Jewish Collaborative Services
Your first stop for senior and family support Click here for our COVID-19 ResponseJewish Collaborative Services of Rhode Island (JCS) is a full-spectrum senior housing and social services agency serving Rhode Island and nearby Massachusetts communities. Our premier senior, housing, counseling, nutrition and other services bring peace of mind to thousands of individuals and families every year.
At JCS, we pride ourselves on leaving no one behind—if we don’t have the services you need, we will help you find someone who does.
For help with any basic needs assistance related to
COVID-19 or financial issues,
Or please call:
Pauline at 401-354-9357
Latest News & Events
2020 Annual Meeting
You are invited to our third annual meeting. This year, our meeting will be virtual! Join us on Zoom on October 22, 2020 at 7pm. RSVP before….
Tamarisk, which has kept residents entertained and engaged throughout the pandemic, now permits scheduled visits
“Nothing is as we used to know it in any industry, given the pandemic. But JCS is not a retail business; the Phyllis Siperstein Tamarisk Assisted Living Facility’s ‘customers’ are families and their relationships. Maximizing those while the buzzwords of the day are...
Even in midst of pandemic, seniors continue to receive five healthy lunches each week from Jewish Collaborative Services
For many years, Coordinator of Kosher Nutrition for Jewish Collaborative Services Neal Drobnis and his team provided seniors, in their homes or at the Dwares JCC or Temple Sinai, delicious and nutritious lunches to enjoy five days a week.
Kosher Food Pantry customers benefit from farm-fresh produce
Accessing delicious, varied, and fresh-from-the-farm produce isn’t easy for many food pantries’ recipients, but it’s the summertime norm now at The Louis & Goldie Chester Full Plate Kosher Food Pantry
A Caring Community
JCS serves individuals and families of all ages, including seniors, adult children of seniors, disabled individuals, birth and adoptive parents, children, military families and others in need of services. We are an inclusive community, helping people of all religions and from all walks of life.
If you need help managing physical, emotional or financial challenges, our caring and professional staff can connect you with services to meet your needs. Call us at (401) 331-1244.
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