Located at 950 West 41st Avenue, the Jewish Community Centre of Greater Vancouver offers exceptional cultural, educational, recreational and social programs and services. It is the home of various leading Jewish organizations, including the Jewish Federation of Greater Vancouver. Over generations, thousands of members, volunteers and donors have made the JCCGV what it is today. The JCCGV is a gathering place that reflects and accommodates the diverse needs of Vancouver-area Jews. No wonder the JCCGV is simply referred to as the "Centre"; it is truly at the heart of our community.

JCCGV…INSPIRING JEWISH JOURNEYS

MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT AND EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

This winter, the JCC is planning to unveil a first for our community: the JCCGV Jewish Parent and Family Centre.
This initiative is made possible by a generous grant from our Jewish Community Foundation, and support from our Federation. The JCCGV will be implementing an ambitious series of programs and activities, designed to bring together new, young families in an educationally appropriate environment. New parents will be given the tools and skills to make their lives easier, with the support of highly trained staff. They will have a safe haven to come to meet other new parents. In a welcoming, barrier free setting, they can learn, socialize, and make life-long friendships.

A major component of the Parent and Family Centre will be reaching out and partnering with agencies, and those who live outside the Metropolitan Vancouver area.

The Parent and Family Centre’s Goals are:
• Be a place which acknowledges birth as a major life change requiring validation and support for new parents, and assistance in connecting to the broader Jewish community.
• Strengthen emotional bonds between parents and children & all family members to promote optimal child development through specially designed programs, classes, and support services.
• Inspire a shared early learning experience to support the growth and development of our community's children during the challenging and fun early childhood years.
• Provide support services and activities through our programs for
families to raise healthy and happy children.

We take our responsibility of building community very seriously, and know that the potential outcomes of this new initiative can be profound. The JCCGV is thrilled to take on this new challenge, and look forward to the engagement of the newest members in to our community.

Rick Nelson, Executive Director
Alex Cristall, President

JCCGV MISSION STATEMENT
The mission of the Jewish Community Centre of Greater Vancouver is to provide leadership in cultural, recreational, educational and social activities enabling individuals and families to achieve and enhance a positive identification with Jewish life and Israel and to develop good citizenship and a sense of community.

BOARD OF GOVERNORS 2010/2011

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