Two young women walked into the Continental Hall, at one of our  symposiums looked at each other and asked, "What are you doing here?" Turns out they are SISTERS and each of them had children with Crohn's/Colitis. They have never talked about it to each other. Their parents knew but wouldn't share with their daughters that all the grandchildren were affected. Since then, they keep in touch and even support others!

This true story illustrates some of the difficulties and stigma of Crohn's disease or Ulcerative Colitis patients and their families are going through. 

The Jewish Crohn's and Colitis Support Group (JCCSG) was founded in 2011, by a group of sufferers of Crohn's Disease and Ulcerative Colitis, to improve the quality of life of children and adults affected by these diseases. Since its founding, our organization has responded to more than 5,500 calls. Patients from the USA, Canada, London, Belgium, and Israel were helped and guided by us.
 

JCCSG SERVICES:

JCCSG is a recognized 501(c)3 organization, with its mission to provide: Advocacy, Education, Food & Ostomy Gemach, Help, Information, Medical referrals and Support to the people of the Orthodox Jewish community who are suffering from Crohn's Disease and Ulcerative Colitis. To improve the quality of life of children and adults affected by these diseases. To spread awareness within the community. 

See more on the FAQ Page.

JCCARES

JCCSG is now faced with the need to expand its services with the goal of creating a network of support for Crohn's and Colitis sufferers and their loved ones.

In addition to the help of providing post-surgical respite services, helping with expensive medical appointments, JCCSG is expanding to provide services such as more getaway retreats, life coaching, coping skills, emotional support, cleaning help, suppers, and babysitting for those needing to travel for endless appointments and on-going hospital stays. 

For many of our patients, living in secrecy and suffering in silence, JCCSG is their only source of support. 

Help raise awareness for these invisible illnesses. With hundreds relying on JCCSG for help, JCCSG needs your help to expand their efforts exponentially.

JCCSG is a recognized 501(c)3 Organization, All your donations are tax deductible

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