Community Center-the Rockaway

Established in 1907, the Five Towns Community Center is a private, nonprofit organization that serves the educational and health care needs of economically, socially, educationally and culturally disadvantaged people. It provides various structured programs that focus on community outreach, referral, emergency assistance and clinical and family intervention services. The Five Towns Community Center provides several housing options, family need assessment and employment search and retention services. It conducts various workshops, presentation and parenting skills development seminars for promoting public health awareness. The organization specializes in nutritional consulting, dental care and social services. Additionally, it organizes basketball, soccer and weight lifting tournaments and leagues. The Five Towns Community Center is located in Lawrence, N.Y.

The JCC of the Greater Five Towns offers a variety of programs and services for the Jewish community. It is a beneficiary agency of the UJA-Federation of New York and is an affiliate of the Five Towns Community Chest. The agency is a nonprofit community organization that serves people of all age groups in the Greater Five Towns, as well as East Rockaway, Lynbrook, Malverne, Valley Stream and West Hempstead areas in New York. The JCC of the Greater Five Towns offers programs in the areas of Jewish culture, recreation, education and socialization. Its early childhood department offers day care, toddler and after-school enrichment programs. The JCC of the Greater Five Towns is located in Cedarhurst, N.Y.