Every day, people turn to JFS because they need someone in their corner. We welcome everyone with dignity, compassion, and respect.
We listen to clients’ whole stories—not just the needs that brought them here—and approach their challenges with their strengths, motivations, and unique circumstances in mind.
We put people and their wellbeing at the center of everything we do.
When people first contact JFS, it’s often with an urgent need like food, transportation, or housing. Others seek assistance for an aging parent or a new network of support. We start by helping people access the resources to stabilize their situation. Then, we work together to create a plan.
With an approach rooted in supportive personal relationships and strong community partnerships, we deliver services that foster the health, skills, confidence, and resilience of every person we serve.
Over time, our clients build a foundation of economic stability, personal wellbeing, and community connection that empowers them to thrive.
At JFS, we recognize that systemic change requires the attention and coordinated action of diverse organizations and people. That’s why we actively partner to identify, address, and advocate for effective solutions to San Diego’s most complex and pressing challenges.
We are a home for the whole community – for people in search of a better life and for those seeking to make better lives possible. We act as a hub of volunteer engagement and community leadership—providing meaningful service opportunities within our agency and building deep, strong relationships among clients, supporters, staff, and volunteers.
By working together to improve the lives of individuals and families, we strengthen the whole community.
JFS’s new Blueprint for Impact will guide our organization through the next few years as we adapt and evolve to make a more profound impact in our community.
