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:

  • NEW BENEFIT:  LifeFone Personal Emergency Response and Safety System, Special Pricing.
  • 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 Bi-monthly Calendar Mailings
  • Resident Councils
  • Blood Pressure Screenings (monthly)
  • Health & Wellness, Cultural, Educational Programs
  • Professional Home Safety Assessments and Modifications
  • Fitness Classes
  • Outings to cultural and entertainment destinations
  • Individualized Money Management Consultations
  • Resident run programs
  • Summer and Winter Celebrations
  • Becoming part of a community of neighbors

Note: Membership is based on a calendar year, January through December.  Dues are not pro-rated. 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 Amy Neuman at 314.442.3808 or e-mail
aneuman@jfedstl.org


Map of the St. Louis NORC


Federation's NORC keeps
seniors 'aging in place'

In 2002, those efforts coalesced to form the St. Louis Naturally
Occurring Retirement Community. in The Jewish Light


St. Louis NORC Events
September  //  October


Become a Member...

St. Louis
NORC Newsletter

July '10 Edition (PDF)

StL NORC Makes 'U.S. News'
U.S. News & World Report
takes an in-depth look at Jewish Federation's Naturally Occurring Retirement Community, calling it a 'Unique Haven.'

Aging in Place
St. Louis NORC is part of the example of aging-in-place options in the Creating Whole Communities Conference held on Friday April 23 2010 at the Federal Reserve Bank. Watch the video.

StL NORC Information

Got questions? Call 314-442-3834.

    St. Louis NORC Professional Staff

    Karen Berry Elbert, MSW
    St. Louis NORC Manager
    (314) 442-3859
    kberry-elbert@jfedstl.org
     
    Laura Press Millner
    St. Louis NORC Activities Coordinator
    (314) 442-3255
    norc@jccstl.org

    Peggy Neufeld, Ph.D.,
    OTR/L, FAOTA
    St. Louis NORC Research & Community Liaison
    (314) 580-2271
    neufeld.peggy@gmail.com

    Amy Neuman
    St. Louis NORC Volunteer Coordinator
    (314) 442-3808
    aneuman@jfedstl.org

    Jacki Newfield
    St. Louis NORC Community Outreach Supervisor
    (314) 442-3834
    jnewfield@jfedstl.org

    More NORCs

    There are NORCs (Naturally OccurringRetirement Communities) all over North America. 

    To learn more visit, norcs.org