Jefferson Area Board for Aging (JABA)

Did you know that about 1 in 2 older Virginians (age 60+) do not have access to affordable, quality food. Nearly 1 in 5 struggle with having enough food, and 1 in 4 either reduce meal sizes or skip meals altogether. The Commonwealth Council on Aging and Department for Aging and Rehabilitative Services has been working to help increase awareness of the prevalence of food insecurity among Virginia's older adults. Visit https://lnkd.in/em-pqC3z to learn more.

JABA is #hiring for a new CEO. https://lnkd.in/exfWt-c2 As CEO, you will direct strategic growth and maintain the operational excellence that JABA is known for. This role requires a leader who is both a strategic thinker and an empathetic advocate for the aging community. Interested candidates are invited to submit their application to ceosearch@jabacares.org, which must include a resume and a cover letter that describes how your experience aligns with the key responsibilities and attributes listed above. Application closes August 23, 2024, with an anticipated start in early January 2025. To learn more about the position, interested candidates can visit www.jabacares.org/careers.

Looking for friendly volunteers to call at-risk older adults receiving nutrition through JABA! Volunteers are needed to make monthly check-in phone calls to older adults getting Home Delivered Meals. Volunteers will call the same people each month, confirming delivery and gathering information for the program. Details: - Remote or onsite options. - 3-hours-a-month commitment. - Use your phone with an app to keep your number confidential & track calls. Apply today! 434.817.5289 or visit https://lnkd.in/ecw57Qw5 #volunteer #nonprofit #olderadult #nutrition

JABA has new ads out. Check out our ad for the JREC below! https://lnkd.in/dUpD3Esw JABA Respite & Enrichment Centers (REC) provide a safe, uplifting environment during the week for adults living with dementia or other disabilities.

JABA has new ads out! Check out our Aging Services ad below! https://lnkd.in/dRX4pYxY Aging services play a vital role in enhancing the quality of life for people as they age and creating healthier communities. By offering a wide range of innovative programs and services for those on the aging journey, JABA empowers greater independence, promotes healthy aging, fosters a sense of dignity and fulfillment for all, and celebrates the contributions that seniors invest in our communities.

Join us in celebrating David McNair's work milestone. We appreciate all you have done at JABA throughout the years. Thank you for all your hard work and effort. Happy 10th year at JABA, here's to many more!

National Wellness Month promotes holistic well-being physically, mentally, and emotionally – much like JABA’s many programs and services! Discover how you can enhance your wellness this month with this fun personality quiz: https://lnkd.in/ewuZJZsD

JABA will celebrate 50 years of service to our community with an electrifying evening of rhythm and song on October 11, 2024, at the Paramount Theater. The concert directed by musical provocateur, John D’earth, features the Renaissance Woman of Jazz, Stephanie Nakasian, along with multiple artists including the John D’earth Quintet, Emily Kuhn Quintet, Diane Cluck, Charles Owens, and Robert Jospe. Proceeds benefit JABA services supporting those aging in our community. We hope to see you there!

Join us in celebrating Ginger Dillard work milestone. We appreciate all you have done at JABA throughout the years. We recognize and appreciate all of your efforts and accomplishments as COO. Happy 29th year at JABA, here's to many more!

JABA is #hiring! https://lnkd.in/exfWt-c2 CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA, JULY 8, 2024 — The Jefferson Area Board for Aging, (JABA), today announced that its CEO, Marta Keane, has decided to retire from her role at the end of the year. Since assuming leadership of the non-profit area agency on aging in April 2013, following 6 months as COO, Keane has been instrumental in shaping its growth and success, and its capacity to serve older adults, caregivers, and their families in Central Virginia. "Marta has taken JABA from a good to an excellent area agency on aging in Virginia," said JABA Board chair Dick Gibson, who has worked closely with Keane since she became JABA's CEO. "Marta possesses the proper balance between passion for mission and sound business practices, and she has brought incredible energy, compassion, knowledge, innovation, business acumen, team-building, goal setting, and success to all facets of JABA." Keane has been recognized by her peers who elected her President of the Virginia Association of Area Agencies on Aging, Chair of the Charlottesville Area Alliance, and Board Member of the Center for Nonprofit Excellence and the Nelson County Community Development Fund, among other accolades. Last year, the Virginia State Legislature passed a joint resolution recognizing Keane's "profound and lasting impact" on the lives of people living in Central Virginia and calling her "an inspiration to all citizens of the Commonwealth." Keane's time as CEO came with considerable challenges. In 2018, while traveling in Australia, she suffered a spinal stroke that left her paralyzed from the waist down. She returned home and with the full support of the JABA Board, who wanted her to continue as CEO, began her difficult recovery. Less than six months later, she was able to stand and give a presentation to JABA staff on resiliency, which was an inspiration to many of her colleagues. In April, Keane received the Christopher E. Lee Servant Leader Hero Award from our local chapter of the American Red Cross, which is presented to a community member who exemplifies the humanitarian spirit and servant leadership. "Marta's visionary leadership, compassionate spirit, and commitment to making a positive impact on the lives of seniors have set her apart as a true servant leader," said Bill Brent, Executive Director at American Red Cross, Central Virginia Chapter, during a ceremony at The Center at Belvedere. "JABA has benefitted immensely from Marta’s leadership," adds Gibson," and she will be missed by all of us." JABA's Board of Directors are actively seeking a replacement for Keane and they expect to name a new CEO in December, with Keane staying on to help with the transition. To learn more about the position, interested candidates can visit www.jabacares.org/careers.