The Jewish Care Program (JCP) is dedicated to the well-being of our most vulnerable community members, moving them from isolation to connection.
The Jewish Care Program (JCP) provides essential, compassionate services—at no cost—to individuals and families across our community. From Holocaust survivor support to senior outreach, emergency financial assistance, pastoral care, and more, JCP is a vital resource for those navigating life’s most challenging moments.
Our work is only possible because of the generosity of donors like you. Your support ensures that vulnerable members of the Jewish community receive the care, connection, and dignity they deserve.
Make a difference today. Your gift helps us uplift lives and strengthen our community.
Learn more about our services below:
Refferals to Community Resources
JCP serves as a trusted connection point for individuals and families seeking support. Each year, we respond to hundreds of inquiries, guiding community members to appropriate local resources and services. Whether it’s senior housing, caregiving, transportation, health and medical needs, religious life, or access to food and housing assistance, we help ensure individuals receive the support they need with compassion and care.
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Financial Assitance
Through generous support from grants and the Jewish Community Foundation of New Mexico, JCP offers emergency financial assistance to Jewish individuals and families facing crisis. Assistance is available for critical needs such as utility bills, rent, and burial expenses, helping those in vulnerable situations regain stability and dignity during difficult times.
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Holocaust Survivor Care
Consistent with our community’s obligation to provide Holocaust survivors in New Mexico with a caring support system, JCP provides a dedicated case worker to assist Holocaust survivors with coordination of care and services within the community, advocate for restitution funds from Germany, and actively seek to improve an individual’s quality of life. We hold a monthly support group with a licensed music therapist for Holocaust survivors to connect.
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Spiritual & Emotional Support
Community Chaplain
JCP’s Community Chaplain offers pastoral care to individuals and families who are unaffiliated with a synagogue, ensuring their spiritual and emotional needs are supported during times of illness, loss, or life transitions.
Support Groups
JCP hosts a weekly Grief & Loss Support Group, providing a compassionate space for individuals to share their experiences, find comfort, and connect with others navigating similar journeys.
Holiday Outreach Baskets
In an effort to extend our outreach to Jewish seniors, JCP brings baskets for Passover, Rosh Hashanah, and Chanukah to isolated seniors and Holocaust survivors. With funding from the Jewish Community Foundation of New Mexico and in partnership with local synagogues and community volunteers, we put together and deliver baskets to dozens of Jewish seniors all around the state of New Mexico.
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Senior Outreach Services
JCP enhances the lives of older adults by providing compassionate support and meaningful connections. Through home visits and ongoing outreach, our staff and volunteers offer companionship, help facilitate access to essential services, and ensure that isolated Jewish seniors—whether living at home or in care facilities—remain connected to their community and heritage.
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