The Marcus Jewish Community Center of Atlanta (MJCCA), founded in 1910, strives to create a positive environment in which to build and strengthen the quality of life in Atlanta and to foster and develop the highest ideal of American citizenship. The center welcomes the participation of everyone within the Jewish and general community regardless of age, ethnicity, ability or income. The MJCCA serves many vulnerable populations such as people with developmental disabilities, frail older adults, working families, and children. The center offers programming for ages ranging from six weeks of age to seniors over fifty. Program departments provide a wide variety of educational, cultural, artistic, vocational, social, civic, physical and general recreational activities.