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WE BELIEVE IN PEOPLE.

We believe that with hard work and the right connections – to knowledge, resources, and supportive relationships – anyone can change their life.

Jewish Family Service of San Diego Announces the July 2025 Retirement of CEO Michael Hopkins, Names New CEO

The JFS Board of Directors announced at the Annual Meeting that current CEO Michael Hopkins, who has been at the helm for 13 years, will retire at the end of June 2025. The Board has selected Dana Toppel, currently JFS COO, to become the new CEO.

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Center for Jewish Care Luncheon Featuring Social Justice Activist and Author Rabbi Dr. Shmuly Yanklowitz

This year’s Luncheon features an engaging conversation between Rabbi Dr. Shmuly Yanklowitz and Michael Hopkins, CEO of Jewish Family Service, as they delve into how compassion serves as a powerful force for systemic change and community healing. The event will focus the Jewish value of compassion as a vital driver of social transformation and explore practical insights on fostering empathy and kindness in our contemporary world.

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Providers, city leaders and researchers say safe parking fills ‘critical gap’ in shelter services

Jewish Family Service operates four safe parking sites in the city, with more than 230 parking spaces. Since 2018, the program has served more than 5,000 individuals and 3,000 households at six sites in San Diego County. More than a third of them have moved into more secure housing, including permanent housing, hotel rooms and shelters, according to Jewish Family Service.

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Dana Toppel Elected Vice Chair, California Commission on Aging

The California Commission on Aging has named Dana Toppel, JFS CEO Designate, as Vice Chair. Dana brings years of experience, wisdom, and leadership to support CCOA mission to support California’s older adult population.

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We’re committed to being there for you and your family – not just in a crisis, but every day.

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We connect volunteers with meaningful service opportunities that utilize your strengths and engage your deepest passions.

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We’re building a community where everyone has the chance to build a better life. Your investment will help us get there.

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Moving Forward Together

We believe that when everyone has a chance to reach their full potential, our whole community is stronger.

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A Shared Purpose

Every day, we meet people with a deep desire to get back on their feet and move forward. But struggling to make ends meet day-to-day means there’s less time and energy to focus on well-being or think about planning for the long-term.

Our Call to Action

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The JFS Approach

Moving Forward means something different to everyone. It’s our job to learn what it means to each individual and family, and to empower them with the tools and connections to take the next steps.

How We Help

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Measuring Our Impact

Person by person, family by family, we are building a better future for our community. Every step of the way, we are committed to measuring our impact and strengthening our approach.

How We Measure 

Ways to Give

Our supporters are people with passion – for serving others and strengthening our community. We’re committed to helping you bring that passion to life.

Support was provided by the URO Charitable Trust Limited.

Support was provided by the URO Charitable Lead Trust Limited, administered by the Conference on Jewish Material Claims Against Germany, for the benefit of needy Jewish Nazi Victims.

Social services for Nazi victims have been supported by a grant from the Conference on Jewish Material Claims Against Germany.

Funded by: Federal Ministry of Finance on the basis of a decision of the Bendestag.