“For me, it’s wonderful. I can’t see well so my care coordinator is my eyes. I couldn’t go anywhere without her.”
– Isabel Mayer, Village Member
“Thank you so much for taking such great care of my mother. I have peace of mind knowing you are there and one phone call away. Thanks for taking her to the doctor’s last week. You are a life saver!”
– Daughter of Village Member
The Lynn Kramer Village by the Shore
The Lynn Kramer Village by the Shore (Village) is here to support independence and make life easier for adults over 50. The Village offers a unique concierge-style approach by providing professional services as well as volunteer supports and socialization. This model enables members to enjoy life in their own homes through the concept of neighbors helping neighbors. While the Village is not a physical place, it is a network, allowing individuals to get the most from their community at any stage of life.
The Village is named in memory of community philanthropist, Lynn Kramer, whose dedication to helping others will continue to make an impact for years to come. The Lynn and Charles Kramer Family Fund along with private, foundation, grants and fundraising enables JFS to provide Village services regardless of income.
The Village provides a wide range of services needed to live healthy, productive, and independent lives. Currently, nearly 200 members rely on JFS for meal and grocery delivery, transportation, social and educational activities, professional care coordination, mental health counseling, and friendly check-ins.
To purchase a village membership, click here.
Our door-to-door, one-on-one rides are offered in clean, private agency vehicles with JFS employees, ensuring comfort, safety, and reliability. Affordable rides including trips to medical appointments, the pharmacy, hair salon, grocery store, friends’ homes, local restaurants or wherever your day takes you.
Based on distance, transportation fees range from $10 – $18 per round trip ride.
If you are unable to get to or go through a grocery store, we can do it for you. Volunteers assist by calling for your grocery needs, shopping at a local ACME, coordinating delivery and helping to put food away in the member’s home while also creating a social connection and personalized shopping experience.
Ready-to-eat Kosher meals are delivered on a weekly basis to Village members throughout Atlantic County. Based on personal preferences a variety meals (fish, lasagna, chicken, fresh fruit, soup, and dessert) are personally selected, packed and deliver to their homes by devoted volunteers. Meals can be easily heated, are sealed and follow all Kosher dietary guidelines.
Pricing ranges from $1.50 – $8 per meal based on a sliding scale. Proof of annual income will be required.
JFS offers approximately a dozen social and educational activities and events each month. These include healthy living workshops, technology seminars, lunch around town, movie, art and book clubs, writing workshops and trips to local events and shows.
Our therapists help recognize depression, trauma, stress, and anxiety which may appear differently for seniors. JFS therapists specialize in stressors of retirement, multiple losses, relocation, social isolation, changes in their ability to engage in activities they enjoy and help older adults recognize feelings and offer emotional support and guidance.
Visit Counseling Services for more information.
Our personalized support includes connecting members to essential services including health education, accompaniment to doctor’s visits and assisting with care plan, scheduling, paperwork, and benefit liaison to family, assistance with documentation and linkages to other services.
Hospitality Services at Shalom House and Margate Terrace.
Located inside these residential buildings, JFS staff offers variety of concierge-style services promoting health and well-being. Resident services include wellness checks, support services and community referrals.
Rates range from $6-$60 per hour per member based on a sliding scale. Proof of income will be required.
Our members are given access to a variety of vetted house cleaners, handymen, home health care, service providers, specialists, social services and other resources in the community—some even provide discounts.
Our team of more than 200 volunteers is dedicated to meeting the needs of Village members. In addition to providing essential support, our volunteers also engage in friendly visits and phone check-ins to ensure regular socialization and connection for all members.
We are privileged to provide services to Holocaust Survivors in our community everyday. Our dedicated team provides kosher meals, care coordination, home health services, door-to-door transportation, and emergency assistance tailored to meet the unique needs of each survivor. Our specially trained staff is committed to supporting those who have endured acute loss, dislocation, and deprivation. Our mission is to ensure survivors spend their remaining years with the care and dignity they deserve. It is our responsibility, honor, and pleasure to care of every survivor.
Annual
$180 (paid in full upon registering/renewal) OR $18 monthly (12-month direct payment)
5-Month Membership
$90 (ideal for seasonal residents)
To learn more about Village membership, call 609-822-1108 x 1 or email.
