Ruth Rales Jewish Family Service Senior Center Planned
for West Atlantic Avenue

The non-sectarian Ruth Rales Jewish Family Service has obtained approximately
an acre of land on the grounds of Temple Anshei Shalom, West Atlantic Avenue
just west of Cumberland in Delray Beach.

A 22,000 square foot building will be built on this parcel of land. The center will
have a commercial style kitchen to provide food programs; therapy offices will
provide facilities for seniors needing comfort and privacy; a cafe' will offer
refreshments in a social atmosphere.

Land Design South is handling land planning and permitting; then, zoning
approval, then building permits and approval for construction. Ground breaking
may not begin until after summer 2008 with an estimated completion date
in the first quarter of 2010. The architectural firm of Stofft & Associates will
do the construction.

The following programs are planned when new facility is completed:
…Bereavement and caregiver support groups
…Mental health counseling
…Holocaust survivor services
…Case management services for the homebound frail elderly
…A significantly expanded food pantry
…Kosher Konnection, a congregate meal program for seniors
…“Welcome Home” drop-in center for chronically mental ill adults
…A café, operated by the higher functioning participants in the
Welcome Home program
…Community Education Programs
…Community Social and Recreational Programs such as the
Diamond Club and the Open Door
…Hurricane Registry and Support
…Shirley and Bart Weisman Center for Gerontology
…Volunteer Services

Thanks to Mort Mazor, Delray Beach Blogger for this
information

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