What is a NORC?
A NORC is a residential area in which a large percentage of individuals aged 65 and older reside.
Our Mission:
St. Louis NORC is a non-sectarian program that supports the healthy aging of adults 65+ in their own homes by providing opportunities for meaningful community involvement and increased access to support services.
Who Is Eligible?
Age, residency and current membership are the only criteria. If you are at least 65 years of age and live within aproximately three miles of the Jewish Community Center campus in Creve Coeur, you may be a St. Louis NORC resident. Call 442-3834 to see if your address falls within our boundaries.
NORC Member Benefits Include:
- Concierge Services: Personal Attention for Community Resources and Referrals
- Minor Home Repair, Yard Work, and Computer Assistance
- Reduced JCC Membership Fees
- NORC Advantage Card discounts at area merchants
- Quarterly Newsletter and Monthly Calendar Mailings
- Resident Councils
- Blood Pressure Screenings - monthly
- Resident programs, including knit/crochet, advocacy and storytelling groups; computer club; travelogues
- Health & Wellness, Cultural, Educational Programs
- Professional Home Safety Assessments and Modifications
- Fitness Classes
- Outings to cultural and entertainment destinations
- Summer and Winter Celebrations
- Participation in Washington University Research Pilot Studies
- Becoming part of a community of neighbors
Note: Financial assistance is contingent upon availability of funds
NORC is a program of Jewish Federation of St. Louis. NORC has collaborative partnerships with the following:.
- BJC Home Care Services
- County Older Resident Programs (CORPS)
- Covenant/CHAI
- Hamilton Christian Church
- Jewish Community Center
- Jewish Family and Children’s Service
- Medical West Healthcare Center
- Mid-East Area Agency on Aging
- Mt. Zion United Methodist Church
- Saul Brodsky Jewish Community Library
- Washington University Center for Aging
St. Louis NORC is a program originally funded by the U.S. Administration on Aging and currently supported by the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services and is coordinated by the Jewish Federation of St. Louis.
NORC Volunteer Opportunities
Help Older Adults. An hour of your time could make all the difference in an older adult’s life. NORC is a non-sectarian program of the Jewish Federation and offers exciting, meaningful opportunities for you to help others.
Volunteers are needed to help with minor home repairs and assistance, yard work, computer training/troubleshooting and much more. For information, contact Cathy Sandy at 314.442.3808 or e-mail csandy@jfedstl.org
St. Louis NORC 4th Annual Summer Celebration
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