Planting the Seeds of Change
On the Joan and Irwin Jacobs Campus, there sits a happy little garden just outside of the Balboa Avenue Older Adult Center. At the...
Sparking Joy in Hearts and Minds
Read about what makes the Balboa Avenue Older Adult Center (BAOAC) so special from clients, family, and program coordinator, Aviva Saad.
Advocating for Change Starts with Empathy
Since 2009, Jewish Family Service’s Patient Advocacy Team has been advocating for the often underserved, marginalized, stigmatized, and isolated community members who need someone...
Living a Life of Giving
Meet Zita Liebermensch, Longtime JFS Supporter and Community Champion. Recently, we had the privilege of sitting down with Zita to find out why she’s...
Celebrating the Strength and Resiliency of Survivors
Recently, Jewish Family Service and the Center for Jewish Care were honored to celebrate the strength and resiliency of 59 Holocaust Survivors residing in...
How to Increase Your Impact and Reduce Your Taxable Income
Tax-smart charitable giving tips for 2023 with Ryan Goldenhar, CFA, CFP, Co-Founder/Financial Advisor at Wealth With Options and JFS Board Director.
The Impact of Volunteers: Turning Compassion into Action
Every year, Jewish Family Service provides critical assistance and compassionate care to more than 90,000 people across San Diego, Orange, and Riverside Counties. Day...
Notes from the Field with Carole Yellen
In May 2023, ten JFS team members and four board members embarked on the long-awaited CommUnity Trip of a Lifetime to Israel organized by...
Safe Parking Expands: Prioritizing Unhoused Families
This spring, Jewish Family Service partnered with the City of San Diego to open our fourth Safe Parking Lot in the City and the...
Donna & John Appreciate the Balboa Avenue Older Adults Center (BAOAC)
After John was diagnosed with mild cognitive impairment, Donna and John discovered meaningful and engaging activities for him to participate in at the BAOAC.
JFS is Helping Older Adults Thrive
As we age, many of us will face new challenges that impact our health, our mobility, and our happiness. Jewish Family Service is dedicated...
The Center for Jewish Care: Serving, Supporting, and Engaging San Diego’s Jewish Community
Going behind-the-scenes with Senior Director Carole Yellen.
