Jewish Renaissance Foundation

08/15/2025

Sunday, August 17, is ! 💛

A heartfelt thank you to all our supporters and partners for your contributions—whether through financial gifts, time, energy, or expertise.

As a non-profit, non-sectarian organization with two federal designations—Community Action Agency and Federally Qualified Health Center—we believe it’s our responsibility as citizens in a democratic society to respond to the needs of our neighbors and share our talents and resources.

At JRF, our mission is to help individuals and families become healthier, stronger, and more self-sufficient. We do this through essential health and human services, community development initiatives, and youth programs—offered to all, across cultures, faiths, and economic backgrounds.

In 2024, we proudly:
🌟 Served 2,942 participants
🌟 Facilitated 10,638 volunteer hours
🌟 Served 1,217 patients
🌟 Conducted 3,727 health center visits
🌟 Provided 602 food distributions
🌟 Helped 70 students obtain their GED

To our participants and patients: thank you for trusting us with your care.

To our supporters and partners: we couldn’t do this without you.

There’s no donation too small to make a big difference. Learn how you can support our mission at www.jrfnj.org or by clicking the link in our bio.

08/13/2025

🌞 Backpacks, health checks, sunshine & smiles! 🎒🩺☀️

On Saturday, August 9th, the JRF, along with Bayside Family Success Center, hosted a Back-to-School Health Fair at the PAAC Park on Francis Street in Perth Amboy — and what a day it was! Families came out for free school supplies and backpacks, health screenings, fun gifts, and community resources to help our Middlesex County kids start the school year strong. 💪📚 We even brought our Medical Mobile Unit to the event and provided free dental screenings!

A huge THANK YOU to our amazing partners — including the Perth Amboy Police Department, Walk a Mile-N_ Our Shoes, Jersey Mikes, Blessings from Above, the Horizon NJ Health, Wellpoint, and many more — for making this day so special. 💙

08/08/2025

Health Center Week: Population Focus

No matter who you are or where you live, Community Health Centers are here to serve, with or without insurance, and regardless of your ability to pay.

At Community Health Centers we care for:
▪ 1 in 5 rural residents
▪ 1 in 5 people who rely on Medicaid for health coverage
▪ 1 in 8 children
▪ 490,000 veterans
▪ 1.12 million school-based patients
▪ 1.47 million people experiencing Homelessness
▪Plus, many more!

That’s the power of Community Health Centers—trusted primary care providers serving nearly 34 million people across the country.

08/06/2025

Community Health Centers are on the front lines of preventing and managing chronic disease.

In 2023 alone:
- 3M patients received diabetes care— 70% reached A1c control
- 5.7M were treated for high blood pressure — 65% achieved blood pressure control
- 9M received obesity care — 72% of youth got screened and counseled on nutrition & activity

That’s prevention in action. That’s the value of Community Health Centers.

Call (732) 482-9600 and schedule your appointment today at the JRF Community Health Center for your primary care needs!

08/06/2025

2nd Quarter 2025 JRF Newsletter

🔗Like what you see? Want to hit pause and take a closer look? Tap the link in our bio to check out the full edition of our 2nd Quarter 2025 Newsletter!

Catch up on all the incredible things we’ve been up to from April to June—events, stories of impact, and the heart behind everything we do here at JRF. We’re proud to serve, support, and strengthen our community every step of the way. 💙

See yourself in the newsletter? Be sure to like, comment, share and tag us—we’d love to celebrate you too!
Thank you for being a part of our journey. Together better, together stronger!

08/04/2025

Today we kicked off National Health Center week with a Staff Appreciation Lunch for our amazing staff at the JRF Community Health Center!

Community Health Centers couldn’t do this work without the talented and dedicated people who make it all happen. To the more than 310,000 clinical and non-clinical staff across the country —thank you!

Whether you’re providing care, managing schedules, keeping buildings running, or supporting patients in a hundred other ways, you are the heart of the health center mission. This Health Center Week, we celebrate all of YOU.

Stay tuned all week as we continue celebrating Health Center Week at the JRF Community Health Center, honoring the people who make it possible, and the patients who make it meaningful.

08/04/2025

08/04/2025

Community Health Centers Meet Patients Where They Are.

From brick-and-mortar centers to schools and mobile vans, Community Health Centers bring care directly to the people, reaching 1 in 10 Americans, including those in rural, urban, and remote communities with limited access to healthcare.

For 60 years, Community Health Centers have been there for people—providing care you can count on, no matter your income or insurance.
What started in 1965 as a small program to bring healthcare to areas with limited access has grown into a powerful network that now serves more than 32.5 million people at over 16,000 locations across the country.

During , we’re celebrating this incredible journey and the difference CHCs continue to make for Americans every day, so stay tuned for this weeks exciting events at the JRF Community Health Center as we celebrate our staff, our patients, and our community!

08/01/2025

08/01/2025

Want to partner, volunteer, or participate? Check out what’s happening at the Bayside FSC for August!

08/01/2025

World Lung Cancer Day 2025
“Stronger Together: United for Lung Cancer Awareness”

Observed every year on August 1st, World Lung Cancer Day shines a light on one of the deadliest yet most misunderstood cancers. Many still believe it only affects smokers or the elderly, but that’s far from the truth. Lung cancer can impact anyone—young or old, smoker or not. That’s why it’s so important to challenge common myths. Misconceptions can delay diagnosis, discourage screening, and create unnecessary fear around treatment. The more we talk about the real facts, the better chance we have at catching it early and saving lives. Awareness truly makes a difference.

Statistics show that in the U.S. alone, over 226,000 people are expected to be diagnosed with lung cancer this year. Early detection saves lives. A simple low-dose CT scan can double five-year survival rates if caught at Stage I.
World Lung Cancer Day isn’t just a date on the calendar - it’s a call to action: Talk about it. Raise awareness. Share what you know about symptoms, risk factors, and why screening matters.

With early detection, community engagement, and policies promoting clean air and strong to***co control, we can improve lung health worldwide. Whether you’re a healthcare provider, policymaker, or a concerned community member—your voice could help save a life.