The Joseph Stern Center for Social Responsibility
We are committed to the value of taking responsibility for one another. Our community is bound by a shared commitment to a better, fairer world, which we put into practice every day, giving back and supporting each other through meaningful actions. The Joseph Stern Center for Social Responsibility offers community members opportunities to live this value through learning, volunteering, and activism.
For more information, email Gina Cirrito, Community Engagement Manager, The Joseph Stern Center for Social Responsibility
Donation Drives
The JCC works in close partnership with local schools and nonprofits to meet community needs. As part of this effort, we periodically collect new and gently used items like books, clothing, and personal hygiene items for distribution to individuals in our community. You’ll find a list of upcoming drives below:
- Spring Community Recycling Day | Sun, May 4
- Spring + Summer Children’s Clothing Drive | Sun, May 4–Sun, May 11
Have items you want to donate?
If the JCC is not currently collecting them, visit donateNYC, Council Member Gale Brewer’s website for ongoing collections, or St. Paul & St. Andrew’s drives for other ways to donate.
Become a Tutor, Change a Life
Over the past 25+ years, The Koopersmith Family Literacy + Math Program at the JCC has trained hundreds of volunteers of all ages (14+) to help public school students who perform below grade level. Interested in changing a life? Join us to demonstrate your commitment to reducing learning loss and closing the opportunity gap among New York City’s school children.
Engage Jewish Service Corps
Through Engage at the Wechsler Center, older adults find meaningful volunteer opportunities to use their skills, passion, and leadership to meet the needs of the JCC and help partner agencies in the community. Volunteers serve as peer leaders and join in regular community-building gatherings.
Donate to The Center for Social Responsibility
Help us continue to ensure accessible programming for everyone. Please support social responsibility at the Marlene Meyerson JCC Manhattan.