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Impact Stories

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About

Impact Stories

Each year, the MJCCA strives to deliver innovative programs and services that meet the needs of our growing and evolving community. We inspire people of all ages to try something new, explore their passions, and improve their health and wellness. Above all else, we seek to make a lasting impact by fostering lifelong connections and providing experiences that change lives.

Read meaningful impact stories

Do you have a story to share? We’d love to hear it!

A Life-Changing Connection

“It really was bashert, completely meant to be. Without The Weinstein School, it wouldn’t have happened.”

Embracing the Spotlight

“The directors believed in me, trusted me, and shaped me into the performer and person I am today, just like a family would.”

Making a Difference

“I was embraced by the MJCCA from my initial introduction and felt such a strong sense of belonging and family.”

Blazing a Trail

“It thrills me that we’re running such good programs that others are looking to us. We have come so far. We’re clearly doing something right.”

Discovering a Passion

“I wouldn’t recognize my life without the MJCCA.”

Finding Support

“It would not have been possible to do what we do without the MJCCA and The Weinstein School.”

Coming Full Circle

“The MJCCA is the beating heart of our community.”

Influencing Generations

“The MJCCA has been an important part of my life forever.”

Welcoming Community

“Luci has been given the opportunity to participate in every activity regardless of her ability.”

Making a Connection

“We credit the MJCCA for bringing us together, and now it has helped write our next chapter.”

Josh and Deb Perlstein and children

Deepening Connection

A family’s shared MJCCA journey brings them closer together

Ari Goldberg

Overcoming Obstacles

Services for individuals with special needs turn disability into possibility

Lindsay Sharman

Getting Involved

BBYO provides the platform to become a Jewish leader

Gene Benator

Discovering a Passion

MJCCA softball fosters lifelong connections

Discovering Confidence

MJCCA gymnastics teaches life lessons and shapes strong minds and bodies

Finding Community

MJCCA preschool lovingly supports entire family’s wellness

Connecting to Judaism

Taste of Judaism class sparks lifelong Jewish commitment

Making a Difference

Partnership with Dad’s Garage Theatre builds self-esteem for adults with developmental disabilities

Finding Purpose

Retiree embraces new beginnings and stays active at the MJCCA

Diving Into Possibility

Facilitators and Inclusion program make new experiences possible for people of all abilities

Giving Back

Volunteer finds a home away from home at the MJCCA

Cementing Friendships

Camp Barney Medintz turns siblings into friends

Bonding for Life

Preschool Dads Remain Connected Over the Years

Sharing Traditions

Mothers and Daughters Bond through BBYO

Embracing Diversity

Basketball Team Forms Special Connection

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