Weinberg Commons
With support from the Jewish Federation of Southern New Jersey (JFSNJ), older adults and adults with disabilities can live with independence and dignity while receiving the necessary support to thrive with peers.
Developed in partnership with JFSNJ, Pennrose, and PennReach, Weinberg Commons is an award-winning affordable housing community for older adults (age 55+) and adults (age 21+) who are enrolled in New Jersey Department of Developmental Disabilities (DDD) in Cherry Hill, NJ.
This 160-unit development features one- and two-bedroom apartment homes and includes 8 quad units (with a total of 32 one-bedroom apartments) designated for adults with intellectual and developmental in the form of congregate cottages.
All quad have access to onsite, wraparound supportive services, as well as easy access to existing Jewish Federation and family of agencies programming and services. Residents enjoy an inviting community room, fitness center, computer lab, and onsite laundry facilities.
With a full time activities coordinator, residents with disabilities have a variety of fun activities planned for them to enjoy a vibrant social life.
Meet Dioana Gayle, Director of Residential Services for Weinberg Commons Quads
Our Awards
The National Corporation for Supportive Housing (CSH) recognized Weinberg Commons with an Innovator Award in 2021 for its “unique approach that balances the competing demands of independence and community belonging, integrated project settings, and scale for development.” This is the second major award for the project, which also won the Supportive Housing Association of New Jersey’s Project of the Year in 2020.
Learn more about our Older Adults and Disability Services Areas of Impact.
Questions about residences for older adults? Contact Carol Ostock, Property Manager, Pennrose, at costock@pennrose.com or 856.291.0488
Questions about residences in the quads? Contact Dioana Gayle, Director of Residential Services, at dgayle@jfedsnj.org or 856.751.9500 x1800.
Hear from Weinberg Commons’ resident Max Newman and his mother, Linda, about his living experience in the quads.
See gallery of residential spaces here.
Basic Eligibility Criteria for Adults with Disabilities
- Must meet Pennrose affordable housing eligibility and pass required credit/criminal checks.
- Residents must be a current New Jersey resident.
- Residents must be at least 21 years of age and New Jersey Department of Developmental Disabilities (DDD) eligible.
- Preference will be given to individuals residing in Camden, Burlington, or Gloucester Counties, however, applicants living in other counties will be considered as openings are available.
- Rental Assistance: Residents will need either State Rental Assistance Program funds (Department of Developmental Disabilities consumers will be eligible for rental assistance through the Supportive Housing Connection) or private funds to pay the rent. To apply for the State Rental Assistance Program all residents will need 3 months of bank statements, social security award letter within 3 months of occupancy, birth certificate, social security card. If not eligible for a voucher through DDD there must be evidence of ongoing income to self-pay for the rent.
- Support Services:
To pay for support services, residents need to have either:- New Jersey DDD Community Care Program (CCP) budget OR
- Supports Program (SP) budget supplemented by private pay and/or Personal Preference Program (PPP)
Frequently Asked Questions
The affordable rent amount is set by the developer based on the median income locally, 50-60% of the median income; adhering to the required affordable regulations. The rent is a small amount of the total funding needed to run this unique housing facility.
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