John Galen has been part of the JFCS community since the 1960s.  He served on its Board of Directors back when JFCS was called the Jewish Family Service Agency, and he was active in 1977, when the agency merged with Homewood Terrace, putting the “children” in Jewish Family and Children’s Services. Through his close association, he understands JFCS’ ability to innovate and best serve those in need. John had always intended to provide for JFCS after his lifetime and to leave a bequest in his will or trust. However, after discussing his plans with JFCS’ Endowment staff, he discovered that… Read More

May her memory be for a blessing. Brooklyn-born and Vassar-educated nonagenarian Judy Moss believes that, in many ways, she has always been “a woman ahead of her time.”  Over the course of her career she was a pioneer in the male-dominated computer information systems realm.  Each time she left one place of employment, which included stints at Port of New York Authority, Revlon, and General Electric, she was offered a more advanced position at the next.  She came to California because Lockheed encouraged her to leave New York.  To fill in some spare time Judy decided to enter the political… Read More

In addition to Larry’s volunteer work with JFCS’ Palliative and End of Life Care program and his and his wife’s decision to include JFCS in their estate plans, the couple subsequently decided to donate stock to fund a two-lives Charitable Gift Annuity. As a result, Terry and Larry not only receive quarterly income payments and important tax deductions for their lifetimes, but have the satisfaction of knowing their future legacy to our community will be even more impactful.… Read More

May his memory be for a blessing. Rhoda Goldman Plaza resident, Jack Leibman, is a retired physician who has volunteered with the JFCS Holocaust Center and translated a yizkor book about his father’s Polish birthplace from Yiddish.  By investing in a JFCS Charitable Gift Annuity he has earned quarterly income payments since 2005, while also creating a lasting legacy for the community.… Read More

“When we give, it is crucial to know that our donation is well spent.  We are very impressed with the scope of the work that JFCS does and its impact on the community—now and for the future.  That is why we established a Charitable Gift Annuity with JFCS.” – Jeri and Fred Goldberg    … Read More

May their memories be for a blessing. “We believe in JFCS’ mission and want to demonstrate our commitment to it over the long term.  That’s why we established a Donor Advised Fund at JFCS. It’s simple and effective, and JFCS made it easy for us to set up.” – Kathy and Don Williams… Read More