oldstein A partments
12003 Bustleton Ave. • Philadelphia, PA 19116
215-969-0400 • Fax: 215-698-8263
M iriam and R obert M. R ieder H ouse
10102 Jamison Ave. • Philadelphia, PA 19116
215-464-4151 • Fax: 215-464-9793
R obert S aligman H ouse & S aligman N orth
8900 Roosevelt Blvd. • Philadelphia, PA 19115
215-464-3377 or 215-673-6446 • Fax: 215-464-3044
A rthur and E stelle S idewater H ouse
780 Byberry Road • Philadelphia, PA 19116
215-856-9484 • Fax: 215-856-9550
E velyn and D aniel M. T abas H ouse
10102 Jamison Ave., Unit B • Philadelphia, PA 19116
215-464-4151 • Fax: 215-464-9793
C enter P ark III
The Harry and Jeanette Weinberg Campus
10102-C Jamison Ave., Unit C • Philadelphia, PA 19116
215-464-4151 • Fax: 215-464-9793
S amuel A. G reen H ouse
1509 Ashbourne Road • Elkins Park, PA 19027
215-635-4100 • Fax: 215-635-7402
S amuel T abas A partments
2101 Strahle St. • Philadelphia, PA 19152
215-722-8688 • Fax: 215-725-9377
F lorence E. G reen H ouse
4701 Somerton Road • Trevose, PA 19053
215-364-1167 • Fax: 215-364-1187
Brith Sholom House
3939 Conshohocken Ave. • Philadelphia, PA 19131
215-877-3445 or 1-800-654-5984 (TTY) • Fax: 215-477-1330
info@brithsholom.com • BrithSholom.com
Apartment house living for older adults. Brith Sholom Foundation.
Mildred Shor Inn
Abramson Center for Jewish Life
1425 Horsham Road • North Wales, PA 19454
215-371-3400 or 1-888-340-0080 • Fax: 215-371-3030
info@abramsoncenter.org • abramsoncenter.org
Studio and one-bedroom senior living apartments in a suburban setting,
with personal care services available. Access to medical and rehabilitative care.
Meals and snacks prepared in a kosher kitchen.
Abramson Center for Jewish Life
1425 Horsham Road • North Wales, PA 19454
215-371-3400 or 1-888-340-0080 • Fax: 215-371-3030
info@abramsoncenter.org • abramsoncenter.org
Long-term nursing and Alzheimer’s care in a residential setting. Single-
occupancy bedrooms are arranged in clusters to enhance privacy. Residents
receive the services of staff physicians, physician’s assistants, nurses, social
workers, activity therapists, rehabilitation therapists and access to a range of
medical sub-specialties. Extensive Jewish religious and cultural programming.
Kosher meals are prepared on-site under Orthodox supervision.
I n -H ome S ervices
Abramson Home Care
261 Old York Road, Suite 318 • Jenkintown, PA 19046
215-371-3400 or 888-340-0080 • Fax: 215-371-3130
info@abramsoncenter.org • abramsoncenter.org
Skilled home care and homemaker services, including nursing care;
physical, occupational and speech therapy; medical social services;
orthopedic and cardiac aftercare; wound care; medication instruction,
education and counseling on health concerns; help with personal care needs;
light housekeeping and laundry; meal preparation and errands; escorts to
medical appointments; companions; and respite for family caregivers.
JEVS Human Services
2770 Red Lion Road • Philadelphia, PA 19114
215-728-4435 • Fax: 267-298-1301 • jevshumanservices.org
Nursing Home Transition
Offers support for individuals transitioning from a nursing home to a more
independent living situation. Individuals receive one-on-one support from
a qualified coordinator, as well as assistance planning and orchestrating the
move. Emphasis is placed on learning skills for increased self-sufficiency
and household management.
Supports Coordination
Seniors and adults 18+ years of age who have a physical disability last-
ing for more than a year can benefit from Supports Coordination to
assist them to stay in their own homes, go to work, attend school and
participate fully in the community. Assists individuals who participate
in Office of Long‐Term Living (OLTL) programs in gaining access
to needed services and other state Medicaid plan services, as well as
other medical and social services regardless of the funding source.
Services are free to those who qualify.
Jewish Relief Agency (JRA)
225 East City Ave., Suite 210 • Bala Cynwyd, PA 19004
610-660-0190 • 215-281-1101 • Fax: 610-660-0191
JRA@JewishRelief.org • jewishrelief.org
Monthly Food Distribution Program
Provides a supplemental box of nutritionally balanced, strictly kosher pantry
and fresh produce items to low-income households. Food boxes are delivered
monthly to client homes by volunteers. Service is free to eligible individuals.
Supplemental Services
Provides assistance with everyday tasks, minor home repair and transpor-
tation to low-income seniors. Services are provided by volunteers and/or
licensed contractors. Most services are offered for free.
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KleinLife: Northeast Philadelphia
10100 Jamison Ave. • Philadelphia, PA 19116 • 215-698-7300 • kleinlife.org
Gateways to Aging Well
Provides Jewish seniors with an array of supportive services so they
can maintain their independence and improve their quality of life.
The program includes intake and assessment; supportive services,
such as counseling, congregate meals and socialization programs at
KleinLife in Northeast Philadelphia; and in-home support, such as
friendly visiting, home delivered meals and home modifications.
The program includes case management and outreach components
delivered to people in neighborhood around KleinLife.
In-Home Support Program
Provides services for temporarily homebound elderly, including meals,
cleaning, supportive counseling and handicapped assistive devices for
the residents of the Greater Northeast. Will screen clients for eligibility
and connect them to home health care options and provide subsidies, if
appropriate. gsilverb@ihsp.pcaphl.org.
Home Delivered Meals
215-698-7300, ext. 191 • jborsky@kleinlife.org • kleinlife.org
Provides kosher and supplemental meals to the older adult community
who are unable to prepare their own meals.
Cook for a Friend — Meals are provided by local volunteers,
synagogue groups, Hebrew-schools and other organizations
within the Jewish community. The meals are delivered by
local volunteers who often stay for a short visit. There is no
charge for participation in the program, but voluntary con-
tributions are requested to help defray the program costs.
Catered Meals — Frozen, microwaveable meals prepared
by a local caterer and delivered by volunteers. The program
serves seniors in Northeast Philadelphia, Abington and Cheltenham.
SUPPORT GROUPS
Bereavement Support Groups
Sponsored by Goldsteins’ Rosenberg’s Raphael-Sacks, Inc.
215-677-1600 • rivkapowers55@gmail.com
Professionally facilitated support group designed for those who are 60
years and older. Twelve-week seesions held at two locations in Northeast
Philadelphia: Congregation Shaare Shamayim and at the Northeast NORC
building. Caregiver Support Groups
Sponsored by the Abramson Center for Jewish Life
215-371-1369 • mshoemaker@abramsoncneter.org
Runs two free support groups for those caring for senior loved ones.
Both groups are certified by the Alzheimer’s Association. Groups meet at
a Jenkintown and a Northeast Philadelphia location.
Center for Spiritual Well-being
Beth Sholom Congregation • 8321 Old York Road • Elkins Park, PA 19027
215-887-1342, ext. 109 • spiritualwell-being.org
A community project dedicated to helping people find meaningful spiritual
connections in their lives with the goal of promoting both spiritual and mental
well-being and creating communities of those with shared spiritual interests.
Jewish Family and Children’s
Service of Greater Philadelphia
7901 Bustleton Ave., Berris Plaza, Suite 206 • Philadelphia, PA 19116
and: The Barbara & Harvey Brodsky Enrichment Center
345 Montgomery Ave. • Bala Cynwyd, PA 19004 • 267-314-0909
1-866-JFCS-NOW or 1-866-532-7669 • info@jfcsphilly.org • jfcsphilly.org
Offers group support on various topics: illness and bereavement, separation and
divorce, family programs, anger/stress management, children’s socialization
groups, marriage enrichment programs, interfaith issues, LGBTQ issues, care-giv-
ing issues, socialization and support groups for teens and adults with special needs,
and support groups for family members/care givers of individuals with disabilities.
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Jewish Adoption and Family Care Options (JAFCO)
215 N. Presidential Blvd., second floor • Bala Cynwyd, PA 19004
610-525-1040 • Rebecca@jafco.org • jafco.org
Family Strengthening Program offers the following free support groups:
STAR Group: Siblings Together Are Remarkable
Support Group for Parents of children with special needs
Improv-base Social Skills group for children with special needs
Relative Caregiver Support Group
Sharsheret 1-866-474-2774 or 201-833-2341 • Fax: 201-837-5025
info@sharsheret.org • sharsheret.org
A national not-for-profit organization supporting women and their families,
facing breast cancer. Fosters culturally relevant individualized connections with
networks of peers, health professionals and related resources. Also provides
educational resources, offers specialized support to those facing ovarian cancer.
Creates programs for women and families to improve their quality of life.
All programs are open to women and men.
Support Group for Parents of Adolescent and Adult
Living with Addiction and Related Brain Disease
Rodeph Shalom, 615 N. Broad St. • Philadelphia, PA 19123
215-627-6747 • rabbimaderer@rodephshalom.org • rodephshalom.org
Meets regularly to learn more about substance use and mental health disorders;
share experiences/resources; and explore how to appropriately support our
children. Anonymity respected. No affiliation with Rodeph Shalom is neces-
sary. No charge.
Support Groups for Seniors
KleinLife • 10100 Jamison Ave. • Philadelphia, PA 19116
Group topics include: low vision and new vision, in partnership with
Associated Services for the Blind and Visually Impaired; bereavement, with
support from the Abramson Center for Jewish Life; and chronic disease
self-management program, in partnership with PCA’s Help Yourself to Health
program. VOCATIONAL SERVICES
JEVS Human Services
1845 Walnut St., seventh floor • Philadelphia, PA 19103
215-854-1800 • Fax: 215-854-1880 • jevshumanservices.org
Provides a variety of employment, skills training, vocational rehabilitation,
substance abuse treatment and residential services to the Greater Philadelphia
community. Americorps TechServ Scholars
1845 Walnut St., Suite 660 • Philadelphia, PA 19103
215-854-1847 • techserv@jevs.org
A year-long opportunity for Philly youth (ages 17-24) who want to
develop advanced knowledge in Information Technology and STEM.
Career Strategies
2100 Arch St. • Philadelphia, PA 19103
215-854-1874 • Fax: 215-832-0701 • cs@jevs.org
Offers a wide range of career services to help individuals who are unem-
ployed, underemployed or changing careers, work toward finding satis-
fying employment. Services include individual career consulting, career
assessment, résumé assistance, job-search assistance and career work-
shops. Career Solutions for 55+
1617 John F. Kennedy Blvd., second floor • Philadelphia, PA
267-647-7137 • cs55@jevs.org
A free service for Philadelphia residents ages 55 and over.