After more than 50 years serving the neighborhood from its Kingston Avenue storefront, the Crown Heights Jewish Community Council is marking a major milestone as it prepares to relocate just two blocks away to a brand-new, larger, brighter facility at the corner of Lefferts Avenue, designed to bring all staff under one roof and expand services in a more welcoming, accessible space.

In a milestone moment for the neighborhood, the Crown Heights Jewish Community Council (CHJCC) has officially announced that it will be moving its storefront social service center from the location at 387 that has been its home for 50 years to a new Kingston Avenue site two blocks away on the corner of Lefferts Avenue. The lease has been signed. Painting is underway, and the new location is slated to open next month. 

The new location is larger, brighter, and a more welcoming space, where all employees of the Council will be able to be housed in one place. The brand-new facility has been designed with increased accessibility and expanded services in mind.

“We are really excited about this move — marking a significant upgrade in our capacity to serve the community. We look forward to being able to better to have clients seen in this bigger and nicer location,” said Shmuel Rosenstein, Chairman of the CHJCC, reflecting the enthusiasm shared by both leadership and residents.

The Community Council offers all services free of charge, assisting residents with SNAP, SCRIE, Medicaid, HEAP, and other benefits, as well as Crime Victim Services, Housing, Crisis Intervention, Green Card and Citizenship applications, and Weatherization Assistance. 

To make an appointment for service, call 718-771-9000 Monday to Thursday 9 to 5 and Friday until noon.