CHJCC Releases First Community Magazine for Crown Heights Residents
by CrownHeights.info
The Crown Heights Jewish Community Council (CHJCC) has released the first edition of its new CHJCC Community Magazine, a publication designed to help residents better understand the organization’s services, programs and resources available to individuals and families throughout Crown Heights.
The magazine is being distributed directly to homes across the neighborhood, with a digital edition also available online. According to the CHJCC, the publication is intended to serve as a practical guide to the many resources available through the community organization, including services that residents may not be aware of.
“For more than 50 years, the Crown Heights Jewish Community Council has been here to help our community,” the CHJCC said in announcing the magazine. “Now, we want to make sure you know more about who we are, what we do, and most importantly, how we can help you and your family.”
The publication highlights CHJCC services, programs and resources, as well as the people working behind the scenes to assist Crown Heights residents.
The CHJCC has long provided assistance with a wide range of needs, including government benefits such as SNAP, SCRIE, Medicaid and HEAP, as well as housing assistance, crisis intervention, crime-victim services, immigration and citizenship applications, and weatherization assistance. The organization has also continued expanding its community services, including recently launched assistance for local institutions seeking federal security grants.
The magazine comes as the CHJCC continues a period of growth and modernization. In 2025, the organization announced plans to move from its longtime storefront to a larger facility at 555 Lefferts Avenue at Kingston Avenue, providing additional space and improved accessibility for its services.
Earlier this year, the CHJCC also launched an updated digital platform designed to make it easier for residents to submit inquiries and connect with the appropriate department, reflecting an increased focus on accessibility and coordination.
The new community magazine is another effort to make those services more accessible to the public.
“Take a look,” the CHJCC encouraged residents. “You may discover a service or resource you didn’t know was available.”
Residents are encouraged to share the publication with family members, friends and neighbors.
