An Age-Friendly Community is a global initiative dedicated to fostering physical and social environments where individuals can age safely, healthily, and actively within their own neighborhoods (Aging in Place). The criteria for age-friendly communities are applied in accordance with the standard guidelines established by the World Health Organization (WHO).
| Agency | Services Provided | Contact Information |
|---|---|---|
| AWCA | Senior Activity Center (social programs, congregate meals, health screenings). Home Care Services (Korean-speaking Home Health Aides) and a Welfare Consultation Hotline. | 9 Genesee Ave., Teaneck, NJ 07666 201-862-1665 awcanj.org |
| Family Touch | Non-profit providing family counseling and mental health education. Offers senior depression programs with 50% fee subsidies (sliding scale based on income). | 218 Main St, Little Ferry, NJ 07643 201-242-4422 familytouchusa.org |
| Give Chances | After-school education and art programs for low-income children and the disabled. Seniors can participate as mentors or volunteers. | 500 Broad Ave, Palisades Park, NJ 07650 201-266-0640 givechances.org |
| KAANJ (Korean American Association of New Jersey) | Established in 1975 as a non-profit 501(c)(3). Focused on community advocacy, settlement assistance for new residents, local networking, and cultural event programming. | 21 Grand Ave. #216-B, Palisades Park, NJ 07650 201-945-9456 kaanj.org |
| Korean American Senior Citizens Assoc. of NJ (KASCA NJ) | Integrated support for health, finance, and well-being. Operates a social welfare counseling center, medical info center, and beauty/barber volunteer services. | 133 Fort Lee Rd. #3FL, Leonia, NJ 07605 201-945-2400 kascanj.org |
| KACE (Korean American Civic Empowerment) | Established in 1996 as a non-profit, nonpartisan organization. Conducts voter education, civic advocacy, youth leadership development, and grassroots community organizing. | 263 Broad Ave., 2A Palisades Park, NJ 07650 201-488-4201 kace.org |
| KCS New Jersey (Korean Community Services of NJ) | Provides integrated programs for Korean and Asian immigrants, including mental health counseling, immigration services, workforce development, and public health programs. *Income and eligibility requirements apply. | 100 Grove St., Tenafly, NJ 07670 201-541-1200 kcsus.org |
| MinKwon Center (MinKwon Center for Community Action) | Established in 1984. Provides social services for Korean, Asian, and immigrant communities, including immigration legal aid, citizenship application assistance, housing rights advocacy, and public benefit enrollment (SNAP, HEAP). Also conducts civic engagement and voter education. | 316 Broad Ave., 2nd Fl., Palisades Park, NJ 07650 201-546-4657 minkwon.org |
