JASA

05/29/2026

Barbara may be retired - but she’s not slowing down! Her is finishing a 5k in 40 minutes, one of the top 100 runners in the race. She stays fit through exercise classes at her JASA Older Adult Center, led by .

05/21/2026

This week, the The New York Times weekly feature on affording New York highlighted Karen, who lives with her mother in JASA affordable housing in Far Rockaway. One of our 12 affordable housing buildings, JASA is committed to continuing to provide solutions for older New Yorkers with limited incomes and limited options.

You can read the full piece at

Karen Jeanne Radley has spent the last few years moving apartments after each rent increase. Now 51, she has landed in a senior living community.

05/20/2026

We stood strong at City Hall today: more than 70 JASA older adults and staff united with partners across the city for the Age Strong NY rally, raising our voices for the respect, resources, and recognition older New Yorkers deserve. This was about more than preserving services; it was about strengthening them. From nutrition programs and affordable housing to vibrant older adult centers, these are lifelines that sustain independence, dignity, and community for millions across New York City.

Our aging population is growing, and our city must rise to meet that moment with bold investment and lasting commitment. Today, we showed what collective advocacy looks like, and tomorrow, we keep pushing for a city where every older adult can thrive.

05/19/2026

JASA CEO Gayle M. Horwitz is a 2026 City & State Nonprofit Trailblazer! Congratulations to her and all the other honorees for this recognition of leadership and service to their communities. Read the full profile here: https://www.cityandstateny.com/power-lists/2026/05/2026-nonprofit-trailblazers/413530/?oref=csny-category-lander-top-story

05/19/2026

It's not Memorial Day yet, but summer is here ☀️😎 For older adults, that means increased risk of heat-related challenges and illness. If you or someone you know needs help staying cool, contact our help center at 212.273.5272, or stop by one of our cooling centers from 9-5.

05/14/2026

What a joy to come together with our community for our 2026 Gala! We celebrated MT Connolly for her leadership in the field of elder justice, Max Stephan and Charlotte Gavagan for their outstanding volunteer work with JASA seniors, and Stu Lahn, Yee Kam Ng, Phyllis Martin, and Elizabeth Rivera for the impact they have on their peers at their JASA programs. Special thanks to our host Carol Anne Riddell and everyone who joined us!

05/10/2026

From JASA and to all the moms, grandmas, and great grandmas - Happy Mother’s Day!

05/06/2026

110 and 101 never looked so sweet 🎂

Thank you CBS New York Chris Wragge Mary Calvi for highlighting this special JASAcakes celebration with Zaro's Family Bakery honoring Ms. Vaughn’s 110th birthday and Ms. Saunders’ 101st birthday. The birthday stars celebrated with Brian Zaro and their JASA community enjoying Zaro’s famous cakes.

Everyone should feel seen and celebrated on their birthdays!

04/27/2026

Margurie, Rita, and Daisy are just three of the hundreds of JASA seniors who volunteer to help at JASA programs and in their communities. This volunteer appreciation month we recognize them and the daily difference they make for their peers.

04/26/2026

Howard and Andrew met through JASAChat and built a friendship over years of calls, bonding over sports, and TV. And finally after more than five years, they met in person. This volunteer appreciation month, we’re grateful to him and all the others who have spent years chatting with their matches. You can learn more about JASAChat at the link in our bio.