JCC of Chicago provides record levels of scholarship assistance for program and membership fees at Centers and camps - funding generated by volunteer organizations such as the Women's Auxiliary and the JCC Senior Service League

Adults can join the exciting Ambassador Corps program. In addition, JCC administers the EZRA Multi-Service Center (MSC) located in Chicago's Uptown neighborhood. MSC is a Jewish Federation-funded, JCC-administered emergency service center. Each year, the Center serves more than 4,000 homeless and disadvantaged individuals and families.

Ambassador Corps

JCC's Ambassador Corps is a volunteer program designed for adults who have a passion for community service and are dedicated to supporting Jewish communal life through the Jewish Community Centers of Chicago. Ambassadors work with JCC staff to assure that all community members experience exceptional service, high-quality programs and a warm, welcoming environment.

Questions? If you would like additional information about Ambassador Corps, please call Joni Kreger at 847.412.4289.

JCC Senior Service League

For more than 40 years, the JCC Senior Service League, which consists of a loyal group of volunteers, has dedicated itself to raising funds to improve and enhance the beautiful facilities at Perlstein Resort & Conference Center. Funds generated are also used to provide scholarship assistance to older adults who would otherwise be unable to take advantage of Perlstein's wonderful vacation opportunities.

For more information about the Women's Auxiliary or to volunteer at a local community Center or Camp, please call 312.357.4700. For information about the Senior Service League, please call 847.674.0001.

Project Chesed

Members also provide much-needed assistance throughout JCC and the Chicago Jewish community, including the review and assessment of request for financial assistance for summer camp programs. Auxiliary participants also serve as advisors to the scholarship process at local JCCs.

This past year, JCC benefited greatly from the significant role the Auxiliary played in the development and growth of Project Chesed, a program designed to assist Jewish individuals and families at risk or in crisis. Committee members acted as liaisons, connecting individuals and families in need with appropriate social services and community resources such as depression counseling, divorce counseling, financial management, sexual abuse and more.

Women’s Auxiliary of the JCC of Chicago

Women’s Auxiliary of the Jewish Community Centers of Chicago is a dynamic group of volunteers committed to enriching the lives of Jewish children through fundraising efforts and social action programs. The annual “Summer of Smiles”  fundraising campaign, Membership Drive, and Contribution Card sale provide scholarship assistance to those who need financial help to attend JCC’s Camp Chi and “Z” Frank Apachi Day Camp.

Women’s Auxiliary volunteers also provide personal support, resource, and referral services to families and individuals in crisis through Project Chesed—a program designed to assist individuals and families at risk or in crisis. Women’s Auxiliary members volunteer as liaisons connecting those in need with appropriate referrals for social services, community resources, financial management and counseling for depression, divorce, abuse, and more. For more information about Project Chesed or for help, please call 312.553.3797 or email \n This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it .

The Women’s Auxiliary also participates in serving meals to indigent and homeless families and individuals at the Uptown Café, located in the Eli and Dina Field Multi-Service Center. The Uptown Café is a Jewish Federation-sponsored kosher meal program, a response to the needs of Chicago’s indigent population.

For more information about the Women’s Auxiliary or to learn how you can support it and/or volunteer, please call 312.357.4696 or email \n This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it .