FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Contact:  Susan Godorov
sgodorov@kinneretcouncil.org
Phone: 407.491.8938

September 10, 2026, Orlando, Florida — Kinneret Council on Aging (KCOA), a nonprofit organization serving more than 300 residents of Kinneret Apartments, an independent, low-income senior housing community in downtown Orlando, announced the expansion of its senior programming in Central Florida.

In 2025, KCOA partnered with the Rosen JCC to launch KCOA on the Road, a once-a-month speaker series designed to bring enrichment opportunities to seniors beyond the walls of Kinneret Apartments. Due to strong attendance and community demand, the program has now expanded to weekly sessions held every Thursday at the Rosen JCC, supported in part by a grant from the S’Firot Foundation.

Program topics include Smart Phone Tips &Tricks, Mindfulness and Meditation, Brain Rejuvenation, Emergency Preparedness, Armchair Travel to Italy, and more, providing seniors with meaningful social engagement, education, and connection. All programs are free of charge.

While expanding its regional reach, KCOA continues to provide essential services to residents of Kinneret Apartments. These include weekly grocery bags filled with food, twice-weekly full breakfasts, and a subsidized optional daily meal delivery service. For many residents, these programs help prevent the difficult choice between purchasing medication or food. Additional offerings include weekly exercise classes, health and wellness initiatives such as regular visits from the UCF Mobile Health Unit, birthday celebrations, game days, musical performances, and Jewish holiday and ritual programs open to all faiths.

“The S’Firot Foundation grant has allowed us to grow our programming in the Central Florida senior community, providing much-needed social interaction and enrichment,” said Neal Blaher, President of KCOA.

About Kinneret Council on Aging (KCOA) KCOA is a nonprofit organization that provides life-enhancing resources to the more than 300 residents of Kinneret Apartments, a low-income senior housing community in downtown Orlando. Guided by Jewish values, KCOA also extends its services beyond Kinneret’s walls to support and engage the broader aging population throughout Central Florida. For more information, visit www.kinneretcouncil.org or contact Susan Godorov, Executive Director, at sgodorov@kinneretcouncil.org.

About S’firot Foundation The S’firot Foundation is a philanthropic organization established in 2024 following the sale of the two Kinneret buildings in downtown Orlando. Proceeds from this sale were used to create a permanent fund through which the Foundation will operate and provide grants to benefit the community. With a focus on Jewish older adults living in Central Florida, the S’firot Foundation is dedicated to advancing programs and initiatives that enhance the well-being and quality of life of older adults in the region.

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