JCHAI’s residents love to talk about what our program means to them. It means they get to live like other contributing members of the community instead of like dependent children.

“It’s called Jewish Community Homes for Adult Independence, meaning they teach you how to be independent.”
Eric

“I like living away from my parents. Having my own life and dealing with my own situation.”
Jonah

"I think it's great living here.  I get to do things on my own."
Doug

“Basically, [at home] I was just babied.”
Debbie

“You have to work very hard – doing the mopping, sweeping, dusting, you have to do everything.”
Jonah

“I’m always on the go – I’m never home!”
Jenny

“I like being part of things. I like being part of JCHAI!”
Arthur

At the Gala Fundraiser in November, one of our newer residents spoke about how important JCHAI is to her:

"I will never forget the first time I walked into MY Apartment. Just simply being able to say “This is My Kitchen or My Bedroom was so exciting. The apartment was beautifully furnished in my favorite shades of purple and the kitchen was fully stocked. I felt so proud to call this my OWN...

"...We look out for each other. One night I had to go downstairs for a firedrill. Upon arriving in the lobby from climbing down seven flights of stairs I met up with the JCHAI residents. As I approached them we heard someone from the building complain about how slowly I walked. My friend Deb quickly came to my rescue and turned around telling him, “Hey, Watch it! She’s my friend.”
Lisa