2Life Communities Information

2Life Communities was founded in 1965 to provide affordable, supportive housing for low-income older adults. Grounded in Jewish values, 2Life is open to seniors of all backgrounds and is home to a diverse population of 1,500 residents. Our Mission: To give every senior the opportunity to live a full life of connection and purpose in a dynamic, supportive environment—we call this aging in community. With chronic loneliness identified as the biggest health hazard for aging adults, our model is critical in promoting healthy aging. Properties: • Our Brighton campus with three attached buildings—Ulin, Leventhal, and Kurlat houses—serves 900 seniors in 700 apartments. • Two properties in Newton—Golda Meir House and Coleman House—serve 437 seniors in 345 apartments. • One property in Framingham—Shillman House—serves 163 seniors in 150 units. • We maintain our properties to the highest standards with on-site maintenance and emergency response in each building 24/7/365. Our Residents: • The average age of 2Life residents is 80. • The average income of 2Life residents living in subsidized units (93% of all residents) is $16,137/year. • Residents come from 25 countries and speak 22 primary languages. Our Programs and Services: • Resident Services Coordinators (RSCs) help residents get the support they need to live independently. RSCs are culturally competent and fluent in the languages spoken by our residents, and promote resident-led activities such as book groups and current events discussions. • Each 2Life community has a staffed Fitness Center where we provide residents with skills to prevent falls, mitigate arthritis and osteoporosis, manage chronic diseases and remain active. • Intergenerational programs include extensive volunteer opportunities with local schools and colleges. • Promoting lifelong learning through workshops, lectures, art, music and other cultural appreciation events.