Mission

JCC Chicago is the largest Jewish community center in North America, serving tens of thousands of children, teens, adults, seniors and families through an incredible array of award-winning, life-enriching programs, services and experiences. The agency was founded more than 100 years ago as a place for new immigrants to find connection and community; today, JCC Chicago is a vibrant, forward-thinking, world-class organization offering innovative programming across Chicagoland and beyond. Signature programming includes ten day camps, overnight camp, seven preschools, aquatic, recreational and fitness centers, and spaces for community education and connection. Collectively, the agency reaches 60,000 individuals annually, a figure that has grown by 35,000 in just the past five years.