Connie Jones was employed at the Chase Manhattan  Bank, where she worked for 34 years.

Born and raised in Edgecombe County, North Carolina, Ms. Jones relocated to the “Big Apple” following her high school graduation. Two weeks after her arrival, she began working in New York City.

In 2012, Ms. Jones was hired at Urban Neighborhood Services, a program under the Jewish Community Council of Greater Coney Island (JCCGCI). Being employed at JCCGCI has afforded her many opportunities for advancement and growth. She has received numerous certifications and taken training courses, and these tools have assisted in her professional development.

Through her work at JCCGCI, she is proud to have made a difference for so many. As Program Coordinator, Ms. Jones has helped provide a wide range of services to the Coney Island community. She has assisted residents in need with applying  for affordable housing, assisted with legal support, and provided access to mental health services. Ms. Jones has continued the DOVE Program to provide services for those who may have been the victims of domestic violence.

In addition, Ms. Jones has helped to provide invaluable workshops for the community, which include financial literacy courses, health education, and psychotherapy and counseling. All programs she has helped to provide are free of charge to the community.

She is an ardent supporter  and advocate within  her community. Ms. Jones loves where she lives and is proud to have made a difference in the lives of the people that live in her community.

Ms. Jones has been married to her husband, Bobby, for 50 years. She has two children  who were born, raised, and educated in the New York City public school system. In addition, she has two grandsons who currently live in Bedford-Stuyvesant.