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- The JCA’s striking, contemporary 20,000 square foot building features an NAEYC-accredited early childhood center, dedicated Jewish Family Services wing, a large social hall, kosher-style kitchen, and a library.
- The JCA also maintains a spectacular 22-acre day camp located on Sebago Lake in Windham, and satellite HIAS offices to support refugee resettlement efforts in Augusta and Lewiston.
- In addition to preschool and camp, JCA programs and services include after-school care; educational programs for children and adults; clubs and groups; volunteer opportunities; wellness activities; community programs; PJ Library; HIAS refugee resettlement; diaper bank distribution and an essentials pantry; and so much more.
- The Jewish population census, estimated as 12,000 individuals in 2007, is currently being updated to account for the influx of new residents through a JCsponsored statewide community study by Brandeis University.
- Portland and its surrounding communities are home to modern orthodox, conservative, reform, Chabad, unaffiliated and independent congregations, a Jewish day school, and a kosher-style kitchen at the JCA. Local grocers stock a variety of kosher foods, and, in advance of major holidays, the JCA helps organize and subsidizes a group delivery of products from a Brookline, MA kosher market and butcher.
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