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Oct 31, 2024

New Interns Here at the JCC - By Dason Avery

Hello everybody!

    My name is Dason Avery. I am a new intern in the Jewish Community Center’s marketing department, responsible for this new article. Myself, along with my fellow interns, are currently part of a program called the Partnership for Achievement through Vocational Experi…

Oct 31, 2024

Cerebral Palsy Through My Lens: The hand I have been dealt - Gillian Jasper

To me, the topic of Cerebral Palsy (CP) is important because it is a part of me, but does not have me!

When I was younger, I really disliked the use of labels, such as “disabled” or “disability.” As I got older and understood my disability more, I learned that it is ok to say “thi…

Oct 31, 2024

Intern to Intern—a glance into PAVE - By Gillian Jasper

Do you see some new faces around JCC and wonder who we are? My name is Gillian Jasper, I am 21 years old, and in the PAVE program. I am the JCC Marketing and Cafe J Intern for the year. 

I like playing basketball, soccer, and running track. I have been president of a sports team, Unified S…

Oct 31, 2024

PAVE: Our Lasting Impact - By Max Orsolini

Wow! I can’t believe our time at the JCC is nearly over. As of me writing this, it is the beginning of June and in a week me and my colleagues will be graduates from our PAVE Program. Looking back on everything has been quite bittersweet to say the least. I feel that I have learned quite a…

Oct 31, 2024

The PAVE Life of Debbie Margolis - By Max Orsolini

So, the other week I told you of a program tied to the JCC called PAVE. During that time, I interviewed my colleagues here to talk about their experience with PAVE so far. However, I may not have included everyone. Yes, I did get everyone who joins me at the JCC, there are also people who’…