About Us

Helping People Move Forward

Jewish Family Service is a people-centered, impact-driven organization working to create a stronger, healthier community where everyone can thrive.

Founded in 1918, today JFS is considered one of San Diego’s most impactful nonprofit human services agencies, providing compassionate care and supportive services to more than 70,000 people every year.

Our diverse network of staff, volunteers, supporters, and community partners are committed to the pursuit of one shared goal: helping individuals and families in our community move forward.

Learn About Our Shared Purpose

MEET PEOPLE WHERE THEY ARE.
DELIVER SERVICES THAT UPLIFT AND EMPOWER.
LEVERAGE THE STRENGTH OF COMMUNITY.
THIS IS HOW WE MAKE AN IMPACT.

Moving Forward means something different to everyone. It’s our job to learn what it means to each person and to empower them with the tools, resources, and support to achieve their personal and family goals.

When we can’t provide a service directly, we leverage our broad network to find a partner who can. We believe that when everyone has an opportunity to reach their full potential, our whole community is stronger.

Learn About the JFS Approach

Putting People & Their Well-Being at the Center of All We Do.

All of our services—from food assistance and transportation, to care management and career coaching—work together to equip individuals and families with the building blocks to thrive. We measure our work’s effectiveness by evaluating individual progress, the effectiveness of our services, and overall community outcomes, and make changes when we discover better ways to work.

Learn More About How We Measure Our Impact

BUILDING A STRONGER, HEALTHIER, MORE RESILIENT SAN DIEGO TAKES ALL OF US.

We need your passion, energy, and involvement. Whether it’s attending our next event, joining our team of dedicated volunteers, or learning more about our services, we’re excited to welcome you to the JFS family.