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On Monday, July 31st, JCHE residents joined hundreds of seniors, policymakers, and activists in front of Faneuil Hall to advocate on behalf of increased federal funding for affordable senior homes at the “Our Home, Our Voices” rally, organized by Citizens’ Housing and Planning Association (CHAPA).

Mayor Walsh did not want to keep our seniors waiting.

In what has become one of JCHE’s favorite Independence Day traditions, we celebrated four residents and one staff member who this year became naturalized U.S. citizens!

At a hearing of the United States Senate Special Committee on Aging held Wednesday, May 17, Massachusetts U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren called for renewed federal support for new senior housing to address the growing need for affordable homes for seniors.

Capping off months of hard work and preparation by residents and local students, this week, we unveiled a spectacular intergenerational mural at our Shillman House in Framingham!

JCHE Resident Service Coordinator, Laura Isenberg, was one of two recipients of the New England Resident Service Coordinators 2017 Excellence in Service Award!

Better Buildings Challenge—an initiative of the U.S. Department of Energy tasked with driving leadership in energy innovation—recognized JCHE for being the first multifamily partner to reach its Challenge goal!

At MIT AgeLab in Cambridge, Governor Charlie Baker established the Commonwealth's first Council to Address Aging in Massachusetts.

Highlighting the commitment to civic engagement as a core company value, Blue Cross Blue Shield employees generously volunteered their time to help set up our Resale Shop at our Brighton campus.

Today, we celebrated the launch of our Golda Meir House modernization project—a major renovation initiative that will transform JCHE's Newton campus into a truly modern senior living facility.

In response to the Trump administration's executive order halting immigration and refugee resettlement from eight countries, including war-torn Syria, the Jewish Community Relations Council released a statement urging "elected and appointed officials at all levels of government to ensure that the United States does not close our doors to immigrants and refugees."

On Tuesday, January 24th, Governor Charlie Baker delivered his second State of the Commonwealth address from the House Chamber of the Massachusetts State House.